MILFORD, PA ― The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) of Pike will begin its second round of training beginning Monday, September 12.

CASA is a nonprofit organization that aims to connect children being served by dependency courts with volunteer advocates who collect pertinent information about a child’s case to help the court act in the best interest of the child. CASA has been operating for over 40 years. It has 950 state organizations and local programs in 49 states, with upwards of 93,225 dedicated volunteers, allowing CASA to serve 242,236 children annually.

CASA of Pike County was established in January of this year. Since its implementation, the program has seen tremendous growth and progress, according to a press release. The program recruited and trained 12 volunteer advocates, who are currently serving 19 of Pike County’s dependent children. 

The advocates have been building relationships with the children and presenting the court with reports on the children’s progress and needs. 

There are still local children in need of advocates. There is no typical CASA advocate; volunteers come from all walks of life. A CASA volunteer is trained, is  a constant presence and a caring person, just like you!

If you are interested in learning more about the upcoming September training session and how you can change a child’s story, contact Dawn M. Allison, program director, at 570/296-9827 ext. 1027 or email dmallison@pikepa.org.