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Pascagoula, Mississippi
Frances Allsup, Executive Director
(228) 762-7370 ext. #38
CASA@co.jackson.ms.us
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES.
A Voice for Abused and Neglected Children in Court
Every year more than 500,000 abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nourishing homes. Too many spend years moving from one temporary home to another. They have no family to call their own. They are more likely than other children to face homelessness, unemployment, even prison as adults.
That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children suffered at home does not continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system.
As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is they are placed into safe, loving homes where they can thrive.
Learn more about our local chapter →
WHO WE ARE.
Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
CASA volunteers are ordinary people who are committed to doing what is best for a child. As a CASA volunteer, you will be able to work with confidence. All of our volunteers are thoroughly trained in courtroom procedure, social services, the juvenile justice system, and the special needs of abused and neglected children.
We welcome volunteers from all cultures, professions, and ethnic and educational backgrounds. We have a particular need for men and people of color.
Not sure if you've got what it takes? Learn more from our volunteers →
WHY WE DO IT.
Be a Powerful Voice in a Child's Life
Become a local CASA volunteer and be rewarded with some of the most powerful and fulfilling experiences you can find.
You can also become a powerful voice in the life of a child by donating to the CASA program in your community. You will be supporting the volunteers who advocate for our most vulnerable children.
For more information about the program or to become a CASA volunteer call Frances Alsup, Program Director, at 228-762-7370 or 228-326-2036 or email her at casa@co.jackson.ms.us
*This project partially funded by United Way.
Copyright 2009. Jackson Count CASA. All Rights Reserved.
Recent NEWS
New Volunteers Inducted into CASA program - MS Press - 6/23/2009 - read story - download pdf
CASA receives Singing River Electric grant - details to come...
CASA receives community service team award. - MS Press - 4/24/2009 - Read Story
Standing up for Abused and Neglected Children Takes on New Meaning - Huffington Post - 4/23/2009 - Read Story
Child advocacy group needs money to continue work - WLOX-tv story about CASA's need and the Golf Tournament - 4/14/2009 - Read story at WLOX.com » Download the PDF
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