A CASA is a trained community volunteer appointed by the court to speak up for abused and neglected children.  CASA's conduct an independent investigation, monitor situation at issue, and make observations and reccommendations to the Guardian ad Litem.  Volunteers meet  with teachers, therapists caseworkers and other parties involved with the case.  They attend court hearings, reviews, and staffings and assist the Guardian ad Litem attorney in advocating for what is in the best interest of the child.