The National CASA/GAL Association for Children and our nationwide network provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect.
Your support helps expand training, recruit volunteers, and create a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.
Donate anytime through December 31 and your gift will be matched, up to $25,000!
Court Appointed Special Advocate® (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests. This best-interest advocacy makes a life-changing difference for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, many of whom are in foster care.
We are deeply saddened to share with you that Judge David W. Soukup, the founder of the court-appointed special advocate/volunteer guardian ad litem (CASA/GAL) movement, has passed away.
We celebrate the life of Judge Soukup and are extraordinarily grateful for his vision, leadership, and remarkable support of the CASA/GAL mission at the local, state and national levels for over 40 years.
The National CASA/GAL Association for Children supports a network of 941 state CASA/GAL organizations and local CASA/GAL programs operating in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Youth with a CASA or GAL volunteer often share that having a caring adult advocate for their best interests makes a lasting difference.
Learn more about how you can become a CASA or GAL volunteer.
