CASA VOLUNTEER

CASA volunteer.Family law. A specially screened and trained child-welfare volunteer appointed by the court to conduct an independent investigation of both the state agency and the family and to submit a report with findings and recommendations. • In some jurisdictions, such volunteers are provided for statutorily. They sometimes act as guardians ad litem. The CASA volunteer usu. (1) provides independent assessment of the child’s needs, (2) acts as an advocate for the child, and (3) monitors agency decision-making and court proceedings. See COURT AP-POINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES. [Blacks Law 8th]