Court Appointed Special Advocates
A Powerful Voice in a Child's Life
Make a Difference!
Helping abused and neglected children throughout Colorado.
Colorado's children need your help! Be a Court-Appointed Special Advocate!
Colorado CASA advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children by promoting and supporting the development, growth and continuation of quality CASA programs and services to benefit children thoughout Colorado.
For information about becoming a CASA volunteer or to support CASA locally, please click on the Agency Information link or call 303-623-5380 to find the CASA program nearest you.
About CASA
Our Purpose
Colorado CASA is the statewide coordinating agency for CASA in Colorado. Nationwide, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, created in 1977, has over 900 member agencies that train volunteers to speak up for abused, neglected or abandoned children in the court.
CASA volunteers are appointed to gather information in child abuse and neglect cases and speak to the court on behalf of the needs of the children. Currently, there are 17 CASA programs in Colorado, covering 19 of the 22 Judicial Districts.
Colorado CASA and the 17 local CASA programs in Colorado work cooperatively with the Department of Human Services, the County courts, and other child serving agencies to improve the lives of abused and neglected children in Colorado.
The Foundation
CASA is based on the belief that every child has the right to a safe, permanent home. By thoroughly exploring each child's background, dedicated and intensively trained CASA volunteers are able to assess each child's situation and make objective recommendations to the court. The child may be placed with parents, in foster care or available for permanent adoption.
Our Contribution in Colorado
There are over 900 Colorado CASA volunteers paired with children statewide. Colorado's CASA organizations serve over 2900 children annually. Yet more CASA volunteers are needed to help over 7000 additional children who need an advocate. Colorado CASA is a non-profit 501.c.3 agency receiving funding through foundation, corporate and individual donations throughout Colorado.