CASA of Hancock County has been awarded a $44,200 Needs-Based Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. CASA of Hancock County recruits, trains and supports volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The National CASA/GAL Needs-Based Grants are designed to help sustain the capacity of state organizations and local programs to recruit, screen, train, supervise and retain CASA/GAL volunteers while maintaining quality advocacy and supporting initiatives to increase the number of children served.