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The mission of CASA of the River Region is to be the voice for children who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect. Our Vision is to serve every child in the River Region by providing them with a caring and competent trained volunteer.
CASA of the River Region County
Court Appointed Special Advocates of the River Region will provide abused, neglected or abandoned children with a highly trained volunteer to advocate for the child’s best interest before family courts in the River Region, Alabama. Our volunteers will be recruited, screened and trained by paid staff. Our staff and volunteers will then work in conjunction with the judges, lawyers, and social workers to help ensure children receive appropriate care and support while navigating the court, child welfare, and foster care systems.
Volunteer training and
continuing education
continuing education
Public awareness
efforts
efforts
Legislative and
governmental advocacy
governmental advocacy
CASA of the River Region is 1 of 23 counties in the state of Alabama that serve abused and neglected children in their communities.
You can help Change A Child’s Story with CASA of the River Region.
History
1977
1977
In 1977, Judge David Soukup, a Seattle juvenile court judge, was concerned that there was too little information available to base life-changing decisions about the safety, permanency and well-being of children. To address this problem, he conceived the idea of citizen volunteers speaking up for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom. A CASA pilot program was formed to recruit and train community volunteers based on Judge Soukup’s idea.
1982
1982
In 1982, the national CASA Association was established to direct CASA’s emerging national presence. From that first program has grown a network of nearly 1,000 CASA and guardian ad litem programs that are recruiting, training and supporting volunteers in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Read more about the history of the CASA movement.
1993–1997
1993–1997
On September 24, 1993, representatives from the then three local CASA programs (Jefferson, Madison, and Shelby) met and voted to establish a formal Alabama State CASA Network. As a result, the Alabama CASA Network, Inc. was incorporated in 1997.
2020
2020
CASA of Montgomery County was founded in 2020.
Today
Today
Expanded service to Elmore County and renamed CASA of the River Region in 2023.
Leadership
Board of Directors
President
Ryan Beesley
Vice President
Terri Reynolds
Board Member
Dalton Dismukes
Board Member
Jacquelyn Tomlinson
Board Member
Mary Jeter
Board Member
Katie Beth McCarthy
Board Member
Britt Barley
Board Member
Kashera Guy-Robinson
Board Member
Kristi Fuller
Staff
Executive Director
Charity Alpert
Charity Alpert serves as the Executive Director of CASA of the River Region. She has been with the program since its infancy, attending the first training class of volunteer advocates. She completed her first case in August of 2020. In her role as director, Charity leads a team of trained community volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates in the Juvenile Court system, where they advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children.
Charity has a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. She was born and raised in Montgomery, AL and has had a deep passion for the welfare of children for over 25 years. Since 2011, Charity has served in the nonprofit sector, in various capacities. It was her work with an orphanage that ignited her passion for meeting the needs of abused and neglected children. She began orphan advocacy training with CAFO (Christian Alliance For Orphans) and ultimately began the process of adopting a child into her own family.
Charity’s background in business, nonprofit sector work, and childhood advocacy brings the perfect balance to this program.
To contact her, please email calpert@casaoftheriverregion.org or 334-329-8584.
Contact Us
CASA of the River Region
1111 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
Email: calpert@casaoftheriverregion.org
Phone: 334-329-8584
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We advocate for abused and/or neglected children in the River Region of Alabama.
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When a child can’t speak for themselves, CASA volunteers make sure their voice is heard.![]()
CASA volunteers serve as an independent advocate in court—focusing on a child’s safety, well-being, and best interests during every step of their case.![]()
💙 This is powerful work.![]()
💙 This is life-changing advocacy.![]()
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to stand up for children in foster care, consider becoming a CASA volunteer in 2026!
Welcome, 2026! ![]()
A new year means new beginnings—and new opportunities to show up for children in our community who need a consistent, caring adult by their side.![]()
In 2026, CASA of the River Region is continuing our mission to advocate for children in foster care by amplifying their voices and standing in the gap when it matters most.![]()
💙 Want to make a lasting impact this year?![]()
Becoming a CASA volunteer means changing a child’s story—one relationship at a time.![]()
📣 Start the year with purpose.![]()
👉 Sign up to learn more about volunteering today.
✨ CASA of the River Region: 2025, Wrapped ✨![]()
This year looked like children having a voice, volunteers showing up consistently, and a community choosing to care.![]()
From courtrooms to living rooms, advocacy happened every day because people said yes to standing up for children in foster care.![]()
As we turn the page on this year, we’re grateful — and ready to do even more together. 💙![]()
As we head into the new year, consider becoming a volunteer or making a year-end gift to help us serve even more children!
Closing the year with Hope! ✨This year ends with encouraging news - 3 more children have found permanency and are out of foster care!![]()
Two closed as adoptions and one to Kinship Guardianship. ❤️![]()
This milestone reflects the dedication of families, caseworkers, attorneys, judges, and many hours of advocating by their CASA volunteers! ![]()
Here’s to continued dedication in the year ahead!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all of us at CASA of the River Region! 🎄❤️Thank you for helping children feel safe, loved, and heard!