What is your organization’s mission statement?

Friends of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Franklin County’s mission is to provide a powerful and consistent voice in court for the innocent child victims of abuse and neglect. Friends of CASA of Franklin County’s vision is to ensure that every abused and neglected child has a voice in court in order to make a positive impact on the child and community.

What population do you serve?

CASA advocates for abused and neglected children by providing them with a voice in the juvenile court system. CASA recruits, screens, trains, and supports community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Franklin County, Ohio.

How many do you serve in a year?

CASA served 696 child victims of severe abuse and neglect in Franklin County, Ohio in 2022, and are on track to serve an estimated 800 children in 2023.