ASA of South Central Missouri 25th Judicial Circuit (CASASCMO) started in 2005 as a break off of Mid-Ozark CASA. Originally in Dent County, CASASCMO was formed to serve Phelps County, with the intension of expansion to the other three counties of the circuit (Maries, Pulaski, and Texas). With 40+ volunteers serving 60+ children in the CASASCMO program, the opportunity arose in 2012 to expand into Texas County. CASA of South Central Missouri now provides support through almost 100 volunteers for nearly 250 children in the foster care system. CASA's goal is to serve all children in the courts by the year 2020.