CASA of Kent County, Inc.: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are needed to advocate for Kent County's abused and neglected children.  Volunteers are screened, trained and assigned to one family of children at a time while they are wards of Family Court.  The volunteer's role is to investigate, advocate, facilitate, monitor and report to the court every 90 days.  

Qualifications: Anyone over the age of 21 who is committed to helping children may apply to become a CASA volunteer. No special educational background is required, but volunteers must have good communication skills, common sense, and good problem solving skills. CASA volunteers need to have access to a car, have a valid Michigan driver's license, and be able to show proof of state-required automobile liability coverage. Volunteers must also undergo a thorough background check. CASA volunteers also need to be fluent in English (bilingual volunteers are especially needed) and have a flexible schedule during business hours to attend court hearings.

  "CASAs are an invaluable resource that the Family Division Judges rely on for an additional perspective in our most difficult cases."  - G. Patrick Hillary, Judge