CASA of Yuma county on the search for volunteers

The court-appointed special advocates for children, CASA, says the beginning of the school year often reveals child abuse and neglect.

Though an exciting time for most children, for some, the beginning of school could reveal a dark secret when signs of abuse and neglect these children have suffered over the summer are noticed by teachers, staff, and other parents.

There are nearly 15,000 children in the child protection system in Arizona, and only 1100 CASA volunteers to advocate for their best interests. In Yuma County, there are over 300 children in the system and only 44 CASA volunteers to be their voice.

“Too many children are forced to go through the chaos of moving through the child protection system alone,” said CASA.

CASA of Yuma county needs more volunteers to step up and be a voice for children who desperately need them.

To be a CASA volunteer head on over to their website: https://www.azcourts.gov/casaofyumacounty/Home.aspx