CASA Founder Judge David W. Soukup

The Honorable Judge David W. Soukup talks about how he originated the idea of court-appointed special advocates to help judges make more informed decisions about what is best for children in the dependency court system.

[@danktankdragkings7117]

Thank you. I am going this evening to be a CASA volunteer. I get background checked today (which I passed less than 3 years ago taking foster care classes in a kinship case that thankfully didn't need removal). We ended up not being full time foster parents but I was an abused child and I didn't pull the trigger on reporting my father until I was 17 because I KNEW I wouldn't do well in the system as a medically fragile child with no real advocates. Had Casa been a thing or a thing I was aware of back then I very well may have got me and my sister out of there. Thankfully I survived and grew up. But if I can spare even one person one day of that it will all have been worth it. Thank you Sir for advocating for kids.

[@gemgrateful]

This is amazing! Thank you for all that you do ❤

[@jeannediprima4366]

A new CASA/GAL volunteer waiting for my first case. I am so honored to be able to do this work. The training was intensive and amazing. I feel prepared and excited to be a CASA/GAL.

[@teresastaalcowley8521]

Thank you Judge David W. Soukup for being the founder of the CASA program. I have been serving as a CASA/GAL volunteer now for eleven years and began in 2012. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, advocating for children.

[@marruz0]

I'm a new CASA volunteer in Las Vegas! Can't wait to help out with this endeavor.

[@MarkLawry]

Thank you, Sir.

[@loisreborne7549]

Great introduction to CASA. Judge Soukup's idea has been a blessing to so many children and volunteers.

[@motecarlo1286]

Wonderful ❤️❤️❤️ I'm a proud CASA

[@sarahkay8436]

I've read about this case through training... Good man.

[@maryjaneobrien3393]

A proud GAL for the past 11 years!

[@Mauipete]

An amazing and successful program. In some districts volunteer Guardians are being pushed aside by program attorneys which defeats the whole purpose.

[@sarahkay8436]

[@1nickadair]

Unfortunately, he's a judge and I very firmly believe they are the root cause for our problems with children, custody, and child support. They do not put the kids first.