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There is a need to advocate for abused and neglected children in Fulton County's court system. The court system can be very difficult for families to navigate. The average child will spend more than two years in foster care and those children will change homes an average of three times. Thus, Atlanta CASA provides the support to ensure that children and families do not get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in foster care.
To be a leading voice for abused and neglected children significantly improving their quality of life by providing personalized, timely, culturally-sensitive representation in juvenile court.
To educate the community and to recruit, train and supervise court appointed volunteers to advocate for the best interest, safety, and permanent placement of abused and neglected children in foster care within Fulton County, Georgia.
Our programs seek to find safe and permanent homes for children in Fulton County Georgia foster care, ages 0 - 18, as quickly as possible while ensuring that all of the child’s needs are met for healthy development.
Atlanta Court Appointed Special Advocates (Atlanta CASA) is a non-profit 501c (3) organization established in 1995 by Fulton County Judges in partnership with the Junior League of Metropolitan Atlanta.

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As part of our In Their Corner campaign, we’re asking Atlanta CASA volunteers: what ONE word best describes the role you play in a child’s life? And we want to hear from you, too! What does having someone in your corner mean to you? Share your word or tell us about someone who made a difference in your life in the comments. #InTheirCorner #GAGives

We had an awesome morning yesterday sharing coffee and conversation with some of our wonderful CASA volunteers in the office. It's always a treat when the incredible people who help make our mission possible stop by for a visit! ☕

November is National Adoption Month - a time to celebrate the families formed through adoption and recognize the children who deserve safe, loving, and permanent homes. Every child deserves stability, belonging, and a future filled with hope. 💙

A child navigating foster care shouldn’t have to navigate it alone. A CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocate—is a trained volunteer appointed to advocate for a child’s best interests. CASA volunteers: ❤️ Build a consistent, supportive relationship with a child 🗣️ Listen to the child and help ensure their voice is heard 🤝 Gather information from people involved in the child’s life ⚖️ Advocate for the child’s needs in court and with decision-makers 🌱 Help ensure the child’s best interests remain at the center of the conversation A CASA volunteer doesn’t replace a child’s family, social worker, or attorney. They bring an independent, caring perspective focused on what that child needs. Every child deserves someone in their corner. This Giving Tuesday, help Atlanta CASA recruit, train, and support the volunteers who stand beside children in foster care. 🔗 Make your gift at the link in our bio and help make advocacy possible.

Every child deserves someone in their corner. Someone who listens, shows up, speaks up, and keeps their best interests at heart. ♥️ Over the next few weeks, we're putting the spotlight on the incredible people behind that work - CASA volunteers - and the many ways they show up for the children they serve. We're calling this campaign In Their Corner, and we can't wait to share it with you. #InTheirCorner #GAGives

Thanks to FGTV for their coverage of our Junior Achievement Finance Park storefront ribbon cutting last week! We were honored to have the Hon. Phillip Jackson of the Fulton Co. Juvenile Court and Georgia CASA CEO Jen King in attendance to help celebrate this incredible milestone, and so grateful to the CASA volunteers and staff who came out in support of our growth and expansion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cntQY9t3maM

Today is the 💥LAST DAY TO VOTE💥 for Atlanta CASA in the Best of Georgia contest! Cast your vote now at the link in our bio! #BestofGeorgia

As we approach the season of gratitude and giving, we hope you'll keep Fulton County's foster children in your thoughts. Your generosity can help us provide not just holiday joy, but year-round advocacy for our most vulnerable kids. Give today at the link in our bio. ♥️ 🔗

At Atlanta CASA, we believe investing in our people is just as important as investing in the communities we serve. 🧡 On Tuesday, our team participated in an empowering leadership development session, "Leadership Isn't a Popularity Contest," facilitated by author and leadership strategist Patrina King. Through authentic conversations, meaningful reflection, and practical leadership insights, our team was challenged to recognize the excellence within themselves and continue growing as leaders. When we pour into our staff, we strengthen our ability to pour into the children and families who depend on us. Thank you, Patrina, for an exceptional experience. Thank you for helping us showcase not only the work we do externally, but also the intentional investments we make in the incredible people who carry out our mission every day.

