Light of Hope Raised Nearly $150,000 for Children in Need
October 18, 2019
CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties hosted its annual Light of Hope Fundraising Luncheon on Tuesday, October 15th at The Westin Westminster’s new Legacy Ballroom and raised more than $148,000!Funds raised will aid our program's mission of providing specially selected and trained community volunteers, CASA Volunteers, to advocate for abused and neglected children in the pursuit of saf
Sarah Downey named October Advocate of the Month
October 15, 2019
Sarah Downey, October’s Advocate of the Month, is originally from Illinois and came to Colorado a few years ago with a great love for the outdoors. After hearing more about CASA through a friend who is also a CASA Volunteer, she decided it would be a perfect fit and joined our program in 2017. Sarah is currently advocating for a youth who was abandoned after her mother was involved in a
Jessica Preston Named September Advocate of the Month
September 17, 2019
Jessica Preston September Advocate of the Month Our Volunteers at CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties always manage to inspire us in new ways and show what a unique difference they can make to each case. While there are some children that can never be reunified with their parents, we train our advocates to realize that if it is best for the child, returning home really can be the best outc
Dale Pierce Named August Advocate of the Month
August 9, 2019
Dale Pierce August Advocate of the Month Often at CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties, we see CASA Volunteers join our efforts who are familiar with the child welfare system or come from careers that were highly involved in working with children. And while some may think this is naturally the case to want prior experience with these areas, our program has plenty of volunteers who prove t
Indulge Raises Nearly $130,000 For Children in Need!
July 23, 2019
Indulge: Carnevale Italiano is a Success! July 23rd, 2019 We would like to say thank you to all who attended this year'sIndulge for CASA event! Indulge: Carnevale Italiano took place on Thursday, July 19th at Balistreri Vineyards and was one of our most successful yet, bringing in over 250 attendees and raisingnearly $130,000. Funds raised will aid CASA’s mission of providing s
Judy Goater named July Advocate of the Month
July 10, 2019
Judy Goater July Advocate of the Month At CASA of Adams & Broomfield counties, we are fortunate to work within a judicial system that prides itself on helping children through supporting families. From finding treatment and therapy options to providing resources for child care and medical assistance, Adams and Broomfield Counties have high rates of reunification with parents because Judici
An Announcement From Our ED: CASA Moves to New Location!
July 8, 2019
To All Of Our Supporters, The board and staff of CASA are excited to share some great news with you.After much planning and anticipation, on Monday, July 8, the CASA offices will be moving from the Adams County Justice Center to the Adams County Hum
Jennie Dreiling named June Advocate of the Month
June 1, 2019
Jennie’s case involves two teenagers, who both had to be removed from their home due to emotional abuse. She and her legal team had been struggling to get them out of the home, until Jennie was able to reach a level of trust with them that lead to them sharing the details that were finally able to get them into new placements. Both teens are now thriving: they are being supported emotion
Ashley Cunningham named May Advocate of the Month
May 1, 2019
Ashley is currently serving on not one but two cases, one with an infant and the other a toddler. Aside from always being consistent with her visits and keeping her legal team in the loop, she has also brought the attention and care to her cases that has proven why CASA Volunteers are so important. In her case with the newborn, Ashley was the one who was able to bring the parent up
The Difference Advocacy Can Make: Jewel's Story
April 8, 2019
The Difference Advocacy Can Make: Jewel’s Story Here at CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties, our CASA Volunteers try to give hope to children while navigating the child welfare system, but they never forget the work they are doing can have benefits that last a lifetime. We had the opportunity to catch up with Jewel, former CASA Youth, who was able to give an even more in-depth look at
Sherri Sos Named April Advocate of the Month
April 5, 2019
April Volunteer of Month Sherri Sos Those who get involved with CASA know that the support they get from beginning to end can come from multiple places. Whether from staff, their Program Coordinator or other parties on the case, when you are working with CASA you know you are never alone on your journey to improving a child’s life. Having this sense of teamwork can make the exp
Christina Mijares Named March Advocate of the Month
March 5, 2019
Here at CASA, the children we advocate for often look to our volunteers for guidance as they navigate the child welfare system. Whether it is lessons from words spoken or actions taken, the impact just one person can have on their lives is clear. Christina Mijares is one volunteer who has seized the opportunity to make a difference in a youth’s life in any way she can, and CASA o
Maile Kobayashi named February Advocate of the Month
February 1, 2019
Maile Kobayashi February Advocate of the Month It is always inspiring to hear about the many ways people find the CASA organization, especially when it is through family, friends, or through their career. Maile Kobayashi, February Advocate of the Month, discovered CASA while in college after meeting a friend who was a CASA Volunteer. Maile began her journey with CASA of Adams & Broomfiel
Candie Toller Named January Advocate of the Month
January 20, 2019
When it was founded in 1999, it became clear that CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties was a nonprofit that needed kind, compassionate individuals who were ready for hands-on experience in helping children. Now, 20 years later, the volunteer opportunity CASA offers has brought out the best of our communities and people who have proven that anyone can be an everyday hero and help advocate for ab
Erika Sell Named December Advocate of the Month
December 20, 2018
To be a CASA Volunteer Advocate means to take on a dedication to changing the lives of children in need. From the training to the swearing-in, the volunteer opportunity CASA provides is one that individuals sometimes wonder if they can commit enough of themselves to and if they can make a difference. Erika Sell, a mother of two and full-time marketing specialist, proves anyone can make a differenc
Barbara Zeidman named November Advocate of the Month
November 30, 2018
Barbara Zeidman November Advocate of the Month The Child Welfare System is comprised of many individuals that care about children and fight for their futures. The sad reality, however, is that the number of children in need of help is often overwhelming and disproportional to the number of available professionals that work with them. Many children are left without someone who will get to