Court Appointed Special Advocates
There is a child in the foster care system waiting for a volunteer like you. With a CASA Volunteer, children are more likely to adjust to change, do well in school, and find safe, permanent homes. Get involved and Change a Child’s Story.™
Change a Child’s Story™
Get involved where it matters
A CASA Volunteer provides a judge with carefully researched background information of the child to help the court make a sound decision about that child’s future.
Volunteer
Ready to take the next step? Fill out our online volunteer application today. Our next class will begin mid-February.
Donate
Your donation is appreciated. Franklin County CASA is a nonprofit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible. There is also a possible CFC tax credit for donations over $100!
Hope is everything
Franklin County CASA, Inc. advocates for the best interest of children of abuse and neglect who are under the protection of the Franklin County and Gasconade County Juvenile Courts.
Through highly trained community Volunteer Advocates, the child’s needs are heard, researched and advocated for throughout the duration of the child’s time before the court, thus securing a safe and permanent home for all such children.
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Pre-Service Training
Want to become a CASA volunteer? Our next pre-service class begins in June 2023. Apply today to get started!

Missouri CASA
There are currently 24 CASA programs serving 28 of the 46 Judicial Circuits in the State of Missouri. Our 2023 map features our latest expansion into Taney County!




Fall 2022 Graduation
In October, we welcomed our newest set of CASA volunteers. This group was eager to jump into their first cases! We are confident that they will be able to provide the consistency, compassion and dedication that is needed by our youth living in foster care.
Congratulations to Congratulations to Jamie Cobb, Sam Cobb, Amber Freeman, Christine Consolino, Chelsea Denton, Tonya Hall, Karissa Ruediger, Jill Shelton, Tracy Smith, Mark Spann, and Katie Illiff on becoming members of the CASA family. We look forward to all the wonderful work you will do with your families!
We also want to extend a very special thank you to Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. in New Haven, Sperry Plumbing, Sophie Lawrence, Caitlin with Essential Concepts, and the others who generously donated their time to provide food and drinks for our trainees.
Our next training will begin after the New Year! If you’re interested in joining this amazing group of new graduates, please apply below or if you’d like to sponsor our dinner/snacks for our upcoming class, please call the office at 636-583-4422.
Thank you to our 2023 ANNUAL GIVING sponsors!
GOLD LEVEL
BVH Investments
Mailers Haven
SILVER LEVEL
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of New Haven
BRONZE LEVEL
Meramec Specialty Company
Mobil-Wallis Oil
McCelland Enterprises
Orschlen Farm & Home
Meyer Construction
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Browning Family Foundation
Industrial Technologies
Office Supplies & Equipment (Washington, MO)
Winter Brothers
how you can help
Make a donation
Your generosity makes our work possible, whether you donate financially or with your time.
Volunteer
Ready to take the next step? Fill out our volunteer application. We train three times a year. Join us.
More Ways
Being an Advocate not for you? Check out some other ways you can be a part of CASA.