Mineral County Casa

Mineral County CASA, located at 2 West Piedmont Street in Keyser, West Virginia, is a non-profit organization that trains volunteers to represent the best interests of abused or neglected children in court cases. Established in January 2005, Mineral County CASA is part of the national CASA program that was founded in 1977 by Judge David W. Soukup in Seattle, Washington.

When a child is removed from their home by Child Protective Services, a CASA volunteer is assigned to the case to observe and report what is in the child's best interest. These volunteers provide judges with important information about the child and the circumstances of the case, helping to ensure that decisions are made with the child's well-being in mind.

Children served by Mineral County CASA range from newborns to pre-adolescents, and the volunteers work to provide consistency and support in the child's life during a difficult time. While the judge ultimately makes the final decision, the CASA volunteer's recommendation is based on their observations and interactions with the child throughout the case.

By advocating for these vulnerable children, Mineral County CASA volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring that permanency and safety are achieved for abused and neglected children in the Mineral County 21st Circuit Courts.