CASA of Caroline

CASA of Caroline What is CASA for Children? Every day in this country, 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect, and four of them will die. Every day.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Caroline County is dedicated to the recruitment and training of advocates appointed by the court to serve abused or neglected children within the legal system. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children is a network of nearly 1,000 community-based programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of

abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities. Volunteer advocates—empowered directly by the courts—offer judges the critical information they need to ensure that each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care. Volunteers stay with children until they are placed in loving permanent homes. For many abused children, a CASA volunteer is the only constant adult presence in their lives. Do I need to have any special skills or meet any requirements? No special background or education is required to become a CASA volunteer. We encourage people from all cultures and professions, and of all ethnic and educational backgrounds. Once accepted into the program, you will receive all necessary training in courtroom procedures, social services, the juvenile justice system and the special needs of abused and neglected children. Requirements include:
•Be 21 years old
•Be willing to complete necessary background checks, provide references and participate in an interview
•Complete a minimum of 30 hours of pre-service training
•Be available for court appearances, with advance notice
•Be willing to commit to the CASA program until your first case is closed

08/28/2026

CASA of Caroline is calling citizens of Caroline County to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Please help us help DSS and the courts reunite our children with their families.

08/27/2026

Step Up! Speak Up! Show Up!
Become a CASA of Caroline Court Appointed Special Advocate today.
A child in Caroline County is waiting for you.

When children are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, they enter a complex ecosystem of case managers, att...
08/26/2026

When children are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, they enter a complex ecosystem of case managers, attorneys, foster parents, and court hearings. A CASA volunteer—appointed directly by a judge in the Caroline County Circuit Court—changes that trajectory in several crucial ways:

1. A Single Constant in a World of Change
For many Caroline County children, their CASA is the one consistent face who visits them regularly, listens to them, and stays by their side.

2. Focused, Unrivaled Attention
This allows them to give deep, individualized focus to the child’s specific needs.

3. An Independent Voice in the Courtroom
This ensures the child’s genuine best interests—and their personal wishes—are heard clearly in legal proceedings.

4. Faster Path to Safe, Permanent Homes
Children with a CASA volunteer spend less time in foster care.

A CASA makes powerful difference during a time that often feels overwhelming, confusing, or out of your control and impa...
08/25/2026

A CASA makes powerful difference during a time that often feels overwhelming, confusing, or out of your control and impacts your life when you are navigating the foster care or court system by being a reliable adult friend, advocate, and guide. They are there to listen without judgment, stand up for your best interests, and help you build a stronger, safer future.

1. You Have Someone Who Is Always in Your Corner
They are a trained volunteer whose only job is to focus on supporting you.

2. Your True Voice Gets Heard
Your CASA spends time getting to know you - your hopes, fears, hobbies, and goals. When it’s time to go to court, your CASA makes sure the judge hears your story and your perspective, ensuring your wishes aren't lost in legal paperwork.

3. A Constant, Steady Presence
A CASA commits to staying with you from the beginning of your case until it is finished, becoming the one consistent adult who keeps showing up, week after week and month after month.

4. Getting You What You Actually Need
Whether you need tutoring for a tough class, mental health support, help joining a sports team, or assistance planning for life after high school, your CASA advocates for those specific resources. They check in on your school, health, and living situation to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

5. Helping You Find a Safe, Permanent Home Faster
Your CASA works hard to help the judge make safe, well-informed decisions so you can reach a safe, stable, and permanent home as quickly as possible.

Step Up. Speak Up. Show Up. Become a volunteer advocate with CASA of Caroline today. Contact [email protected] for more information.

CASA of Caroline is passionate about supporting their local Dept. of Social Services and the courts so together we can e...
08/24/2026

CASA of Caroline is passionate about supporting their local Dept. of Social Services and the courts so together we can ensure that our abused and neglected children are represented so they can be reunified with their family as soon as is possible.

To do so, we need compassionate and dedicated community members to step up and become a Court Appointed Special Advocate. You can make the difference in the life of a vulnerable child.

Please contact (410) 479-8301 or [email protected] to learn more about the process.

There is still time to join our September/October Pre-Service Training Class. Apply online at https://md-caroline.evint...
08/21/2026

There is still time to join our September/October Pre-Service Training Class. Apply online at https://md-caroline.evintosolutions.com/volunteerapplication. Once we have reviewed your application and checked your references, we will invite you to interview.

The children of Caroline County are waiting for you!

"Serving as a CASA has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life as a volunteer. It has been an honor to st...
08/20/2026

"Serving as a CASA has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life as a volunteer. It has been an honor to stand beside a child during a difficult chapter and be a consistent voice advocating for their best interests. Watching a child find safety, stability, and ultimately a place to call home is a privilege I will never forget." - Louise

08/19/2026

A child who experiences abuse or neglect, and then has to be removed from the only home they know and placed in foster care, they are continually traumatized. But, a CASA Volunteer works with the courts and Dept. of Social Services to support those children as they work to be reunified with their families. Join CASA of Caroline as a Court Appointed Special Advocate.

"Becoming a CASA is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child’s life. Children in foster care often face uncert...
08/18/2026

"Becoming a CASA is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child’s life. Children in foster care often face uncertainty and change, but a CASA provides consistency, support, and advocacy. While I may have volunteered my time, the rewards and lessons I received in return have been immeasurable." - Jim

08/17/2026

CASA of Caroline Needs Volunteer Advocates who wish to Step Up, Speak Up, and Show Up for our abused and neglected children navigating the foster care system and reunification with their families.

Address

114 Market Street Suite 100
Denton, MD
21629

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14104798301

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