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"A CHILD'S VOICE IN COURT"

CASA provides trained community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who come to the attention of the court primarily as a result of abuse or neglect.

Last Year in Nashville, close to 2000 children were caught up in the court because they were abused, neglected or abandoned by those they loved and trusted the most.

These children find themselves in foster care or temporary situations, often bouncing from home to home to home. Juvenile Courts must make critical decisions about these vulnerable children's lives, often with a disturbing shortage of facts.

Shelter From the Storm. Fortunately, there is an organization that puts children first. It's called CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate.  Staffed almost entirely by non-paid volunteers, CASA can make a real difference in the lives of children at risk

CASA's mission is to expedite the process through which these abused and neglected children find permanent, safe homes.

Upcoming events
  
volunteer training

 

Nashville Striders Shelby Bottoms Boogie

for CASA - 15k/5k race

September 27, 2008 at Shelby Bottoms Park

Click here to learn more!

Edgefield Uncorked!

Enjoy a weekend of wine tasting, local food, live music and home tours in Historic East Nashville
Saturday, September 27th, 2008 - 5:30-7

Sunday, September 28th, 2008 1-5
St. Ann's Episcopal Church
419 Woodland St.

PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT CASA!

 click here for more info


Annual ACC VS. SEC Alumni Golf Tournament Benefiting CASA

Presented By

October 13, 2008
Hermitage Golf Course
Learn more.

  

2008-09 CASA COLLEGE
 VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATES

Mondays and Wednesdays
9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30pm - 8:30pm

2008
Autumn Session - Oct 13 - Nov 20

2009
Winter Session - Jan 26 - March 5
Spring Session - March 30 - May 7
Summer Session - June 1-June 24
**Day classes only
Late Summer Session - Aug 17- Sept 24
Fall Session - Oct 12 - Nov 19

 

2008 Nashville Scene

Best of Nashville Readers' Poll

**Open For Nominations**

Last year, CASA of Davidson County was voted #2 in the "Best Non-Profit" category.

With YOUR help we can be #1 this year!

Please vote to show your support of CASA of Davidson County and help spread the word about the important work of our volunteers

To vote online click here

Deadline to vote is September 10

The two categories CASA of Davidson County is most eligible for are #237 Best Non-Profit

    #126 Best Charity Event

(for our Red Shoe Party in April)

Be sure and read the Contest rules on the Nashville Scene Website for important information

 

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This project is partially funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee

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