Local Programs
Wisconsin CASA partners with our 11 local programs that support 15 counties across the state. Each year, our dedicated staff and their volunteer advocates serve over 900 children who have been abused or neglected so that as a team we can help make the world safer for children.
You can find your local program below and click their link to contact them to get started advocating for the best interest of children.
Find Your Local Program
CASA of Brown County
CASA of Columbia & Dane County
County Served: Columbia & Dane
Website: Canopy Center
Phone Number: (608) 241-4888
CASA of Columbia & Dane County are a program under Canopy Center in Madison.
CASA for Kids
CASA of East Central Wisconsin
CASA of Marathon County
County Served: Marathon
Website: CASA of Marathon County
CASA of Menominee/Marinette
County Served: Marinette
Website: CASA of Menominee/Marinette
Phone Number: (715) 923-7250
CASA of Menominee/Marinette is a program that serves across the state lines of Wisconsin and Michigan.
Kids Matter CASA Inc.
County Served: Milwaukee
Website: Kids Matter CASA
Phone Number: (414) 344-1220
Kids Matter CASA is a program of Kids Matter Inc. in Milwaukee.
CASA of the Fox Cities
CASA of Rock County
CASA of St. Croix County
What is a Volunteer Advocate
CASA Advocates
CASA volunteer advocates help change a child’s story that has experienced abuse and/or neglect who are under court protection.
Volunteers:
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Spend regular, quality time getting to know their assigned child.
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Are supported and supervised by CASA team members and work alongside everyone involved in the case.
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Write monthly objective court reports on the child’s safety and well-being to help the judge make important decisions on the child’s future.
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Acts as a consistent adult for a child while under court protection throughout all the child’s transitions.
Qualifications:
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Must be 21 years or older.
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Must pass all screening procedures including: information session, written application with personal/professional references, personal interview, and review of applicant’s criminal, traffic and child protection records.
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Must have sufficient time available to complete initial training and then commit to completion of the assigned case. (Cases length and time per month average depending on case and CASA program.)
Want to become a volunteer advocate? Take a look at our local programs to find your area or email us for an introduction to your local program.
Start a Local Program
Wisconsin CASA is always looking to expand and grow the the network of CASA programs throughout the state so one day we can serve children in all 72 counties.
If you do not see your county listed above and would like to have a conversation about starting a CASA program in your area, please contact us here.
The Wisconsin CASA Association and its member agencies will work with communities wishing to launch a new CASA program. This is done by bringing together the interest of local judges, committed community leaders and securing the financial resources that can effectively sustain a new program.