Lincoln Co. CASA will honor its volunteers

Celebrating National Volunteer Week (April 21-27) provides an opportunity for CASA of Lincoln County to honor and thank its volunteers who work hard to ensure the county's children and youth have their voices heard.

CASA of Lincoln County supports highly trained CASA volunteers in their service to children, youth and their families in Lincoln County. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of children before the court due to allegations of abuse or neglect.

A CASA volunteer is appointed by Judge Matthew J. Cuffe and provides the court with the comprehensive and objective information the court needs to make the most well-informed decisions and help ensure positive outcomes for children and youth. 

These individuals not only advocate for children within the court, but also form relationships with them that last for years.

CASA volunteers take the time to get to know the child at the heart of each case. They also work in partnership with legal and child welfare professionals, educators and service providers to ensure the child has what he or she needs to thrive.

Our volunteers are people from all walks of life who have been rigorously screened and trained extensively by our local program. Each volunteer receives more than 30 hours of training before they work with a child, with an additional 12 hours of continued education required annually. 

Volunteers receive ongoing support to help them advocate effectively on a child’s behalf.

This week gives the residents of Lincoln County the chance to better understand the critical role a CASA volunteer plays in the lives of young people and inspire others to contribute their time to support children who may be in/or at-risk of child welfare involvement.

For more information or ways to get involved, visit www.lincolncasa.org.