The first step to volunteering with CASA is to attend an Informational Session, which provides a great opportunity to meet with a staff member, learn more about what it means to become a CASA, and ask questions about volunteering.
Hancock County Info Sessions are usually an hour long and are held at our office: 644 Dunbar Avenue, Bay St Louis.
- Mon, April 15, 2024 at 10:00am
- Tues, April 23, 2024 at 2:00pm
- Mon, May 6, 2024 at 5:30pm
- Wed, May 29, 2024 at 5:30pm
Most of Harrison & Stone County Info Sessions are held at the Knight Nonprofit Center (11975 Seaway Road, Gulfport) on the following dates:
- Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 8:00pm (via Zoom – Click Here to Open Zoom)
- Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 3:30pm at the Stone County Library (242 2nd St, Wiggins)
- Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 2:00pm (Knight Nonprofit)
- Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 10:30am (Knight Nonprofit)
The CASA Volunteer Pre-Service training curriculum is facilitated two to three times per year. The curriculum consists of (30) thirty hours of training, court observation and background screening.
Click here to download the Hancock County CASA Pre-Service Training Schedule.
Click here to download the Harrison & Stone County CASA Pre-Service Training Schedule.
For more information about how to get started, e-mail lauren@casasouthms.org
Thank you to our Touch A Truck Sponsors!
CASA of South Mississippi thanks our 2024 Touch a Truck Sponsors! These partners have joined us in creating a free community give-back event where we thank our wonderful community for supporting the important work that our board, staff, and advocates do every day!
CASA of South Mississippi and Chandeleur Island Brewing Company host “Cheers for CASA” Volunteer Recruitment Event
CASA of South Mississippi is partnering with Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to host “Cheers for CASA” on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 5-8pm at the Chandeleur Taproom (2711 14th Street Gulfport, MS 39501).
Our Mission
Recruit, train, and support a diverse network of Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers to provide abused and neglected children in our community with quality advocacy in the South Mississippi court system and to secure them a safe, permanent, and nurturing home.
All are Welcome
CASA of South Mississippi pledges to recruit board members, staff and volunteers that are diverse and reflect the population and needs of the children we serve. Opportunities and services are open to all and not restricted based on race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, veteran status, physical abilities or national origin.