Every Child has a Voice. CASA Ensures it is Heard.
Since 1994, Henrico CASA has amplified the voices of 4,270 (and counting!) local children… children who would otherwise go unheard. Our advocates intervene on behalf of hurting children to say, “this is not how your story will end.” And now, youth across RVA are writing new chapters for themselves and future generations!
Henrico CASA provides FREE advocacy services to children from birth to eighteen involved with the juvenile and domestic relations courts due to abuse or neglect allegations. Since our inception, we have served 100% of the children referred to our agency, no matter their demographics or circumstances.
The cost for Henrico CASA to intervene in a child's life is only $1,500 per year. This is a significant savings when compared to the cost of alternatives such as basic foster care ($8,400 or 4-5x CASA) and residential treatment ($70,000 or 45x CASA). Not only is CASA cost effective, but Henrico County's Juvenile Judges report that CASA improves a child's psychological and long-term wellbeing, increases their chance for reunification with family, and shortens the time for a permanent home to be secured.
Your financial gift will help expand our capacity to provide support, compassion, and hope for the nearly 400 vulnerable children we anticipate serving in the coming year. By supporting Henrico CASA, you are giving a child a clear voice, a resounding future, and an assurance that they are not alone.