CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in foster care)

Advocate for a child as a CASA Volunteer!

CASA Dutchess County recruits, trains and supports volunteers who speak in court for the best interest of children in foster care or are at risk of placement. Having a CASA as part of Family Court proceedings guarantees that there’s always going to be someone who’s purely on the side of those who matter most—the kids.

CASAs are volunteers and complete 40 hours of training and ten hours of Family Court observation before being sworn in by the Chief Judge of the Family Court.

Relevant Passions & Abilities 

Passions: Children, Foster Care, Legal, Advocating

Abilities: Mentoring, Writing, Advocating

Next Steps 

Inquire about an upcoming training by contacting the below CASA leaders: 

Desiree King
CASA Director
(845) 473-2500 x1323
dking@mhadutchess.org

Anne Jacobsen
CASA Volunteer Supervisor
Phone: 845-473-2500 x 1360 Cell: (845) 214-4812
ajacobsen@mhadutchess.org