Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates - Lehigh County Court Appointed Special Advocates
455 West Hamilton Street, Room 728, Allentown, PA 18101
Voice
Telephone, internet
Lehigh, PA
Description
Well-trained volunteers who, when authorized by a judge, speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. CASA volunteers serve as fact-finders for the judge and represent the child's interests in court by establishing a relationship of trust with the child and acting as a "watchdog" for the child during the life of the case. CASA associations provide up to 30 hours of training and ongoing support for volunteers.
Providing organization
Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates
Statewide non-profit organization that develops and supports local CASA programs. CASAs are trained volunteers who, when authorized by a judge, speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. Local CASA associations recruit, train and support their own volunteers.