What We Do
WHO IS A CASA VOLUNTEER?
CASA/GAL volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interest in the court system.
CASA volunteers are community members of all ages (21 and up) and all walks of life who want to help children in Wood County.
WHAT CHILDREN ARE IN NEED?
Children in need of a CASA volunteer are suffering abuse or neglect, and are often in the foster care system.
Volunteers work with legal and child welfare professionals, educators and service providers to ensure judges have all the information needed to make the most well-informed decisions for each child.
WHAT IMPACT CAN A CASA VOLUNTEER HAVE?
This best interest advocacy can make a life-changing difference for children in need. We have operated a CASA program since 1988.
Meet Our Team
We would love for you to join us.
Kristen Leverton | Program Director
Natalie Reichert | CASA Volunteer Coordinator
Thank you to our
Wood County Juvenile Court
Wood County Commissioners
NAMI Wood County
community partners.
Friends of Wood County CASA
And many more!
The CASA Model
Learn & Engage
Learn all you can about the child placed on your case, and actively engage with them during your monthly visits to establish a relationship
Collaborate
Collaborate with other professionals to ensure that necessary services are provided to the child and are in their best interest
Recommend & Report
Speak up for the child’s needs by providing recommendations to the court either in hearings, or in reports provided to the judge or magistrate