Juvenile Court Judge to swear in Court Appointed Special Advocates

Advocates will assist abused and neglected children

KNOXVILLE – Juvenile Court Judge Timothy Irwin will swear in four (4) newly trained volunteers of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of East Tennessee at  8:30 a.m.  on August 18th, 2020 at Knox County Juvenile Court.

CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and are unified by their desire to make a difference in the lives of some of our community’s most vulnerable children. Each volunteer works one-on-one with an abused or neglected child, advocating for his or her best interests. Oftentimes, an advocate is the only consistent person in a child’s life.

CASA of East Tennessee is inviting applicants for the next advocate training class to begin in October 2020. CASA provides instruction to volunteers through a comprehensive 33-hour training program. To become a CASA volunteer, one does not need a specific education or background, just a heart for children and a willingness to advocate for their needs and best interests.  

CASA of East Tennessee, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Knoxville, TN. Founded in 1986, CASA’s mission is to improve the lives of abused and neglected children through trained volunteers who advocate for a safe, permanent, loving home. For more information about how you can become a CASA volunteer in Knox County, call 865-329-3388 or visit www.casaofeasttn.org.

Published August 14, 2020