Our Program
Advocates for Children envisions a community in which every child who has experienced abuse or neglect is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home. We are the local program stemming from the National CASA organization. We serve children who are victims of abuse and neglect in Bartholomew, Decatur, and Jennings counties here in Indiana.
Our network is powered by incredibly devoted people who believe that society has a fundamental obligation to ensure that every child victim has a compassionate adult who will fight to assure that child’s safe passage through the child welfare system and into adulthood.
We provide either volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) or staff Guardian Ad Litems (GALs) who are trained and empowered to ensure that every child can thrive in the safe embrace of a loving home. This advocacy work can make a lifelong difference for an abused or neglected child.
How it helps
Advocates for Children believes that every child has the right to grow up in a family. The program is here to give children the opportunity to thrive.
National research shows that children with a CASA volunteer spend less time in the foster care system. Judges have also observed that children with advocates have better chances of finding permanent homes.
Want to support the cause?
Advocates for Children is always looking for volunteers to support our community's children. Read more about volunteer opportunities on the volunteer page.
Since Advocates for Children is a [501(c)3] nonprofit organization, donations are also helpful. Please consider supporting us financially. Learn more about donating on the giving page.
