About CASA Of Kosciusko County
Supporting Children in Our Community
CASA of Kosciusko County is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children involved in abuse and neglect cases in the local court system.
Our trained volunteers gather information about the child’s situation, build relationships with the people involved in the child’s life, and provide recommendations to the judge so the court can make informed decisions about the child’s future.
At the heart of our work is a simple belief. Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, supportive, and permanent home.
Meet The People Behind The Mission
CASA of Kosciusko County operates through the dedication of many individuals who care deeply about the children in our community. Learn more about the people who help guide and support our work.
Staff
Meet the team that recruits volunteers, supports advocates, and helps coordinate services for children.
Board of Directors
Our board provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the organization.
Community Partners
Our partnerships with local organizations strengthen services and expand support for children and families.
Our Story
The CASA movement began in 1977 when a judge in Seattle recognized that courts needed better information to make decisions for abused and neglected children. He created a program that trained community volunteers to advocate for children in court. The idea quickly spread across the United States.
In Kosciusko County, the local CASA program began in 1990 when Judge Robert Burner partnered with community members to create an advocacy program for children involved in abuse and neglect cases. Two years later, eighteen volunteers completed the first CASA training and began advocating for children in the county. In 1995, the organization received nonprofit status and officially became CASA of Kosciusko County, Inc.
Since then, the program has grown through the dedication of volunteers, staff members, board leaders, and community supporters who believe every child deserves a voice in court.
