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There are over 150 CASA volunteers who served 525 children in Jackson County in 2008

There are over 480 children under court protection still waiting for CASA's

We hope you will consider becoming a CASA to help bring critical advocacy to these children


CASA volunteers are required to pass a background check and complete 40-hours of training. Volunteers average about 10 hours of service per month. An additional 12 hours per year of on-going training is also expected. We ask that volunteers dedicate themselves to a case until it is closed. The average case lasts approximately 2 years.


The CASA program provides excellent ongoing training and support for every volunteer. Each volunteer is assigned a Volunteer Coordinator who is a support for them throughout the life of the case. Additionally, on-going training opportunities are provided each month allowing volunteers to network and learn from professionals in the field of child welfare work.

Our volunteer advocates are a very diverse group. They come from different places, have a variety of educational and professional experiences and are currently between the ages of 21 and 90. Some have experience working with children and families and some have grown up in the foster care system. Others are ordinary people who have known the stability of a loving family. All are actively concerned about the well-being of children.

If you are interested in more information about the CASA program and volunteer opportunities please contact Lisa Smith at lsmith@jacksoncountycasa.org or phone our office 541-734-2272. We will send you an information packet along with an invitation to attend an orientation class.

If you would like to volunteer as a Guild member, contact Allison Redding at aredding@jacksoncountycasa.org or phone her at 734-2272 to find out about other volunteer opportunities.