Who Are We?

Floyd County CASA is an organization of professional staff and trained volunteers. The trained volunteers are referred to as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). The fundamental goal of CASAs is to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect, particularly those involved in the court system and in foster care. CASAs are appointed by Judges to be an independent voice for children, and they work to ensure that the child’s needs and well-being are being prioritized in court decisions. Often, children in the court system experience instability and CASAs provide a consistent and caring adult presence in their lives. A primary focus is always to help children achieve a safe and permanent home. CASA volunteers are everyday people who commit their time to give a voice to children that are so often voiceless. The Floyd County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program operates under the umbrella of Harbor House-The Northwest Georgia Child Advocacy Center, Inc. 

Mission

​Floyd County CASA’s mission is to provide training and supervision to volunteers who advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children who are under the jurisdiction of the Floyd County Juvenile Court.

Who Are CASA Volunteers?


CASA volunteers are everyday people from all walks of life who receive specialized training to advocate for the best interest of children in need.
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Who can be a CASA volunteer?

You can be a CASA volunteer if you are willing to give 10 to 15 hours a months to make a difference in the life of a child! 

​Qualifications
  • Have a sincere care for the well-being of children
  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Pass a criminal background checks
  • Have good verbal & written communication skills
  • Have the ability to be objective & non-judgmental 
  • Be available to attend all court proceedings
  • Willing to make the commitment to CASA program for at least 1 year or preferably until a case is resolved.