CASA is a statewide program dedicated to helping abused and neglected children find their way through the RI child welfare and family court systems to safe, loving, permanent homes. Because of the dedication of well-trained CASA volunteers, these children have an advocate to speak for their "best interests" in court.

CASA Volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Nearly 23 years ago, the RI Family Court began the second CASA volunteer program in the country. Presently, there are over 900 programs throughout the United States. Since that time there have been hundreds of children in RI served by the CASA program. Volunteers represent all cultures, professions, ethnic and educational backgrounds and have no special experience. Volunteers are thoroughly trained so that they can work confidently within the child welfare and family court systems. Read more about CASA on the VCRI website.

Get involved with CASA!  Be sure to tell your family and friends that the Volunteer Center of RI at www.vcri.org is helping you find great volunteer opportunities.