CASA of Howard County

Welcome
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Every year in Howard County there are over 1,800 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect.
Together we can make a difference for these children. Together we can bring their smiles back...

When child abuse is reported in the media, neighbors often say that they thought something was wrong, yet too
often no reports of known or suspected abuse were made to the police or local child protective services agency.
We are all at fault for allowing this to occur. We are all responsible for the safety of our children.

- Every year in Howard County there are over 1800 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect

- In our country an estimated 906,000 children are victims of abuse and neglect every year

- 70% of child abuse victims are children under the age of three

- 1,500 children die each year in the United States due to abuse and neglect

- Currently there are over 80 children living in foster, relative care or residential treatment facilities in Howard County due to abuse and neglect

CASA of Howard County began operation in 1986 to serve as an
independent voice for the best interest of abused and neglected
children living in protective care in Howard County, Indiana. The
mission of the CASA Program of Howard County, is to ensure that
CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and
neglected children within the court system. The office promotes and
supports quality representation for children and provides each child a
safe, permanent, and nurturing home.

We also support and closely supervise the advocacy work of our
volunteers throughout the duration of their assignments. Over the past
25 years, CASA of Howard County has recruited and trained over 230
advocates who have advocated for thousands of Howard County's
most vulnerable children.

The Truth
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