About Us
Our Volunteers
Everyday people changing children’s stories
CASA volunteers are ordinary people who care deeply about kids. They come from all backgrounds – many work full time; some are students or retirees. Most work on one case at a time. No legal expertise is required. You must be at least 21 years old to become a CASA.
What CASA Volunteers Do
Harford County CASA volunteers are assigned to the case of a child within the juvenile court system who has been found to be a Child in Need of Assistance due to abuse or neglect.
During the life of a case, a CASA volunteer may be the only constant the child knows as they move through the child welfare system.
Volunteer Spotlights
Hear from advocates who are standing up for Harford County children every day.
June Bond
CASA Volunteer since 2011
What made you want to be a part of CASA?
“I worked in the field of child behavioral health for over 40 years. When I retired, I really missed the children. Also, I adopted 3 small children in the 1970s from foster care. This volunteer experience suited my heart, my head, and my life experiences.”
Favorite part of volunteering
“I LOVE working with individuals who need unconditional caring and support. Both of us grow from the connection.”
Advice for future volunteers
“Be ready to be a life-changer. And to be changed as well.”
Holly Miller
CASA Volunteer since 2019
What made you want to be a part of CASA?
“A friend mentioned CASA to me, and as soon as I looked into it, I was committed. I love to help people and I love working with kids. CASA is a program that combines those things, and it also fills my desire to help make the world a better place.”
Favorite part of volunteering
“I love knowing that I'm making a difference... If I'm not here to stand up for what is best for the kids, who is? What I do, matters.”
Ireland Jenkins
CASA Advocate
What made you want to be a part of CASA?
“I wanted to be part of CASA so I could make a positive difference in a child's life that needs it”
What is your favorite part of volunteering with CASA?
“I do enjoy the time I have with my CASA kid, playing football and scootering around outside”
What would you say to anyone that is thinking about being a CASA Volunteer?
“Do it! It’s guaranteed to make some good difference in a child’s life that needs it”
Ready to Become a CASA?
The experience can be eye-opening and sometimes challenging - but it is also deeply rewarding. You have the opportunity to be a positive influence and make a change in the life of a child.