Every Child Deserves Someone In Their Corner.
Knox County CASA advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect by ensuring they have a safe, permanent, and nurturing home.
Advocate
CASA volunteers speak up for a child’s best interests in court, school, and everyday life.
Support
We provide children with a consistent, caring adult during times of uncertainty and change.
Empower
CASA helps children find safe, permanent homes and brighter futures through dedicated advocacy.
What we do
Change A Child's Story
When a child enters the court system, their world can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained volunteers who stand beside children during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We speak up for their best interests, provide consistent support, and help make sure their voices are heard. Together, we can change a child’s story — one child, one advocate, one future at a time.
Our Impact
The Impact of Advocacy
Behind every case is a child who deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. Through the dedication of our volunteers and community partners, Knox County CASA continues to make meaningful impact across our community.
A Child Is Waiting for Someone Like You.
Become a CASA volunteer and provide the consistent support, advocacy, and encouragement a child needs to feel safe, seen, and supported.
the problem
- Child welfare systems are in a state of crisis, partly due to a devastating opioid epidemic.
- More than 370,000 children are in foster care on any given day.
- The average child in foster care spends more than a year in care.
the solution
- Volunteer advocates are screened, trained and supported by CASA/GAL program staff.
- CASA/GAL volunteers form a one-on-one relationship with a child and get a full picture of the case.
- Judges depend on CASA/GAL volunteers for critical information to help them make the most well-informed decisions.
