CASA of South Mississippi
Main Office (Both Locations): 228-344-0419
Fax: 228-344-3209
TO REPORT ABUSE CALL 1.800.222.8000
Call this CPS Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Hancock County Office:
644 Dunbar Avenue
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Harrison County Office:
Knight Nonprofit Center
11975 Seaway Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
CASA of South Mississippi Welcomes 15 New Advocates
CASA of South Mississippi will formally swear in 15 new CASA volunteer advocates during an upcoming swearing-in ceremony on February 10, 2026, at 6pm at the Knight Nonprofit Center, 11975 Seaway Road, Gulfport, MS 39503, marking the moment these volunteers officially step into one of the most meaningful roles for children in foster care.
Paws for the Cause: Care for the dog that cares for children
Since her debut in August of 2020, Remi the Courthouse Facility Dog has attended over 400 court hearings, helped over 200 children, and provided comfort to countless child welfare professionals, attorneys, court clerks, judges, and advocates. Remi is now 8 years old and top health, providing court support in Hancock, Harrison, & Stone Counties in Mississippi alongside her primary handler, Naomi Strawhorn, and secondary handler Linda Perkes.
Special thanks to Dr. Charlie West, who sponsored all of Remi’s medical care from 2020 through 2025! This year, in 2026, CASA is raising funds to support Remi’s preventive routine medical care. Our goal is $2,000.
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.