CASA Program of St. Joseph County

CASA Program of St. Joseph County Be the voice for abused and neglected children
in St. Joseph County. Visit sjccasa.org or call us Currently, there are over 1,000 children in St.

As per Indiana Law, it is required to appoint either a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) or a trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in abuse and neglect cases that fall under certain circumstances. If a child is alleged to be a Child In Need of Services (CHINS) because he presents:
- a risk to himself or others; is born with drugs or alcohol in his system;
- is at-risk as a result of pre-natal su

bstance abuse;
- is not receiving appropriate medical care;
- or the whereabouts of his parent is unknown,

the Court maintains the discretion to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem or CASA. Moreover, if a child becomes the subject of a petition to terminate the parent/child relationship and the parent objects, the Court must appoint a GAL or CASA for the child. In addition to abuse and neglect cases, some Indiana courts are now appointing CASA volunteers in custody and paternity cases. Joseph County that are in the system, and about 300 of them are served by about 100 CASAs. While our current CASAs do a remarkable job advocating in our community, our need for more volunteers is apparent.

Please join us in wishing a very happy belated birthday to our Staff Advocate, Annie! 🎉🎂Annie is a fierce advocate for t...
06/01/2026

Please join us in wishing a very happy belated birthday to our Staff Advocate, Annie! 🎉🎂

Annie is a fierce advocate for the children on her caseload, working tirelessly to ensure their voices are heard and their best interests are represented. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of the children and families she serves every day.

We are grateful to have Annie as part of our CASA team and hope she had a wonderful birthday filled with happiness and celebration!

Happy Belated Birthday, Annie! 🎈💙

05/26/2026

A thousand ducks are about to hit the river… and yours could be a winner! 🦆 The 6th Annual Duck Drop benefiting Roofsit 2026 is happening June 6th on the East Race Riverbank! The first 93 ducks win prizes, and afterward we’re celebrating at Seitz Park with food, music, and more. Get your duck today at U93.com!

05/21/2026

🍓🥝🍊Hello Summer!! Penn Harris Madison Schoolsis Madison Schools will be serving free breakfast, lunch, and snacks to kids right here in Mishawaka this summer!

The Summer Feeding Program provides free meals to ALL children 18 years of age or younger at each of the locations below. No student ID is required, and you do NOT have to attend a PHM school to enjoy! The only requirement is to enjoy your meal at the site where it is served, as food may NOT be taken off-site to eat.

Adults may also enjoy a meal for a $5.00 charge.

This program operates Monday-Friday, June 8th, 2026, - August 14, 2026. All sites will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2025.

Happy Belated Birthday to our amazing Staff Supervisor, Becca! 🎉Your dedication, leadership, and heart for the children ...
05/18/2026

Happy Belated Birthday to our amazing Staff Supervisor, Becca! 🎉

Your dedication, leadership, and heart for the children and families we serve make such a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do to support our staff, volunteers, and CASA program. We are so grateful to have you on our team!

We hope your birthday was filled with happiness, laughter, and time with those you love. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead! 💙

Yesterday we had a fantastic interactive In-Service Training on Brain Architecture and Toxic Stress. We want to thank Ty...
05/08/2026

Yesterday we had a fantastic interactive In-Service Training on Brain Architecture and Toxic Stress. We want to thank Ty and Carmen from the Robinson Center and the University of Notre Dame for sharing their knowledge!

Happy Birthday, Kim! 🎉Today we’re celebrating not just another year, but the incredible leadership, support, and heart y...
05/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Kim! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating not just another year, but the incredible leadership, support, and heart you bring to our team every single day. Your guidance makes a difference for all of us, and the impact you have doesn’t go unnoticed.

We’re so grateful for everything you do. Your dedication, your positivity, and the way you always show up for both staff and the children we serve.

Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, joy, and maybe a little time to relax. You deserve it! 💛

Happy Birthday!

🎉 Join us in celebrating our May CASA-versaries! 🎉This month, we are proud to recognize 15 dedicated staff members and v...
05/02/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating our May CASA-versaries! 🎉

This month, we are proud to recognize 15 dedicated staff members and volunteers who are marking another year of service with CASA of St. Joseph County. Your commitment to advocating for children in our community makes a lasting difference every single day.

A special shoutout to Denise R. and Mary O., who together have devoted an incredible 43 years to advocating for children. That level of dedication is truly inspiring and speaks volumes about the heart behind this work.

Thank you to each of our May honorees for your compassion, consistency, and unwavering support of the children we serve. 💙

💙⚾ Wrapping up Child Abuse Prevention Month at Safe at Home Night! ⚾💙We’re out at the South Bend Cubs game tonight, come...
05/01/2026

💙⚾ Wrapping up Child Abuse Prevention Month at Safe at Home Night! ⚾💙

We’re out at the South Bend Cubs game tonight, come stop by and see us!

We’re proud to be partnering with the CASIE Center, Family & Children’s Center, and Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) St. Joseph County to raise awareness and support for children and families in our community.

Come enjoy the game, learn more about our mission, and help us make a difference. Together, we can create safer, stronger futures for our kids. 💙

04/30/2026

If you’re fostering kids, you and your family can enjoy Indiana State Parks for free. By filling out a form, qualified foster families can receive a complimentary Indiana Annual Entrance Pass allowing entry to all Indiana State Parks. Find the form at https://ow.ly/aYmi50YRNXf

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1000 S Michigan Street
South Bend, IN
46601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+15742332272

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