Every child deserves someone in their corner
CAJA of Madison County trains volunteer advocates to speak up for abused and neglected children in the court system — so no child navigates it alone.
One steady advocate, until a child has a safe, permanent home.
Advocate
We speak up in court for each child’s best interests, making sure their voice is heard in every hearing.
Investigate
Volunteers review case records and talk with everyone involved — parents, teachers, doctors, caseworkers — to understand the full picture.
Report
We give judges clear, fact-based recommendations to help guide decisions about a child’s safety and future.
Support
Every child gets one steady, caring adult who stays with their case from start to a safe, permanent home.
To support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can have a safe, permanent home.
Children with a CAJA volunteer spend 8 months less in foster care, on average, than those without one.
$100/monthsponsors one child’s advocate for a full year.
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That’s roughly 3 children for every advocate. Every new volunteer means fewer children waiting for someone in their corner.
Become a VolunteerWays to get involved and what’s happening at CAJA
- $100 a Month, One Advocate, One Year
Every child CAJA serves is paired with one consistent, trained volunteer advocate who stays with their case from… - Why Every Child Deserves an Advocate
CAJA of Madison County exists to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced… - The Miles Behind the Mission
CAJA volunteer advocates aren’t just showing up to courtrooms. They’re driving to schools, to foster placements, to meetings…
See What Volunteer Advocacy Looks Like
Watch how court-appointed volunteers speak up for children in foster care — and see the difference one consistent advocate can make in a child’s case.
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Whether it’s a corporate gift, an employee giving campaign, or sharing your professional expertise through a volunteer training webinar, there are meaningful ways for your organization to stand behind kids in Madison County.
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