Your vote is our magic ingredient! Voting for the Best of Georgia ends in TWO days! Help us sprinkle some winning magic – vote now at the link in our bio. #BestOfGeorgia

📣 We have some HUGE news! An anonymous donor just sponsored 50 children for this year’s Holiday Wrap! That means 50 kids in foster care in Fulton County will open gifts picked out just for them this December. 🎁 Now we’re asking: who will match it? 🤔 50 more kids are still waiting for a sponsor, and you (or your family, your team, your church, your book club) could be the reason they wake up to something special. Sponsor a child (or children!) at the link in our bio. Let's see how many we can wrap! 💛

It's an honor to officially join JA of Georgia as their newest partner at the JA Chick-fil-A Discovery Center. Read the press release now at the link in our bio! @jageorgia

It’s crunch time! Only a few days left to vote for us in the Best of Georgia! Your vote can make a BIG difference. Vote for us now at the link in our bio! #BestOfGeorgia

October's blog post takes inspiration from the animated film "Hoppers" and asks: "What if we really listened - to the experiences of foster children?" Read the full post at the link in our bio. 🔗

Yesterday marked an exciting milestone for Atlanta CASA as we celebrated our partnership with Junior Achievement of Georgia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This partnership represents so much possibility. It creates opportunities to introduce thousands of students and families to child advocacy, volunteerism, philanthropy, and civic responsibility while inspiring the next generation of community leaders. Thank you, JAG, for joining us on this journey, and for being such a collaborative and supportive partner!

🎈Happy anniversary to these amazing CASAs! From year two to year seven and beyond, we are deeply, eternally grateful for their selfless service and compassionate advocacy on behalf of Fulton County's most vulnerable children.

Recruiter and Community Engagement staffer Angela was all smiles at Together Georgia's "Unite, Serve, Thrive: GCCF 2026," where she ran into Ashley from our newest partner, Atlanta Angels! The ATL is a small world! 😀

We were delighted to host our newest partner, Atlanta Angels, for lunch yesterday! We are incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to come together, engage in meaningful conversations, and gain a deeper understanding of one another's work. ♥️ @atlanta_angels

🏆 Meet our October 2026 Atlanta CASA Champion: Elizabeth Ivey! 🎉 For many future CASA volunteers, Elizabeth is the first person they meet. Since joining us in March, she’s made sure every new volunteer feels welcomed, informed, and ready, from their first question all the way to swearing-in day. She’s also always thinking five steps ahead. Backup dates, weather plans, a better way to do things: she usually shows up with the solution already worked out. She’s a big part of the glue holding our people, partners, and progress together. Congratulations, Elizabeth, and thank you! 💛 #AtlantaCASA #CASAChampion #VolunteerAdvocacy #ChildAdvocacy

Best of Georgia nomination, the Holiday Wrap, GA Gives, and more - the October newsletter is packed! Read it now at the link in our bio. 📰

Did you know that Atlanta CASA has a storefront inside Junior Achievement of Georgia? We do! The students pictured here are actively engaging inside that storefront at the JA Discovery Center in Atlanta. Our storefront provides students with an opportunity to learn about Atlanta CASA, our mission, and the importance of advocating for children and youth in foster care. It is wonderful to see students engaging in a space that represents our commitment to ensuring every child has a voice, a chance, and a safe place to call home.

Atlanta CASA is proud to sponsor Together Georgia's "Unite, Serve, Thrive: the Georgia Conference on Children & Families 2026!" The GCCF is the largest annual interdisciplinary event in Georgia designed to bring together the community that serves children and families. Learn more at togetherga.net. @togethergeorgia

The contest continues and we need your vote! Atlanta CASA is a Best of Georgia nominee in the Community Organizations category and EVERY vote gets us closer to winning! Visit the link in our bio now to show your support! 🗳️

Today is the 💥FINAL DAY 💥 to get your popcorn orders in for our Double Good fundraiser! All proceeds go to benefit the Holiday Wrap, which helps make the holidays happier for kids in foster care. Shop now! https://tinyurl.com/2u5wcmz6 🍿

Atlanta CASA staff attended the first-ever Tri-State CASA Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Oct. 8-9! The conference focused on connecting, learning, and strengthening child and family advocacy missions across Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. We had a wonderful time and are grateful to all our peers and the conference sponsors for making the event a success!

Tick tock! ⌛ We're just 2️⃣ months away from the Holiday Wrap! As the holiday season approaches, we're counting on you to help make the holidays happy and memorable for Fulton County's most vulnerable kids. Visit the link in our bio to donate, sponsor, or sign up to volunteer!

