CASA volunteers speak for children
Abused or neglected children have no voice in their home, State Legislature, courtrooms, or media.
CASA volunteers speak for children in Child Protection cases. Court Appointed Special Advocates are a trusted source of information allowing a judge to make better decisions whether or not to remove a child from a dangerous home. Mom and dad have attorneys, a CASA Guardian ad Litem speaks for the best interest of the child.
The Program desires advocates who represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. Our Guardians ad Litem are independent from the court and the child welfare system and are appointed by a judge to represent a child’s best interests in court proceedings.
Since its inception, the Minnesota Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program has committed itself to giving abused and neglected children a strong voice in our court system. The Minnesota Guardian ad Litem Program is a state agency providing services throughout the state of Minnesota.
We are seeking volunteer CASA volunteers Guardians ad Litem to advocate for children in juvenile court proceedings. Work is performed under the supervision of a Program Supervisor and administrated under the direction of the 4th District GAL Program Manager.
Work involves:
- Monthly observation of child(ren) in home and other settings to document interactions with caretakers, peers, and others.
- Compilation of accurate, precise, and factual findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding the child’s best interests within the context of their family and community that prepare the Guardian ad Litem to present written and/or oral reports to the court in a timely manner in accordance with court rules, state and local statutes, and Program policies, practices, and standards.
- Attendance of court hearings and other proceedings to present oral and written recommendations to the court and/or to testify as required.
If you would like to make a big difference in the life of a voiceless child consider becoming a volunteer CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) speaking for the best interest children in
Child Abuse cases.
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CASA Minnesota (also known as CASA MN) is a nonprofit organization based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area (serving Hennepin and Ramsey counties). Our mission is to support, train, and retain volunteer Guardians ad Litem (GALs)—court-appointed advocates who represent the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect in the child protection system.
Our volunteers play a critical role in court proceedings, ensuring that children’s educational, medical, living, and familial needs are represented and prioritized—even in a system that can often be overloaded and under-resourced. CASA MN emphasizes matching volunteer advocates to children with whom they share cultural backgrounds or experiences, fostering stronger, more meaningful advocacy connections.
Additionally, we run CASA Cares grants, providing up to $500 per year per child to support enrichment opportunities—such as summer camps, music lessons, sports equipment, or cultural activities—giving foster youth moments of joy and development that aren’t covered by government aid. To date, they’ve distributed over $180,000 in direct grants to children across the state.
