CASA FACTS
There are over 6,000 children in foster care in Philadelphia.
Friends of CASA show support
Friends of CASA is an extended network of concerned citizens that want to help raise awareness of the foster care dilemma in Philadelphia County and of the services CASA offers to abused and neglected children through the Family Court System.
Becoming a Friend of CASA allows you to support the organization's work if you aren't able to volunteer as an Advocate for a child by offering us your unique talents and expertise on projects we need help with. We are looking for people who can work with us in ways that are of interest to them and that will aid the growth of the Philadelphia County CASA program.
CASA of Philadelphia needs friends who can:
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Host information events about
child abuse and neglect -
Help plan and staff fund-raising
events -
Assist with Public Relations
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Support CASA volunteer
appreciation and retention
efforts -
Serve as extra support for
CASA special projects.
Interested in learning more about becoming a Friend of CASA?
Become a Friend of CASA (Download 112 KB PDF form)
Friend Spotlight
"I am continually amazed at the dedication of our CASA volunteers and they are truly the heart and soul of the organization. For those who would like to help the children we work with but cannot make the time commitment required to be a CASA Volunteer, please consider joining Friends of CASA. Friends of CASA is a group of volunteers working together to support the organization through fundraising, speaking engagements, and staffing events. Click here to find out more about Friends of CASA."
Wendy Aguirre, MSW
Executive Director, CASA of Philadelphia
