National CASA/GAL Association for Children

What National CASA/GAL Association for Children does

National CASA/GAL Association for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports court-appointed volunteer advocates (known as CASA or Guardian ad Litem volunteers) for children involved in abuse, neglect, and other dependency court proceedings. The organization functions as a national umbrella body coordinating a network of 890 state and local CASA/GAL programs operating across 48 states and the District of Columbia, with its headquarters in Seattle, WA and a secondary office in Atlanta, GA. It serves abused and neglected children in the U.S. foster care and juvenile court systems, while its operational stakeholders include state and local courts, child welfare agencies, volunteer advocates, and donor supporters.

Name

National CASA/GAL Association for Children

Legal name

National CASA/GAL Association for Children

Website

https://casaforchildren.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

National CASA/GAL Association for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains and supports court-appointed volunteer advocates (CASA/GAL) for abused and neglected children across 890 programs in 48 states and DC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Advocacy

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Court advocacy services
• Child welfare advocacy
• Foster care support
• Volunteer advocacy
• Guardian ad litem

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: The organization receives federal funding through grants from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
2. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations to support the mission of court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The National CASA/GAL Association for Children trains, coordinates, and supports court-appointed volunteer advocates (CASA/GAL volunteers) who represent the best interests of children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect in foster care proceedings. The national association supports a network of 890 state and local CASA/GAL programs operating across 48 states and the District of Columbia, providing resources, training, legislative advocacy, and child abuse prevention programs.

Product overview

The National CASA/GAL Association for Children is a nonprofit organization that operates a single integrated advocacy platform focused on court-appointed volunteer services for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The core offering consists of the CASA/GAL Volunteer Advocacy Program, which trains and coordinates volunteers to serve as advocates in court proceedings. Additional services include legislative advocacy, child abuse prevention resources, donation programs, and support for a network of 890 affiliated state and local programs across 48 states and Washington D.C. The organization does not offer modular software products but rather a unified service model supported by member portal access for local programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CASA/GAL Volunteer Advocacy Program Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect in court proceedings.
• State and Local Program Support Support for a network of 890 state CASA/GAL organizations and local CASA/GAL programs operating in 48 states and the District of Columbia, providing training, resources, and operational guidance to local volunteer advocacy programs.
• Legislative Advocacy Advocacy efforts to influence legislation supporting children's welfare, the CASA/GAL mission, and child welfare policy at the federal and state levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• CASA/GAL volunteers help children achieve permanent, safe homes and provide ongoing support for their well-being

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Casey Family Programs: Large private foundation focused on safely reducing the number of children in foster care and improving long-term outcomes for children and families. Directly comparable mission in child welfare, foster care, and advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
• National Children's Alliance: National nonprofit that accredits and supports Children's Advocacy Centers serving child abuse victims. Directly comparable to CASA/GAL as a national infrastructure organization advancing coordinated, community-based response for abused and neglected children.
• Children's Defense Fund: National child advocacy organization that uses research, policy, and community engagement to advance children's well-being, particularly for low-income and minority children. Comparable as a federally engaged child welfare and legislative advocacy nonprofit.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through a network of state chapters and public awareness. Directly comparable as a national child welfare advocacy and prevention organization with an affiliated chapter model.
• Boys Town: National child welfare organization providing behavioral healthcare, residential care, and family services for at-risk children and families. Comparable in providing direct services and residential/community-based care for abused and neglected youth.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit addressing child abuse through prevention, treatment, and advocacy, including a national hotline and residential treatment programs. Comparable as a multi-program child welfare nonprofit serving abused and neglected children.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National mentoring nonprofit that pairs volunteer mentors with at-risk youth. Directly comparable in operating a national volunteer-driven mentorship/advocacy model for vulnerable children through a network of local affiliates.

Others

• National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges: Judicial membership organization focused on improving courts and justice systems for children and families. Comparable as an ecosystem partner working with judges and courts - the same channel CASA/GAL volunteers operate within - to improve outcomes for children in care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NationalCASAGAL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/NationalCASAGALAssociationforChildren
• Facebookfacebook.com/NationalCASAGAL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-casa-gal-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/nationalcasagal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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