Coweta CASA Recruits, Trains Volunteers for Abused and Neglected Children
Coweta CASA, a nonprofit organization in Coweta County, Georgia, supports volunteer advocates for children in the juvenile court system, aiming to ensure their safety, permanency, and well-being.
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Coweta CASA is a nonprofit organization based in Coweta County, Georgia, that recruits, trains, and supports volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). These volunteers represent the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court proceedings.
The organization's mission focuses on ensuring safety, permanency, and well-being for local foster children through dedicated community volunteers. The official website for Coweta CASA is cowetacasa.org.
CASA programs originated nationally to provide children in foster care with an independent voice in court proceedings concerning their best interests. The Coweta chapter has been operating since 2005 and now also serves Heard and Meriwether counties. It aims to address gaps where professional systems may not fully represent each child’s needs.
Volunteers typically manage one to two cases at a time after completing training and screening. Nationally, approximately 35% of U.S. foster children have a CASA advocate, with around 400,000 children awaiting representation. Georgia reports about 200 daily child abuse and neglect incidents, with 33 confirmed victims each day. Historical data from 2014 indicated 99 deaths from abuse or neglect in the state. The group is led by Executive Director Amanda Camp.
Why it matters — Coweta CASA provides a vital service by offering volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children within the juvenile court system.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- The organization is likely based in the Newnan area.
- Coweta CASA has been operating since 2005 and now also serves Heard and Meriwether counties.
- Volunteers typically handle 1–2 cases at a time after training and screening.
- The Executive Director of Coweta CASA is Amanda Camp.
Reported by cowetacasa.org, gacasa.org, times-herald.com, chattynewnan.com
