Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
provided by Court Appointed Special Advocates of Rochester/Monroe County
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Rochester and Monroe County
Room 272
Rochester NY 14614
Public transportation available.
Fully ADA compliant and accessible.
* Provides independent investigation of the children's environments, safety, health, education and visitation and others as needed.
* Presents concerns to the court, attorney, and caseworker and others.
* Advocates for permanent placement, monitors court action plans and reports progress to the court and all parties.
Cultural Competency
Language Access
Eligibility: Volunteers: Ages 21 years or older. Background checks. Successful completion of an extensive training program. Children: Must be assigned by Family Court judge. Any party to the case may request a CASA be appointed.
Application Process: Volunteers apply on-line or through National CASA to become a volunteer advocate. For families and children wishing to have a CASA assigned: must be involved in neglect or abuse case and have attorney request CASA be assigned by the Family Court judge.
Required Documentation: None.
Fees: Call for information.
Coverage Note: Monroe County.
Cultural Competency: Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff
Languages: American Sign Language, Spanish - Staff provides service in language offered, Language line
CASA is a diverse group of volunteers, appointed by Family Court judges, that advocate for children who have been abused and/or neglected and are at risk of being removed, or have been removed, from their homes.