About CASA

About CASA Corridor

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 15:04

"To give a child a CASA is to give them a voice. To give them a voice is to give them hope, and to give them hope is to give them the world. I Believe that with all my heart." - Pamela Butler

CASA's Mission Concerned over making decisions about abused and neglected children's lives without sufficient information, a Seattle judge conceived the idea of using trained community volunteers to speak for the best interests of these children in court. So successful was this Seattle program that soon judges across the country began utilizing advocates.

Forgotten Children Campaign

Monday, 15 September 2008 09:00

Dr. Phil and Robin Named Spokespersons for National CASA’s Forgotten Children Campaign SEATTLE, WA (May 27, 2008) – Psychologist Dr. Ph...

The History of CASA

Friday, 19 September 2008 12:18

In 1976, Superior Court Judge David Soukup of Seattle, WA, saw a recurring problem in his courtroom: "In criminal and civil cases, even though there were always many diff...

A Wise and Modest Investment

Sunday, 28 September 2008 08:00

From The National CASA CEO Michael Piraino:We believe that each abused or neglected child deserves to have someone who is trained to speak up ...

Child Abuse Facts

Friday, 03 October 2008 06:52 Frances Witt-McMahan

To report child abuse or neglect in Tennessee, please call the Child Abuse Hotline: 1-877-237-0004 Statistics about abused and neglected children in Tennes...

Annie E. Casey Foundation Releases 2009 KIDS COUNT Data Book

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 08:45

The well-being of American children improved only modestly during the most prosperous years of this decade, a new report from the Baltimore-based Annie E. Casey Foundatio...

The State of CASA Presentation

Saturday, 08 May 2010 10:57

State of CASA Presentation: "A Crooked Piece of Time" My annual State of CASA presentation is an opportunity for me to share highlights of the past...

CASA Jewelry Sale

Friday, 18 February 2011 12:17

The CASA Corridor of East Tn is selling our inspiring handmade jewelry, keychains, and lanyards. Each piece is unique and all proceeds benefit abused and neglected ch...