Friends of Iowa CASA and ICFCRB
Friends of Iowa CASA and ICFCRB
321 E. 12th St.
4th Floor - Lucas Bldg.
Des Moines, IA 50319
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We support volunteer advocacy for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Since 1998, we have proudly served as the nonprofit partner for the Iowa Child Advocacy Board (ICAB). By working together with our communities, we believe that the CASA and foster care review boards in Iowa can the best outcomes for abused and neglected children—every child, every time.
What is CASA? CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are judge-appointed volunteers who advocate for children adjudicated in need of assistance. CASA volunteers ensure these children don't get lost in overburdened legal and social services systems or languish in inappropriate placements. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused and neglected children, their CASA volunteer is the one constant adult presence in their lives.
What is FCRB? FCRB (Foster Care Review Board) volunteers assess case permanency plans for children in foster care. The boards meet monthly to determine what barriers—if—are preventing a child in placement from finding a safe and permanent home, and advocate for the child via recommendations to the court. Iowa currently has 22 county and regional boards serving 52 counties.
Who Can Be a Volunteer? Almost anyone! As a CASA or FCRB volunteer, you are caring adult who can pass a criminal background check and has a flexible schedule of 5 to 10 hours monthly to dedicate to children adjudicated in need of assistance. Volunteers are required to undergo training from the Iowa Child Advocacy Board and ongoing training throughout the year. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, please visit the Iowa Child Advocacy Board page.