CASA of Northeast TN

The mission of CASA of Northeast TN is to advocate for abused and/or neglected children in juvenile court. We believe that every child deserves a safe and stable home.

CASA of Northeast Tennessee had its beginnings as an East Tennessee State University initiative when in 1985, at the initiative of the Sociology Department, funds were obtained through a one-time grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services to establish the organization. In 2004, CASA of Northeast TN moved out from under the umbrella of ETSU and became established as a 501(c) 3 entity. CASA of Northeast TN now serves over 250 children a year in 4 juveniles courts: Washington County, Juvenile Court of Johnson City, Greene County and Unicoi County. CASA of Northeast TN has made hard won gains, increasing full-time staffing to 5 (executive director, 3 program coordinators, and volunteer coordinator), and over 35 volunteer advocates.