How CASA works

Ohio law requires that all child victims of abuse and neglect be appointed a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). In Franklin County, the courts appoint a private attorney or a CASA, who is trained as a volunteer GAL. CASA of Franklin County exists to serve the most at-risk and severe cases of child abuse and neglect in the community. These children need individualized attention and need to be seen on a regularly scheduled basis.

CASA provides a critical local need and is the ONLY community organization providing such services in Franklin County.

Learn more about the role of a CASA volunteer in the life of a child victim of abuse and neglect here.