Child abuse

The goal of the Family Drug Courts Program is to build the capacity of states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and Tribal governments to develop and establish drug courts for substance-abusing adults who are involved with the family court due to child abuse and neglect issues.

Court Appointed Special Advocates' (CASA) are volunteers appointed by the courts who advocate for abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers are recruited, trained and supervised through local CASA programs and some state CASA programs. In addition to helping children find their way to safe, permanent homes, volunteers ensure that children, and often their parents, receive needed services such as therapy, healthcare and education. National CASA...