Capital City CASA

Mission: To advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children and youth within the 19^th Judicial Circuit of Missouri based on the belief that children are entitled to a safe and permanent home.

Capital City CASA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for children removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. We train and support volunteers who work closely with foster parents, families, and professionals to provide informed recommendations to Cole County’s Juvenile Court. At any time, our volunteers advocate for over 100 children, offering consistent, compassionate support as they navigate the foster care system.

We advocate for the best interest in the court system for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect

CASA volunteers are everyday people committed to making a difference for abused and neglected children in Cole County who might otherwise slip through the cracks of an overburdened foster care system. The judge appoints them to guide one child or sibling group through the system to safe, permanent, and nurturing homes. Because CASA volunteers serve on one case at a time, they truly get to know the child and can give each case the sustained, personal attention it deserves.