CASA volunteers are amazing forces for good, and we need more of them. Our overall vision is for every child in foster care in our service area to have a CASA volunteer. With your help, we can reach our goal.
Creating Brighter Futures!
our objective
Empowered : To Make A Lifelong Difference
mission driven empowerment
Empowered : To Make A Lifelong Difference
CASA history
The Honorable Judge David Soukup established the first Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)/Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program in Seattle, Washington. During a case hearing, Judge Soukup faced a difficult decision regarding the future of a 3-year-old girl, who had experienced child abuse.
Due to the lack of sufficient information, he realized the need for trained volunteers who could provide the judge with thorough and unbiased reports and recommendations in the best interest of children.
Georgia CASA began originally as Kids of Georgia Need Volunteers, Inc. The next year, two pilot CASA programs were formed in Georgia and the first CASA volunteers were sworn in. In 1992, the nonprofit’s name was changed to Georgia CASA, Inc., and CASA programs were transitioned into independence.
Due to the growing needs of children in foster care, Judge Robert Russell, III and Sallie W. Richardson, Director of Liberty County DFCS saw that it was imperative to have advocacy for children in foster care and with their vision; Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. was established in Hinesville, Georgia (Liberty County) under the leadership of Executive Director, Ms. Irene McCall, serving one of the six counties in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit.
Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. expanded services to Long County
Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. expanded services into Bryan County
Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. expanded services into McIntosh County
Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. expands services to Tattnall and Evans Counties. With the additions of these two counties, the entire Atlantic Judicial Circuit is being serviced by this CASA program.
Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. expanded services to Pierce and Ware Counties to assist in an area with no active CASA program
Mrs. Petula Y. Gomillion is announced as the 2nd Executive Director for Atlantic Area CASA, Inc.
Mayor Allen Brown, of Hinesville, Georgia, signs a proclamation, recognizing Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. for their 20th Anniversary
Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. Executive Director was instrumental in the establishment of a state and national recognized CASA program to assume the responsibilities for Pierce and Ware Counties, ending the need for this program to provide direct services in those counties.
Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. becomes an affiliate council for PCA Georgia and the establishment of PCA (Prevent Child Abuse)-Atlantic Area
Mayor Karl Riles signs a proclamation, officially declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Hinesville, Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. currently covers six (6) counties; Bryan, Evans, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Tattnall counties.
A CASA advocates for abused and/ orneglected children that have been placed in foster care, during juvenile court proceedings.
Atlantic Area CASA, Incorporated was established on July 1, 1999
Court Appointed Special Advocates, Incorporated.
Yes. We ask all those who are interested to devote one year of their time to being a CASA volunteer.
Many times, those who are involved in the juvenile court proceedings, (lawyers, Case workers, judges) have many cases that they cover and sometimes, it become difficult for some to get a thorough inspection of the child in care. A CASA job is to be the voice for that child. Giving each child the proper necessities they need to move onward from the position they are in.
1. Fill out application
2. Drug screening/Background Check
3. Interview with Volunteer Coordinator
4. 40 hours of training, including 10 hours of court observation.
5. Sworn in by local judge.
Atlantic Area CASA, Inc. currently advocates for 181 children.
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