Lucas County Juvenile Court CASA/GAL Program
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
1801 Spielbusch Ave.Toledo, OH 43604 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.casakids.net
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The Lucas County CASA/GAL Program mission is to serve the best interests of abused and neglected children. We promote and support quality volunteer advocacy for children, to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
Description
Forty-three year old CASA/GAL program with over 200 active volunteer advocates. A CASA volunteer serves as guardian ad litem and has party status to the Juvenile Court case. Program strongly supported by Juvenile Judge and Magistrates. Forty hour initial training and 12 hours annual training required. CASA volunteers are sworn officers of the Court. Administrative staff includes director, staff attorney, and recruitment/training coordinator. Full time secretarial staff on duty to serve volunteers. Highly respected program within the community.