The mission of a CASA/GAL Volunteer is to assure that the best interests of a child, who has entered the system primarily as a result of abuse, neglect or dependency, is represented at every stage of the case proceedings. A CASA/GAL Volunteer advocates so that every abused or neglected child can be safe, establish permanency, and have the opportunity to thrive. A CASA/GAL provides information to the Court so that it may make better informed decisions on behalf of the child.