Does the CASA Volunteer act as an Attorney or a Caseworker for the child?

CASA Volunteers do not replace a caseworker or an attorney.  The CASA does not provide legal counsel.  The CASA volunteer does not provide case management or any therapeutic or family services.  The child is appointed an attorney who represents what the child wants in Court.  The caseworker is employed by the Baltimore City Department of Social Services and oversees many children who are in foster care.  The CASA Volunteer is assigned to one child and supports and advocates for what is best for that assigned child.