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More than a quarter of Colorado students were chronically absent from school last year, meaning they missed 10% or more of the school year.

The activities of CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties in 2023 reduced the lifetime social costs and increased the lifetime earnings of the children served, improving Colorado’s communities and labor market.

Hi! My name is Alex Fandrich. I joined CASA this year and am currently serving on my first case. Since becoming a CASA Volunteer there have been so many great moments. Even though it’s cheesy to say, the most meaningful moments are the smaller ones where I can see there is a legitimate bond and sense of trust being built.

Since becoming a CASA, Kathleen has learned so much more than she expected. “I learned how resilient kids can be. They have been through so much and yet they still want to focus on school, focus on their future.”

“I really appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this organization. It really means a lot to me.”

Anne Usman knew that in her free time, she wanted to do something big. She wanted to do something worthwhile. She wanted to make a difference in her community.

John Osmundson was sworn in on October 6th, 2021 and has worked on one case continuously since. His continued hard work for CASA has not gone unnoticed and that is why he was nominated as the Volunteer of the Month for August!

Learn more about our 2023 CASA Celebration Award Winners and watch a video about their story.

Jan was sworn-in as a CASA Volunteer a little over five years ago and since then has worked on three different cases. While every case has had its ups and downs, it’s the special moments in between that remind her of why she’s here in the first place.

When Laura heard about the work and goals of the CASA program, she recalls her “heart beating fast, and it felt like a sign that she should volunteer.”