Athens County CASA/GAL Program is a non-profit organization which utilizes community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children within the court system. Based on the belief that children are entitled to a safe and permanent home, CASA/GAL volunteers work in the Juvenile Court system in collaboration with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to serve as the child’s advocate for their best interest and what their wishes are.

Back row: Brittany Fleming, LaShannon Reed, Lisa Moulton, Ron Luce, Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Robert Stewart. Middle row: Jeannie Jeffers, Erin Purdue, Karen Morgan, Anne McGee, Cheryl Sylvester and Volunteer Coordinator, Linda Wicke. Front row: Emily Stern and Christina Cowher