Join CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) during April, Child Abuse Awareness Month, for a profound way to change a child’s story. CASA is looking for volunteers willing to speak up for children in foster care. Lookout Mountain CASA serves Chattooga, Catoosa, Dade and Walker counties with CASA volunteers.

The next CASA onboard training will start the week of April 17. Contact CASA to schedule a date and time that fits your schedule. In-person, virtual and online training options available. Contact Lookout Mountain CASA at 423-402-0843, 706-639-6472 or lookoutmtncasa@gmail.com or stop by the office at 901 N. Main Street in LaFayette.

Qualifications for CASA volunteer: 21+ years, clean background check, completed CASA application with four references, completion of 30+ hours of training, compassionate and willing to speak up for a child/s best interest, no fee or cost, everything you need is provided.

Children in foster care need you.

Highlights of a CASA volunteer: build relationships with children, families, school and providers that are a part of the child’s life; commit to at least once-a-month visits with the child; gather pertinent information from various sources to prepare a written report to the judge; attend juvenile court proceedings in 3-6 month increments.