AGENCY PARTNERS

CHILD WELFARE PARTNERS

32nd & 33rd Circuit Courts of Missouri

Voices for Children/CASA operates under this jurisdiction. The Court swears in CASA volunteers as Friends of the Court and oversees the appointment of CASA volunteers to cases.

Juvenile Office & DJOs

Juvenile officers share records with new volunteers, serve on the Family Support Team to support each individual child and represents the child in court. They are members of the Family Support Team.

Children's Division Caseworkers

Missouri Children’s Division has legal custody of child victims of abuse and neglect. CD works with each member of the Family Support Team to form a case plan for either reunification, adoption, or guardianship.

NONPROFIT PARTNERS

National CASA/GAL Association

National CASA/GAL is the parent agency for all CASA programs in the US. The organization has established standards for programs, has training curricula for employees and volunteers, offers grants, and provides resources for programs.

Missouri CASA Association

The Missouri CASA Association is the coordinating agency for CASA® programs throughout Missouri. Missouri CASA provides technical assistance, funding, and support for its 24 local programs and is focused on expanding CASA programs throughout the state.

United Way of Southeast Missouri

United Way is a valuable partner which has supported Voices for Children/CASA for many years. The agency provides general program support for CASA’s advocacy program and assists in community awareness and volunteer recruitment.