The first step to volunteering with CASA is to attend an Informational Session, which provides an opportunity to meet with a staff member, learn more about what it means to become a CASA, and ask questions about volunteering. Info Sessions usually take 45 minutes to an hour. You can schedule an Info Session below in Hancock, Harrison, & Stone Counties.
For more information about how to get started, e-mail lauren@casasouthms.org
Upcoming CASA Training
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 below to see upcoming training schedules.
CASA Volunteer Training is Sponsored by
Burn the Mortgage Campaign
We’re working to pay off the mortgage on our Bay St. Louis office — our home base. It’s where the day-to-day work happens. It’s where calls are answered, cases are managed, and the behind-the-scenes efforts that support our advocates come to life. If we succeed, the monthly funds from our budget going toward our mortgage can be redirected to accomplish our mission: to advocate for abused and neglected children. That’s why we’re launching a campaign to burn the mortgage — and allow our funds to go where we need them most.
Krewe of CASA Gala 2026: Havana Nights
Save the Date! We are hosting our 14th Annual Krewe of CASA Gala on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 7-11pm at the Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. Special thanks to our returning title sponsors Warran Automotive & Parker Contracting! We’re excited to feature Sugar Shaker – International Party Band as our entertainment for the evening!
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.