Please join us at an upcoming Volunteer Info Session
CASA of South Mississippi speaks up for children who’ve been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system. The Youth Court Judge appoints a trained CASA volunteer to make independent and informed recommendations in the child’s best interest. CASA volunteers come from every walk of life and share a commitment to improving children’s lives.
Volunteer Info Sessions are a great opportunity to meet with a staff member, learn more about what it means to become a CASA volunteer, and ask questions about volunteering.
Call or email us to reserve your spot: 228.344.0419 or lauren@casasouthms.org
Click here to access the Hancock County February 2024 CASA Pre-Service Training Schedule.
Click here to access the Harrison County April 2024 CASA Pre-Service Training Schedule.
Hancock County Info Sessions are usually 45 minutes to an hour long and are held at the Hancock County Office (644 Dunbar Avenue, Bay St Louis)
- Thursday, February 15 at 10am
Harrison & Stone Counties Info Sessions are held at the Knight Nonprofit Center (11975 Seaway Road, Gulfport) on the 2nd floor conference room on the following dates:
- Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 10:30am (Knight Nonprofit – 2nd Floor Conference Room)
- Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 8:00pm (via Zoom – Email lauren@casasouthms.org for more information)
- Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 2:00pm (Knight Nonprofit)
- Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 10:30am (Knight Nonprofit)
CASA After Hours on November 5th, 2026
Join us for CASA After Hours! Come hang out with CASA of South Mississippi for a casual, come-and-go evening at Walk-On’s in D’Iberville. Whether you have wondered what it means to be a CASA, have thought about volunteering, or simply want to learn more about the work we do for local children, this is the perfect chance to stop by, meet some of our advocates, ask questions, and get to know CASA. No pressure and no presentations!
Announcing 2027 Krewe of CASA Gala: Derby Day in the Bay
Save the Date! We are hosting our 15th Annual Krewe of CASA Gala on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 7-11pm at the Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, presented by Scarlet Pearl Cares! We’re excited to feature Isis as our entertainment for the evening! The celebration includes dinner, a cash bar, auction, & Duck Derby.
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 Hancock County court system and to secure them a safe, permanent, and nurturing home.
All are Welcome
CASA of Hancock County 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.