CASA volunteers are the eyes and ears of the Juvenile Court. They gather information from Family and Children Services, biological family, foster parents, schools, and local service providers to understand how a child is truly doing — not just on paper, but in real life. They look closely at a child’s living arrangements, safety, stability, and well‑being, and then bring that full picture back to the court. After evaluating everything they’ve learned, the CASA volunteer writes a clear, honest report with recommendations to help the judge make the best decisions for that child’s future.
In the Lookout Mountain District — across Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker Counties — this work matters deeply. These aren’t anonymous children from far‑off places. They are kids from our back roads, our school buses, our ball fields. When a child enters foster care, the system can feel overwhelming. A CASA volunteer becomes the steady voice reminding the court that this child is more than a case number — they are a person with needs, hopes, and a hometown.
CASA volunteers make a real difference. Studies show that children who have experienced abuse or neglect are far more likely to find a safe, permanent home when a CASA volunteer is by their side. In a rural community, where one person can change the course of a child’s life, CASA is one of the few places where the actions of a single individual truly reshape a child’s future.
One volunteer. One child. One voice that matters. That’s the heart of Lookout Mountain CASA.