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The statewide non-profit organization that develops and supports local CASA programs. CASAs are well-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.

Offers services aimed towards strengthening regulations governing early learning centers, ensuring full funding for quality programs, advocating for the fair sharing of resources among government, business, and families.

Provides forensic child interviews, medical exams, and services to reduce the trauma children experience during the investigation of abuse allegations.

Provides a network volunteers to represent the best interests of foster children in their respective communities. Provides an advocate to help amplify their voice and make sure they are safe, secure, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD, serves the United States, its territories, and Canada 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Provides assistance in approximately 140 languages. Offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.

Provides child welfare professionals, police investigators, prosecutors, medical and mental health providers to discuss and make decisions about the investigation, prosecution, intervention and treatment of child abuse cases. The aim is to reduce the trauma to child abuse victims caused by the investigation process and to effectively prosecute those who commit crimes against children and prevent further victimization.

Provides BHRS (Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services)/IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services) mental health services as well as respite care services for ages 2 to 21. Offers early Intervention and special instruction services, which provides 1-on-1 support for ages 0 to 3.

Investigates all reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.

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.