The Best of Georgia awards showcase businesses working hard to take care of their customers and community. Atlanta CASA is excited to have been nominated! Vote at gbj.com or tap the link in our bio. #BestOfGeorgia

The October CEO Connection hit inboxes last week. If you missed it, no worries! Read it now at the link in our bio. 🔗

Vote for Atlanta CASA! We've been nominated in the Community Organizations category. Link to vote in our bio! #bestofgeorgia #bestofgeorgia2026

We are pleased and proud to share that our CEO, Domonique Cooper, has been awarded the Service to Society Award from her alma mater, Notre Dame of Maryland University! The award recognizes a graduate who exemplifies the ideals of a Notre Dame education through using their education, initiative, and humanity in service to their community, nation, or world. @ndmualums "Receiving this recognition and returning to Baltimore for the occasion was a very special full-circle moment for me," Domonique said. "It's a tremendous honor, especially in light of Atlanta CASA's strong emphasis on leadership, service, and commitment to children, families, and the community." #NDMUalums

What a pleasure to recognize our fantastic advocacy coordinator and internship director, Tandi Von-Holland, on her two-year anniversary with Atlanta CASA! Over the past two years, Tandi has consistently embodied service, commitment, and care to our advocates and the children we serve. She is a leader, a teacher, and an enthusiastically servant-minded member of the CASA family, and we couldn't be more grateful for how she shows up every single day. ♥️

Want to help support the Holiday Wrap? Pop over to our Double Good popcorn fundraiser! It's a simple, tasty way to bring a little more joy to the children we serve this holiday season - you get awesome snacks, they get happier holidays. Visit the link in our bio to order! 🍿

Happy birthday to Atlanta CASA board member Tomica Holmes! We are incredibly fortunate to have Tomica's dedication and leadership on our board and look forward to working with and celebrating her for years to come. 🎂

You never know who you're gonna run into! Angela, our recruiter and community engagement pro, was at the 2026 WSB-TV Nonprofit Media Summit and happened to meet THE Fred Blankenship - after listening to Georgia CASA's Rachelle Mosely talk about marketing strategies! @wsbtv @fredblankenship @georgiacasa

We had a wonderful visit yesterday with some of the team at CHRIS 180 and were so impressed with the breadth of their services, their spaces, and the dignity- and human-centered approach that is evident throughout their work. Our conversation focused on the intersection of our missions and how we can work collaboratively to better support the families and children we serve. One of our biggest takeaways? No one organization can meet every need, which is why strong, intentional partnerships are so important. Thank you to the team at CHRIS 180 for their incredible work and invaluable partnership!

Be a peach 🍑 and vote for Atlanta CASA! We're a proud Best of Georgia nominee in the Community Organizations category and we'd love to have your support! Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to cast your vote through Oct. 31. 🗳️

Recruiter and Community Engagement staffer, Angela Owens, attended the Governor's Workforce Summit last Thursday on behalf of Atlanta CASA. We had a great time learning about workforce opportunities for youth aging out of foster care.

We participated in the Georgia State University Social Impact Expo on Tuesday! It was incredible to be in a room filled with nonprofits like ours with one goal in mind: serving our youth. We had a great time meeting service-minded young adults looking for ways to get involved.

We are ecstatic to share that Atlanta CASA is officially a Best of Georgia nominee in the Community Organizations category! 🥳 Now we need your help! Just scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to vote for us. Voting ends Oct. 31 and we'd love to have your support!

Join us! We'd love to have you on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for Coffee & Chat! Come connect, ask questions, and discover how you can make a difference in the life of a child. RSVP at the link in our bio. 🔗 ☕

Yesterday, Atlanta CASA CEO Domonique Cooper participated alongside Jen King, ED of Georgia CASA; Pamela Talley, SVP of foster care and prevention services at Bloom; and Heather Rowles, ED of the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children as part of the Protecting Atlanta's Foster Children Panel with the Kiwanis Club of Atlanta. Our own Tandi Von-Holland, advocacy coordinator and internship director, joined as a special guest representing Atlanta CASA. The conversation focused on the journey of children experiencing foster care, the importance of advocacy, and the unique roles our organizations play in supporting children and families. We shared more about Atlanta CASA, how CASA volunteers support children in Fulton County, and the importance of having consistent advocacy in a child’s life. We were honored to participate in the conversation and to work with others who are committed to advocating for children and strengthening community partnerships.

