About Great Basin Casa
Based on the belief that every child is entitled to a safe and permanent home, CASA trained volunteers do not replace caseworkers but work as a resource for the courts to gather information that will assist the judicial system in making a decision that is in the best interest of the child.
How CASA Volunteers Help Foster Children
The benefits that a CASA volunteer provides a foster child have been well documented. A recent audit conducted by the US Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General demonstrates that once a CASA volunteer is assigned, approximately:
- 95% of children do not languish in long-term foster care.
- 90% of children do not reenter the child welfare system.