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In the state of Georgia there are over 9,000 children in foster care. In our community, there are roughly 250-300 children in care. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a local non-profit, volunteer organization that provides advocacy for these children. Currently our program serves 50% of the children in foster care in Clarke and Oconee Counties. Our goal is to serve 100% of the children and to serve them as soon as they come into foster care You can help the children of our community.
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
4th Annual Beacon of Hope Gala!
The Beacon of Hope Gala is Athens-Oconee CASA’s signature fundraising event, taking place on October 17th at the Athens Country Club. This inspiring evening brings together members of the Athens-Clarke and Oconee County communities to raise critical funds and awareness in support of our mission. At the heart of our work are CASA volunteers — dedicated individuals whom we recruit, train, and support to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care. These volunteers serve as a consistent, caring presence in a child’s life and work to ensure their voices are heard by the court and throughout their journey in the foster care system.
Guests at the Gala will enjoy a Silent Auction, a lively Dessert Dash, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children. The evening serves as a powerful celebration of community commitment — a gathering of local champions united in the mission to be a voice of hope for every child who needs one.
Guests at the Gala will enjoy a Silent Auction, a lively Dessert Dash, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children. The evening serves as a powerful celebration of community commitment — a gathering of local champions united in the mission to be a voice of hope for every child who needs one.
Informational Sessions
Our 2025 informational sessions are held at 5:30pm via Zoom.
You will be sent a Zoom link via email after you register!
Our 2025 informational sessions are held at 5:30pm via Zoom.
You will be sent a Zoom link via email after you register!
Volunteer Training
Orientation for those accepted into our Fall training will be September 3rd, 2025. The first day of Fall training will be September 11th, 2025.
We are currently accepting applications and conducting interviews for this class.
Application deadline to join our Fall training is August 25th, 2025.
If you have any questions about our Fall 2025 training class, Contact us for more information!
Orientation for those accepted into our Fall training will be September 3rd, 2025. The first day of Fall training will be September 11th, 2025.
We are currently accepting applications and conducting interviews for this class.
Application deadline to join our Fall training is August 25th, 2025.
If you have any questions about our Fall 2025 training class, Contact us for more information!
Volunteers are trained locally to provide advocacy locally. Training is held both on-line and in person. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn about the juvenile court, DFCS, and most importantly the needs of the children in foster care.