Each CASA volunteer makes independent recommendations to the court regarding the child's best interests and speaks out to ensure that treatment goals are being met. It is the primary focus of the CASA volunteer to provide an objective overview of the conditions surrounding each abuse and neglect case.
Confidentiality is a primary obligation.
The influence a CASA report exerts is directly related tot he individual CASAs credibility, diligence, and devotion to the advocate's duties. Each CASA is required to submit reports to the court that become part of the child's case record, while the CASA is not required to testify in court, he or she will be asked to be present at court hearings. The CASA's job is demanding, but the rewards can last a lifetime.