Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) / Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

Welcome to the Shelby County CASA/GAL Program.

Vision

Voice for children.

Mission

Serving Shelby County children by providing hope, advocacy, and a voice.

Core Values

Advocacy - respectfully providing good advice and counsel
Compassion - to understand and share the needs of those we serve
Dedication - committed to the task at hand
Hope - an expectation of good things to come
Quality - intentional excellence in all we do

Overview

The program is composed of four staff members and roughly 30 volunteers that are representing the children's best interest and are the "eyes and ears" of juvenile court.

Feel free to contact us if you have questions about our program and/or if you are interested in volunteering.

How to Get Involved as a Volunteer

There are a few general requirements to become a CASA/GAL volunteer:

You must be 21 years of age
You must have a high school diploma or GED
You must undergo a criminal background check
You must complete 30 hours of pre-service training, which is provided locally by the program