Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

BE A VOICE FOR CHILDREN IN THE COURT SYSTEM

Join us in our mission to make a difference in San Juan County, New Mexico. YOU can provide a powerful voice for neglected and abused children and enable them to find the safe and supportive homes they deserve. Be a part of the change that transforms lives and restores hope. Become a CASA volunteer. Call us now at (505) 325-5358 ext. 182.

For more than 25 years, San Juan CASA has served children who have suffered abuse and neglect in our community.  CASA volunteers work with professionals in children’s court cases to speak for the best interests of child victims of abuse and neglect. Once a CASA volunteer is appointed to a case, they become an official part of the judicial proceedings. Working alongside attorneys and social workers, the CASA volunteer serves as an appointed officer of the court to ensure the child’s voice is heard. Fill out our CASA Volunteer Application.

Watch the video below to learn about the importance of a CASA volunteer.

The San Juan County CASA program is dedicated to ensuring that every child has a voice, serving 85% of the abused and neglected children in the area each year. San Juan County CASA is a member of the National and New Mexico CASA Associations. Our mission is to support effective volunteer advocacy for the best interest of abused and neglected children involved in the children’s court system, and to ensure that every child has a safe, supportive, and permanent home.

“I was greatly impacted by the family I served. This case taught me how love can look different and reinforced the idea of resiliency. Kids can bounce back if they are provided with a consistent, nurturing environment.” – San Juan County CASA Volunteer

Fill out our CASA Volunteer Application.

“I was at a point in my life where I felt I needed to give back to my community and be a part of something meaningful. My time with CASA has taught me that everyone, regardless of background and current circumstances, is facing their own challenges. This experience has taught me to approach everyone I encounter with greater empathy. It has given me more of a sense of purpose and now, in my daily life, I focus on how I can best contribute to the well-being of others.” – San Juan County CASA Volunteer