Description: Gwinnett Court Appointed Special Advocates develop and support court-sanctioned, community-based affiliate programs that provide trained and supervised volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court dependency proceedings.
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Each year, thousands of children in Georgia who have experienced abuse or neglect are placed in foster care.
They live in our communities and neighborhoods. These children should be treated with dignity and respect — not merely survive. They deserve the chance to live in a safe and permanent home when reunification with their parents isn’t likely. Gwinnett CASA helps ensure that a qualified, compassionate adult — a CASA volunteer — will bring a sense of urgency to these children’s needs – by amplifying their voices – and by improving their experiences in foster care.
Gwinnett CASA prioritizes collaboration with community stakeholders through teamwork and the exchanging of ideas to achieve the best outcomes for our children. We partner with Gwinnett County Government Volunteer Services to educate the community, internal and external partners about issues related to children and families experiencing foster care and the advocacy opportunities available within the CASA organization. These efforts build public awareness, create lasting partnerships and increase the visibili