CASA of Jefferson County, Inc. receives national grant to improve support to Jefferson County’s children impacted by the child welfare system
Madison, IN– March 26, 2026 – CASA of Jefferson County, Inc. has been awarded a $10,000 Capacity Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association. CASA of Jefferson County, Inc. recruits, trains and supports volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children who are involved in judicial proceedings related to abuse or neglect. Volunteer advocates are trained to support children through regular visits, information gathering, court reporting and continuous case monitoring until the child/youth has a permanent home, preferably with their family of origin whenever safely possible.
The National CASA/GAL Capacity Building Grant will enable CASA of Jefferson County to focus on expanding volunteer recruitment and training while ensuring uninterrupted advocacy for children in foster care.
“We are well-positioned to continue growing our volunteer base. While we currently have CASA volunteers ready to serve children, we know this moment is temporary. The need is constant—and rising. Since announcing our volunteer waitlist, five additional children have already entered the system.”
There are 939 CASA/GAL state organizations and local programs operating in 49 states and the District of Columbia. This funding is provided under the OJJDP FY24 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Training, Technical Assistance, and Subgrants Program (CFDA #16.756) to manage a national grant awards program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) primarily for the purpose of increasing the number Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are the subject of civil court child abuse and neglect proceedings. National CASA/GAL administers the grants program under a cooperative agreement with OJJDP which is authorized pursuant to the Victims of Child Abuse Act, 34 USC §20323.
About CASA Of Jefferson County, Indiana
CASA of Jefferson County is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains, and supervises a diverse group of community volunteers, appointed by the Court to advocate for abused and neglected children in pursuit of safe, permanent homes.
About the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem Association
The National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association, together with its 941 state and local program members, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so that every child who is involved in judicial proceedings related to abuse or neglect in the United States can be safe, have a permanent home and have the opportunity to thrive. National CASA/GAL offers leadership and support to the network of programs and leads its continued growth. CASA/GAL volunteers and staff work every day to advocate for children/youth and to strengthen and support families. To learn more, visit nationalcasagal.org.
