About CASA Nashville
MISSION
Our mission is to train and support Court Appointed Volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children that have come to the attention of Davidson County Juvenile Court so that each child can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive.
VISION
National CASA’s Vision is a world where every child who has experienced abuse or neglect is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.
Who We Are
Since 1984, the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program has served Nashville by speaking for abused and neglected children caught in the court system and helping them find safe and permanent homes. Too many children, who through no fault of their own, face a crucial turning point in their lives without a voice. CASA’s trained volunteer advocates speak exclusively for each child and give them hope.
Every child deserves a chance. Every child deserves a safe home. Get involved with CASA today, so you can proudly “Change a child’s story.”
CASA Nashville Values
Adaptability
We seek opportunities, embrace challenges, and accept changes that will improve our work supporting the network. We are willing to adapt our thinking and behavior to address the changing conditions around us.
Collaboration
We collaborate with each other, the national board, state and local programs and other stakeholders to effectively and creatively carry out our mission. We see each other as allies on whom we can rely for support. In the face of difficulties, we remain a team.
Integrity
We are committed to being responsive, respectful, honest, fair and humane. We address problems directly with each other, immediately. We express appreciation and recognize a job well done.
Respect
We respect and celebrate differences and strive to be welcoming.
Quality
We pursue excellence in everything we do to support our member network in providing the best advocacy for abused and neglected children. We evaluate our work and strive for continuous improvement.
Service
We believe that each employee has an integral role to play in delivering excellent service to our network of local programs and state organizations, our donors, to each other and to our stakeholders. We listen and respond to the needs of our network, each other and our stakeholders.
Stewardship
We operate from a common purpose, doing what is best for the organization, the CASA/GAL Network and its stakeholders. Careful and responsible management of all the financial and human resources we have been entrusted to use to advance the mission of the organization.