Tennessee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a nonprofit organization established to support the development, growth and continuation of local CASA programs, which recruit and train volunteers to serve as advocates representing the best interests of abused and neglected children. Our Mission: To support, develop, expand and unite local CASA programs in recruiting and training volunteers to advocate for Tennessee's abused and neglected children. Our Values: - We value children. - We value volunteer-centered advocacy. - We value collaboration -- With local programs -- With volunteers -- With courts -- With policy makers. - We value developing, growing and sustaining local programs. - We value credible leadership and impeccable ethics. - We value unity of our network. - We value protecting the rights of the child.