Advisory Board

Mission Statement for Friends of Wood County CASA®:
The Friends of Wood County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a nonprofit organization which lends support to the Wood County Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad litem Program through fund raising, promoting public awareness, and monitoring the fiscal and administrative needs of the organization.

Board members are expected to:

• serve as a liaison between the Wood County CASA/GAL and the community
• determine specific objectives of the Wood County CASA/GAL program
• assist in the formulation and execution of programs to meet community needs
• provide for the financial needs of the Wood County CASA/GAL by developing fundraising programs
• attend regular and special meetings of the Board and its committees

Board members are asked to become actively involved in some or all of the following activities:

• Public relations
• Fund raising
• Long-term program planning
• Volunteer recruitment and recognition
• Board member recruitment
• Financial management

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Friends of Wood County CASA Advisory Board, contact the CASA/GAL Program office at casa@co.wood.oh.us or call (419) 352-3554 for more information.