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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
Aundrey Ruffin
Board Member
Katie Beth McCarthy
Board Member
Britt Barley
Board Member
Kashera Guy-Robinson
Board Member
Kristi Fuller
Board Member
Mary Jeter
Board Member
Lauran Harrison
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.
Advocate Coordinator
Jernita Martin
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.
Register for the Superhero 5K and Fun Run!🏃🏼♀️🏃🏽♂️⬇️
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links⬇️
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🦸♀️ Ready to be a hero? 🏃♂️💙![]()
The countdown is on for the 6th Annual CASA of the River Region Superhero 5K & Fun Run, and we want YOU on the starting line!![]()
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, bringing the kids for the Fun Run, or dressing up in your favorite superhero gear, this event is for everyone. Every registration helps support CASA’s mission of advocating for children who have experienced abuse and neglect, giving them a voice and helping them find safe, permanent homes.![]()
📍 Montgomery Whitewater![]()
📅 November 7th, 2026![]()
Invite your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to join you for a morning of fun, community, and purpose. Together, we can make a lasting impact—one step at a time.![]()
🎟️ Register today at runsignup.com/Race/AL/Montgomery/CASASuperhero5KFR and help us spread the word by sharing this reel. We can’t wait to see you!
🦸 Early bird pricing is here—but only through July 31!![]()
Now’s the perfect time to register for the 6th Annual CASA of the River Region Superhero 5K & Fun Run and save on your registration while supporting children in our community who have experienced abuse and neglect.![]()
Every step you take helps CASA continue advocating for children who need a voice.![]()
⏰ Early bird rates end July 31. Don’t wait—register today and join us on November 7 at Montgomery Whitewater! runsignup.com/Race/AL/Montgomery/CASASuperhero5KFR![]()
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Pictured above:![]()
Charity Alpert, Executive Director of CASA of the River Region![]()
Daylan Smith, New CASA volunteer![]()
Judge Jessica Sanders![]()
Pam Tindal, Retiring Director of CASA of Autauga & Chilton Counties![]()
Ariel Donovan, Advocate Coordinator of Autauga & Chilton Counties![]()
We’re growing to serve more children!![]()
CASA of the River Region is proud to announce our expansion into Autauga and Chilton Counties, joining our existing service in Montgomery and Elmore Counties. Following the retirement of longtime CASA of Autauga & Chilton Counties Executive Director Pam Tindal, CASA of the River Region will continue the vital mission of advocating for children in foster care throughout all four counties. Beginning July 1, we’ll advocate for children in foster care across four counties, ensuring children have a dedicated voice in court and a caring adult by their side.![]()
This exciting milestone reflects our continued commitment to changing children’s stories through the power of trained community volunteers.![]()
Together, we’re making sure every child has someone who speaks up for their best interests.![]()
💙 Interested in volunteering, donating, or learning more? Learn more at casaoftheriverregion.org![]()
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A new group of advocates is ready to make a difference. 💙![]()
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Please help us welcome our newest CASA volunteers! Thank you for committing your time and heart to children in the River Region who need a voice.![]()
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Summer is a season of growth, adventure, and new beginnings. For children in foster care, it can also be a time of uncertainty.![]()
You can help provide stability and hope by becoming a CASA volunteer. Just a few hours each month can make a lifelong impact.![]()
Visit our website at the link in our bio to learn more about volunteering.