Court Appointed Special Advocates

What Court Appointed Special Advocates does

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Prince George's County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1992 that recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers to serve as court-appointed advocates for abused and neglected children in the Prince George's County foster care system. The organization operates four core program areas: Child Advocacy (the flagship court-appointed advocate program), Transition Aged Youth (TAY) services for youth aging out of foster care, Professional Training for volunteers and partners, and a financial assistance program that includes the recently launched Thrive Guaranteed Income Program, which has facilitated approximately $960,000 in direct payments to participating youth.

The organization serves an estimated 180 to 223 children per year through approximately 150 trained volunteer advocates, supported by a staff of roughly 15 people and a board of directors that includes community and business leaders from across the county. CASA of Prince George's County is a local affiliate of the National CASA network.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model that combines individual donations, foundation grants, workplace giving campaigns, government grants (historically including pass-through funding from National CASA), and event-based fundraising including an annual gala with sponsorship tiers ranging from $2,500 to $30,000. The organization reports that approximately 85% of expenditures go directly to program services. Strategic expansion is currently underway with the opening of a new CASA Community Hub in Upper Marlboro in 2026, intended to centralize youth services, volunteer training, and community engagement under one roof.

Name

Court Appointed Special Advocates

Legal name

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Prince George's County, Inc.

Website

https://pgcasa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CASA of Prince George's County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1992, that recruits and trains community volunteers to serve as court-appointed advocates for abused and neglected children in the county foster care system, serving roughly 180 children annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAE

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGADAO

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Foster care support
• Volunteer court advocacy
• Nonprofit child welfare
• Youth transition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals through the GiveDirect platform and by mail. Donation forms are available on the website.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations (MGM National Harbor, Wells Fargo Foundation, Amerigroup, Crescent Cities Charities, Pepco, Vesta Inc.), government agencies, and corporate sponsors. Sponsorships for events and programs.
3. Workplace Giving Programs: United Way (campaign code 8840), Combined Federal Campaign (code 43792), Maryland Charity Campaign (code 52-1772617).
4. Program Service Fees: 85% of annual income is used for program services. Revenue supports child advocacy programs, transition aged youth initiatives, and volunteer training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CASA/Prince George's County recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who are appointed by the juvenile court to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. The organization delivers best-interest representation, transition-aged youth support, professional training, emergency financial aid, and educational scholarships for foster youth in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Product overview

CASA/Prince George's County is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that operates as a single unified program providing court-appointed special advocate services for abused and neglected children in foster care. The core offerings consist of the Child Advocacy Program (which trains citizen volunteers to serve as court-appointed advocates for children), the Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Program (providing support for youth aging out of foster care including job readiness and guaranteed income), and Professional Training (offering 37-hour pre-service training for volunteers and community education on child welfare). Additional supporting programs include the Fostering Opportunities Fund (emergency financial aid) and the Retired Magistrate Ann Sparrough Scholarship Fund (educational scholarships for foster youth). The organization connects these services through volunteer advocates, community partnerships, and resources to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for children and youth in Prince George's County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Advocacy Program Trains and deploys volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates who are appointed by the court to advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system, providing best-interest representation until children reach safe, permanent homes.
• Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Program Provides specialized advocacy and support services for youth ages 14-21 transitioning out of foster care to independence, including job readiness initiatives, guaranteed income programs through the Thrive program, and housing assistance.
• Professional Training Offers 37-hour pre-service training for volunteer advocates and community trainings on child welfare and abuse awareness for organizations, churches, schools, and companies. Also provides 12 hours of annual in-service training for active volunteers.
• CASA Fostering Opportunities Fund Emergency aid fund providing financial support to current and former foster youth for housing, living expenses, healthcare, and immigration support. Distributed $73,000 in FY 2026.
• Retired Magistrate Ann Sparrough Scholarship Fund Scholarship program administered in partnership with Greater Washington Community Foundation for youth from Prince George's County foster care pursuing higher education at pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, or vocational levels. Awarded $52,000 in scholarships in FY 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children with a CASA volunteer are half as likely to re-enter foster care and more likely to find safe permanent homes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• MGM National HarborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor and community partner. Has been a proud partner with CASA for ten years. Supports events and general organizational funding.
• Wells Fargo FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation sponsor supporting CASA programs and services.
• AmerigroupsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing support for foster youth services.
• PepcosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor and utility partner supporting CASA events and operations.
• Prince George's County Juvenile CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal court partnership. CASA volunteers are appointed by the court to advocate for children. Court requests CASA volunteer on nearly 100% of cases.
• Prince George's County Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey government partner in child welfare services. Original founding stakeholder in 1992.
• United WaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkplace giving partner. Campaign code 8840 for employee giving programs.
• Combined Federal CampaigncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal employee workplace giving. Campaign code 43792.
• Maryland Charity CampaignsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState employee workplace giving. Campaign code 52-1772617.
• KRA CorporationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing workforce development support for transition-aged foster youth. Partnership creates opportunities for workforce skills and career pathways.
• Vesta Inc.secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor and 20th Anniversary sponsor.
• Prince George's County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner that made new community hub space available free of charge at 16202 Old Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro.
• Self-Storage ZonesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing free space for the new Bowie/Upper Marlboro community hub.
• Prince George's County Administrative Office of the CourtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment funding and court system partner for FY2022.
• Thrive Prince George's Guaranteed Income ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating organization in the Guaranteed Income Program. Has facilitated $960K in guaranteed income for former foster youth over two years.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• FosterClub: National foster youth-led advocacy organization providing leadership development and transition support for youth aging out of care. Closely aligned with CASA PGC's Transition Aged Youth program focus and shares emphasis on youth voice and emancipation outcomes.

Direct peers

• Treehouse: Washington state-based nonprofit serving foster youth through education support, material assistance, and transition programs. Comparable mission focus on foster youth outcomes with similar wraparound service model.
• CASA of Travis County: Texas-based local CASA program serving foster youth through court-appointed volunteer advocacy. Same model, same target population, same funding approach (donations + grants). Useful comparable for unit economics and volunteer scale benchmarks.
• CASA of Los Angeles: Another major local CASA affiliate operating the same court-appointed volunteer advocacy model for foster youth in LA County. Same target population, same training protocols, same volunteer recruitment motion - the most direct operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Children's Defense Fund: National child welfare advocacy organization founded by Marian Wright Edelman. Operates at policy and direct-service levels across child welfare, including foster care reform - adjacent mission and overlapping donor base.
• Casey Family Programs: Large national foundation focused on safely reducing the number of children in foster care and providing direct services. Operates broader child welfare portfolio but addresses the same foster youth population with overlapping outcome metrics.
• National CASA Association: National umbrella organization for 950+ local CASA programs including CASA PGC. Provides shared brand, federal advocacy, and program standards. Directly comparable as the network head governing affiliates with the same volunteer court-advocate model.

Regional players

• Children's Law Center: DC-based legal services nonprofit providing court advocacy for children in foster care, including abuse/neglect cases. Same client population and court-adjacent service model, but operates in DC rather than MD; board member Jennifer Williams has prior affiliation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2360985
• Instagraminstagram.com/casa_pgc
• Xx.com/CASA_PGC

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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