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Morgan County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a court-sponsored volunteer powered program providing representation in juvenile court for children who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect.
Morgan County CASA was started by the Honorable Judge James Harris in 1986. Through the years, hundreds of Morgan County children, often unable to speak for themselves, have been given a voice in court by our community volunteers. We believe every child has the right to a safe, permanent home, as quickly as possible.
The Morgan County CASA Program recruits, trains and supports CASA volunteers as advocates to get to know the abused or neglected child, determine their needs and recommend to the Court what is in the child’s best interest. CASA provides advocacy to child victims to ensure they remain at the forefront of the court proceedings to find a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible. For many abused children, their CASA may be the one constant adult presence in their lives.
The Morgan County CASA Program is affiliated with the Indiana State Office of GAL/CASA, which is part of the Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration. Morgan County CASA Program is certified by the State Office and complies with the Indiana Supreme Court Program Standards and Code of Ethics for GAL/CASA programs. Morgan County CASA Program is also a member of the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association.
Mission Statement
The Morgan County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program’s mission is to provide screened, trained, and supervised community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. The advocates are appointed by the court to have regular in-person contact with children to gather sufficient knowledge in pursuit of safe, permanent homes for children in the court system.
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