CASA Fast Facts

Fast facts about the CASA program both Nationally and here in Maryland and Baltimore County

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Nationally & Statewide:

  • 933 CASA organizations in the US
  • 77,000 volunteer CASA advocates in the US
  • 34,000 kids served in the US by CASAs
  • 15 local CASA programs in Maryland serving 21 counties

CASA of Baltimore County Annual Demographics:

  • 170 Volunteer Advocates
  • 200 children served
    • 41% African-American
    • 38% Caucasian kids served
    • 4% Hispanic/Latino
    • 12% Two or more races
    • 44% male
    • 56% female
    • 70% age birth to 17
    • 30% age 18 and over

Volunteers Advocate for:

  • Medical needs
  • Mental health services
  • Educational supports
  • Physical and emotional safety
  • Family and community connections
  • Independent living preparation for youth "aging out" of foster care at 18 or 21
  • Ensuring that each child has a safe, loving, permanent home.