Who are we?
Athens-Oconee CASA is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Athens, GA. dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care in Clarke and Oconee Counties. We work within the community with the Division of Family and Children Services, the juvenile judicial system, educational professionals, and service providers to ensure healthy outcomes for children experiencing foster care. CASA volunteers are specially trained adults appointed by the court to improve a child’s foster care experience. These trained volunteers work to promote safe and stable homes for children in times of family crisis while also providing individualized support to children in foster care. These volunteers get to know each child on a one-on-one basis by monthly visitation, school advocacy, extracurricular involvement, and by building relationships with the important people in each child’s life. By advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, our volunteers amplify each child's voice and help change a child's story.
Athens Oconee CASA Mission
Athens-Oconee CASA Inc. advocates for the best interests of children in the child welfare system by training dedicated volunteers to elevate each child’s voice giving them the opportunity to thrive in safe and stable homes.
Vision
Athens-Oconee CASA Inc. envisions a community where child abuse and neglect have been eradicated, and families in crisis keep children first in their decision-making, with access to services that unite families in providing safety and stability.
Values
At Athens-Oconee CASA Inc., we are steadfast in our values of empathy, commitment, resilience, collaboration, integrity in action, and the inherent dignity of all.
What does Best Interest Advocacy mean?
