Provides child advocacy services to children who have been abused or neglected, including accompanying them to their court hearings and other meetings as appropriate to help speak on the child's behalf. Trains volunteers to serve as a neutral third party to Family Court Article 10 proceedings (abuse and neglect cases). A CASA Advocate can only be assigned to a case by a Family Court Judge.

Provides specially trained volunteer advocates to assist children who are abused or neglected and usually in foster care or are at risk for foster care placement. CASA volunteer ensure that the child's medical care, mental health, and educational needs are met and help the court determine the best interest of the child. Volunteers typically work with one or two families, devoting time and energy to assist the court and child welfare system in making the best possible permanent plan for the child.

Provides trained-citizen volunteer advocates for children who are in, or at risk of foster care placement due to abuse or neglect and act as fact finders for the judge in the case and advocate for the child's rights and acts in their best interest.

Provides trained-citizen volunteer advocates for children who are in, or at risk of foster care placement due to abuse or neglect and act as fact finders for the judge in the case and advocate for the child's rights and acts in their best interest.

Provides trained-citizen volunteer advocates for children who are in, or at risk of foster care placement due to abuse or neglect and act as fact finders for the judge in the case and advocate for the child's rights and acts in their best interest.

* Offers jurisdiction and hearing of family-related cases that involve: Child abuse, neglect, support, paternity, custody and visitation Juvenile delinquency/Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS) Domestic Violence Intervention Court Willow Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program (formerly ABW) Temporary restraining orders Guardianship/Adoption Custody/Visitation Mediation Program Adoption, foster care approval and review Permanent termination of parental rights

filing of wills and estates with or without a will guardianship for infants or persons with developmental disabilities adoptions filings, records are sealed and only opened by court order

Trains volunteers who are appointed by an Onondaga Family Court judge to speak up for the best interests of children placed in foster care due to abuse and neglect and to work to facilitate permanent, safe homes.

Advocates for abused and neglected children in the Family Court system to help them find permanency.

Provides child advocacy services to children who have been abused or neglected, including accompanying them to their court hearings and other meetings as appropriate to help speak on the child's behalf. Trains volunteers to serve as a neutral third party to Family Court Article 10 proceedings (abuse and neglect cases). A CASA Advocate can only be assigned to a case by a Family Court Judge.