Atlanta CASAJunior CASA Academy
The Junior CASA Academy is a three week leadership and advocacy program for high school and college students ages 16 to 19 who are passionate about serving children and families.
High school and college students passionate about serving children and families · Two cohorts annually. Next registration: October 2026 Cohort (classes October 5th, October 12th, and October 19th, 2026) and March 2027 Cohort (classes March 1s
From atlantacasa.org/get-involved/initiatives ↗About this program
The program is designed to build knowledge of CASA, child welfare, and advocacy while strengthening leadership and communication skills.
The Junior CASA Academy now offers two cohorts annually, providing students with focused, interactive sessions while balancing school and extracurricular commitments.
Graduates of the program take the Junior CASA Pledge, committing to become a CASA volunteer at age 21. The Junior CASA Academy helps build the next generation of CASA volunteers, supporting our vision that by 2030, every child in Fulton County foster care who needs a CASA will have one.
Questions
What is the Junior CASA Academy?
The Junior CASA Academy is a three week leadership and advocacy program for high school and college students ages 16 to 19 who are passionate about serving children and families.
What is the age requirement for the Junior CASA Academy?
ages 16 to 19
What happens after graduates complete the program?
Graduates of the program take the Junior CASA Pledge, committing to become a CASA volunteer at age 21.
How can participants ask questions about the program?
For questions, interest, or additional information, participants and families may email domonique.cooper@atlantacasa.org or call 404.858.7466.
Details
- Who
- High school and college students passionate about serving children and families
- When
- Two cohorts annually. Next registration: October 2026 Cohort (classes October 5th, October 12th, and October 19th, 2026) and March 2027 Cohort (classes March 1s
- Ages
- 16 to 19
Run by
Chew, Chat, ConnectLunch gatherings with the Atlanta CASA CEO and Fulton County Juvenile Court Partner Directors and Leaders for relaxed, engaging conversations.
Sip & Socialize ("BYOBeverage")Themed gatherings for the CEO, staff, contractors, interns, and facilitators to bring their favorite work-friendly beverage and build meaningful connections.
Pizza & Positive PurposeMeetups with the CEO and CASA volunteers to share pizza while expanding bonds and mission alignment.