Congratulations to these incredible advocates on reaching their CASA-versary! We are constantly in awe of their devotion to standing up for the kids they work with - they are real-life superheroes in our book. Please join us in giving them a virtual high-five! 🥳

The September blog is live! How did "Matilda" inspire us this month? Read it to find out - tap the link in our bio! 🔗

#VolunteerSpotlight | Kevin's willingness to embrace challenges and look at situations from multiple perspectives makes him an invaluable CASA. He approaches difficult circumstances with thoughtfulness & a genuine desire to find the best path forward for the children he serves.

Your gift could be the reason one of Georgia's most vulnerable children has a voice. Give today to support our mission and advocacy at the link in our bio. 🔗

Yesterday's "Bagels and Board Members" was a resounding success! We were so pleased to host some of our BOD for an opportunity to connect, converse, and continue strengthening the relationship between Atlanta CASA board members and staff.

Congratulations to our September 2026 CASA Champion - LaShondra Riddle! LaShondra truly exemplifies what it means to invest in People, strengthen Partnerships, and create Progress. Her willingness to learn, represent Atlanta CASA, cultivate relationships, and take action when she sees an opportunity for improvement demonstrates the kind of initiative that helps our organization continue moving forward. We are so proud of her and excited to see what strength she goes to next!

DYK? We do swearing in on Zoom, too! Hat tip to Judge Phillip Jackson for making our virtual ceremonies just as special as the in-person ones. ⚖️

It's hard to believe that 25 years have passed. Today, let's renew our commitment to remembering those we lost and commemorating the day that changed our country forever. 🇺🇸

We are thrilled to announce that 17 (!) new CASAs were sworn in this week! That's 17 more service-oriented, advocacy-focused individuals who will show up and speak out for Fulton County's most vulnerable children, and we couldn't be more grateful. Our capacity to serve children and families continues to grow thanks to their commitment. ♥️

All children deserve a loving family unit that feels like home. #WednesdayWisdom

Calling all service-oriented teens ages 16-19! Have you considered joining the Junior CASA Academy? This is an excellent opportunity to both give back and learn more about the CASA mission and work. Interested? Fill out the form linked in our bio! 🔗

Happy Labor Day! Atlanta CASA offices are closed today.

Wishing a happy cake day to Keara, one of our advocacy coordinators! 🥳

Just 3️⃣ months to go! We're psyched for the Holiday Wrap and would love for you to be a part of it. Whether you sponsor, volunteer, or donate, your participation will make the holidays happier for some of Atlanta's most vulnerable kids. Get involved - tap the links in our bio to learn more! 🔗

A few shots from our first-ever "Partners with Pastries!" This event brought together current community partners as well as new and prospective partners for great conversation, connection, and collaboration. The conversations included opportunities and resources related to tutoring, parental support, psychiatric services, counseling and therapy, clothing, shoes, and other areas that can strengthen the network of support surrounding our children and families. It was a fantastic event, and we are excited about the connections that were made and the possibilities that can grow from them.

The September CEO Connection landed in inboxes yesterday. Did you catch it? Read it at the link in our bio! 🔗

Thank you to SaportaReport for covering Atlanta CASA's mission and upcoming golf tournament! Read the article at the link in our bio. 🔗

If you're a man with a heart for service and children, we want you! Come join Atlanta CASA's Men on the Move and help share our mission in your own authentic way. Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗

Happy birthday to our BOD vice chair, Leyla Compani! 🎂

Just two and a half weeks go to! Are you registered? Have you sponsored? We'd LOVE to have you! Scan the code or visit the link in our bio to get started!

Who would have thought "Ratatouille" could teach us so much? Check out our August blog at the link in our bio.

There's still time to register as a vendor at the Charity Golf Classic! We'd love to have you AND help put your business in the spotlight! Email angela.owens@atlantacasa.org with questions.

The August newsletter is here and it is PACKED with news - go check it out! 👉 link in bio

Please enjoy these shots from this weekend's Georgia CASA Conference! We were thrilled to debut our mascot, Caleb the bear, and to be formally recognized as the 2026 Georgia CASA Innovative Affiliate of the Year! @georgiacasa

Happy tears yesterday as we watched three new families come together through the power of adoption. Congratulations to all - it was a wonderful day of love and new beginnings!

We are excited and grateful to announce that we are the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Georgia Bar Foundation and a $5,800 gift from Zschimmer & Schwarz! These funds will go directly toward our mission to advocate for Fulton County's most vulnerable kids. THANK YOU to these incredible partners for their generosity!

