About Us
New Mexico CASA
Who We Are
Mission Statement
The New Mexico CASA Association’s mission is to strengthen, support, and unify Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Programs at the local, state, and national level, who advocate for children involved in any children’s court proceeding.
Vision Statement
To preserve the opportunity for every child in New Mexico to thrive; and that those served by Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity with a focus on family integrity.
What We Do
A CASA Volunteer is not only an advocate, but also a problem-solver, who works one-on-one with a child in foster care to ensure their needs are being met. For children who’ve been abused or neglected, having a Child Advocate means their voice will be heard, and they will no longer be invisible.
We bridge the resource gap by providing a wide range of services that strengthen CASA service, quality and impact throughout the state.
NM CASA Association Board Members
Through our leadership and partnerships with community members and judges, the CASA network has grown. Today, more children than ever have the consistent, caring support and advocacy of a CASA volunteer.
We’ve made getting involved in the CASA movement easy.
By becoming a CASA volunteer, you can help provide a voice for children who have been abused or neglected. CASA volunteers are individuals from all walks of life who speak up for a child’s best interests in court. You are not a foster parent, you are a voice making a real difference at a critical turning point in the child’s life.
TO BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER MEANS YOU ARE:
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Willing to commit at least one year of your time (on average, volunteers spend 10-20 hours a month on their case);
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Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing;
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Willing to participate in an in-depth training program;
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Able to pass National & Local criminal background checks, and also CYFD history background checks; and be
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Over age 21