Three women are beginning a new chapter of their service to children in Floyd County after being sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Their commitment adds three more trained advocates to a program dedicated to helping children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
CASA volunteers are specially trained community members appointed by the court to advocate for a child’s best interests while the child is involved in the foster-care and juvenile court systems. Volunteers get to know the child, communicate with caregivers and professionals involved in the case, gather information and make recommendations to the court. Most importantly, they provide a consistent adult voice focused on the child’s safety, well-being and need for a permanent, stable home.
Floyd County CASA, based in Rome, works to lessen the trauma experienced by children who have been victims of abuse and neglect by providing individualized advocacy. The program is part of Georgia’s statewide CASA network.
The need for volunteers remains significant. Floyd County CASA reports that 97 children are currently in foster care in the county, with 54 children still without a CASA volunteer.
The addition of these volunteers is more than a milestone for the organization — it represents three more community members willing to stand beside vulnerable children and make sure their voices are heard.
For more information about Floyd County CASA, its volunteer program and opportunities to get involved, visit: https://www.floydcasa.