Our summer interns have been hard at work furthering the Atlanta CASA mission! Here's one of their final projects - a video designed to dispel common foster care myths.

At Atlanta CASA, our board members are committed to saying “yes” to serving children and families, and lately, there have been a few more very special “yeses” around here. 💍❤️ We are thrilled to congratulate three members of our Board of Directors, Johnny Clark, Jr., Jeff Jackson, and Antwan Lang, on their recent engagements. They give their time and leadership in support of Atlanta CASA’s mission, and today we have the joy of celebrating an exciting new chapter in each of their lives. Please join us in celebrating three more reasons for the Atlanta CASA family to celebrate love, commitment, and the power of saying “yes.”

Less than a month to go! ⛳ Sign up today to golf, sponsor, or volunteer at the first-ever Atlanta CASA and CASA of Henry Co. Charity Golf Classic and help drive REAL change for Georgia's most vulnerable kids. Scan the code to get started!

Please join us in congratulating Tandi as she takes on a new role as Junior CASA Facilitator! This is such a natural fit: Tandi is an educator at heart, a dedicated advocate, and someone who continues to blaze a path at Atlanta CASA. Congratulations, Tandi!

Happy Volunteer Anniversary to those CASAs whose journey began in August! Special shout out to Quatresa Triplett (6 years) and Karen Riddell (3 years)! 🥳

Calling local businesses! Spotlight your business AND drive change for children - register to be a vendor at the Charity Golf Classic! Scan the code to get started.

Atlanta CASA was proud to be represented by our Director of Operations, Matte Matthews, at the latest America’s Promise Alliance Atlanta Member Convening. Matte joined fellow leaders from across Atlanta to connect, collaborate, and explore ways to strengthen career pathways and opportunities for young people. We are grateful to be part of a community working together to help Atlanta’s youth thrive.

Our wonderful CEO, Domonique Cooper, was named a finalist in two categories - the Greater Good Award and the Pay It Forward Award - at the Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Awards! Domonique and supporters attended the Moxie Awards yesterday and had a fantastic experience celebrating alongside so many outstanding women and leaders throughout the community. This honor represents not only Domonique's incredible leadership, but also Atlanta CASA's continued commitment to service, community impact, advocacy, and the work we do on behalf of children and families throughout Fulton County. Advancing the mission and advocating for kids in care is at the heart of all we do!

You're invited! Join us for Partners with Pastries on Wednesday, Sept. 2. If you're looking to get involved with Atlanta CASA, this event is for you! Scan the code to RSVP. ☕🥐

Calling all golfers and sponsors! We'd love to have your support and participation at the Atlanta CASA and CASA of Henry County Charity Golf Classic on Sept. 15! Scan the code to get started or email angela.owens@atlantacasa.org for more info. ⛳

It's a pleasure to announce Angela Owens as our Atlanta CASA Champion recipient for August 2026. As our Recruiting and Community Engagement Specialist, Angela serves as one of the most visible ambassadors of Atlanta CASA. She is passionate about introducing others to our mission, cultivating meaningful community relationships, and inspiring individuals to become CASA volunteers. Whether she is attending community events, speaking with prospective volunteers, building strategic partnerships, or connecting with community leaders, Angela consistently represents Atlanta CASA with professionalism, enthusiasm, and purpose. Angela truly exemplifies what it means to invest in People, strengthen Partnerships, and create Progress. Through her relentless work ethic, extraordinary commitment, compassionate leadership, and genuine love for our mission, she continues to expand Atlanta CASA's reach and impact throughout our community. She reminds us that when work becomes a calling, lives are changed. Angela is that kind of leader, and this recognition is a reflection of the remarkable difference she makes every single day. Congratulations, Angela! Thank you for your passion, your leadership, and the countless ways you champion Atlanta CASA each and every day.

A big slice of happy today for Atlanta CASA board secretary Andrea Hayward! 🥳

Last week, Atlanta CASA was honored to be represented by our CEO, Domonique Cooper, during the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program at Fulton County Juvenile Court. Domonique joined judges, prosecutors, attorneys, and legal professionals from across the Middle East and North Africa for meaningful conversations about juvenile justice, child advocacy, and strengthening outcomes for children and families. She was proud to share the mission of Atlanta CASA and the vital role Court Appointed Special Advocates play in ensuring children in foster care have a consistent voice in court and throughout their journey. We are grateful for opportunities to collaborate with leaders from around the world, exchange ideas, and strengthen our shared commitment to advocating for children.

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