As the only organization in DC with party status in court proceedings involving youth in child welfare and juvenile justice, CASA DC is uniquely positioned with confidential information and legal standing to speak on behalf of the youth they serve. Many are deeply impacted by generations of systemic disinvestment: food insecurity, unstable housing, under-resourced schools, exposure to violence, and limited access to mental health support. CASA DC matches each young person with a trained volunteer to build stable, 1:1 relationships, develop skills, and strengthen health, moving them toward lasting homes and academic success. Additional specialized programs decrease recidivism among justice-involved youth, provide trauma-informed advocacy to youth who have experienced abuse, support family reunification in cases of substance misuse, and serve unaccompanied refugee minors. At CASA DC, every court-involved child deserves to thrive.

Headquarters: DC-Ward 6

Where They Operate: DC-Citywide

Age Groups Served: Infants (0-2); Pre-K (3-4); Youth (5-11); Pre-teen/teen (12-17); Young adult (18-24)

Population(s) Served: All


  • Number of youth we serve annually:   250
  • Number of volunteers who work with us annually:   150
  • Number of activities volunteers have helped youth with related to securing a job in 2016:   200
  • Percentage decrease in likelihood of youth with a CASA to re-enter foster care, compared to youth without a CASA, nationally:   50%
  • Fewer months a youth with a CASA is likely to spend in foster care than those without a CASA, nationally:   8

Awards & Recognition

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Budget (FY2026)

  • $3 million or higher
  • The current budget for CASA for Children of DC is: $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

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