COCasa Of Harrison County
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About Casa Of Harrison County
When a child is involved in the child welfare system, a CASA volunteer gets to know the situation beyond the courtroom. In Harrison, Marion, and Panola Counties, trained, court-appointed volunteers gather information from family members, caregivers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, social workers, and others, then report to the judge while advocating for the child’s needs. Your support helps sustain that steady advocacy until a child returns home or joins a new forever family.
CASA of Harrison County gives judges detailed information gathered by trained community volunteers who stay involved while a child is in foster care. Volunteers complete 30 or more hours of initial training and 12 hours of continuing education each year, then serve children across Harrison, Marion, and Panola Counties.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Court-appointed special advocate services
Trained, court-appointed volunteers gather information about children involved in the child welfare system and report to the judge while advocating for the child’s needs in foster care.
CASA volunteer recruitment and training
The organization offers volunteer information sessions, an application and interview process, 30 or more hours of initial training, and annual continuing education.
Volunteer continuing education
Sworn CASA volunteers complete 12 hours of continuing education annually through courses, books, articles, research, documentaries, webinars, podcasts, and other educational materials.
About this work
Mission
CASA of Harrison, Marion and Panola Counties provides trained, court-appointed volunteers to serve as advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Harrison, Marion, and Panola Counties.
Who they serve
Abused and neglected children and youth involved in the child welfare system in Harrison, Marion, and Panola Counties.
How your donation helps
- Advocacy for children in Harrison, Marion, and Panola Counties
- Continuing the CASA program’s efforts to serve all children who need a Court Appointed Special Advocate
In their words
A forever home – a forever family – for every Child.
Grant support
$20,000 from 2 funders · through 2023 (IRS 990 records).
- The Papa John's Foundation Inc — $2,500 (2023)CASA Child/Youth Advocacy and Mentoring Program
- The Papa John's Foundation Inc — $10,000 (2022)Child Advocacy and Mentoring Program
- ENGELSTAD FAMILY FOUNDATION — $2,500 (2021)PROGRAM SUPPORT
- ENGELSTAD FAMILY FOUNDATION — $5,000 (2020)PROGRAM SUPPORT
Events
Free Informational Sessions
MonthlyMonthly sessions explain CASA and the skills and requirements for becoming a CASA volunteer. They take place in Carthage, Jefferson, and Marshall.
Volunteer training classes
Volunteer training classes take place at the CASA office in Marshall after applicants complete the application and interview process.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Casa Of Harrison County has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for a child in foster care
- Commit at least one year and an average of 10 to 15 hours per month
- Complete 30 or more hours of initial training and 12 hours of annual continuing education
- Complete the application and interview process
- Pass criminal and CPS history background checks
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What does a CASA volunteer do?
A CASA volunteer gets to know the child, listens to people involved in the child’s daily life, and gathers information to share with the judge. The volunteer also advocates for the child’s needs while the child is in foster care.
How are CASA volunteers prepared for advocacy?
Volunteers go through an application and interview process, complete 30 or more hours of initial training, and take 12 hours of continuing education each year.
Where are volunteer information sessions held?
Free information sessions are held each month in Carthage, Jefferson, and Marshall.
What happens after a CASA volunteer is assigned to a child?
The volunteer stays involved and advocates for the child while the child is in foster care, until the child returns home or becomes part of a new forever family.
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