CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a child advocacy organization that trains volunteers to speak on behalf of abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court proceedings. The goal is to help every child find a safe, permanent home.

• Founded: 1977 in Seattle, Washington by Judge David Soukup 
• Purpose: Provide courts with more information and consistent follow-up in child welfare cases
• Supporters: Endorsed by the American Bar Association, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, and others
• Reach:
  • 900+ programs nationwide
  • 50,000+ trained volunteers 
  • Serving over 225,000 children annually
     

Northern Neck CASA (NNCASA) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in July 2001.  Northern Neck CASA serves Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties.