Howard Yeoman Named September Advocate of the Month
September 13, 2018
September Advocate of the Month Howard Yeoman CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties is pleased to recognize Howard Yeoman as the September Advocate of the Month. Howard has been serving as a CASA Volunteer Advocate since October 2017, a mere four months into his retirement from serving as a nonprofit executive for 22 years. Howard states that CASA was the first volunteer opportunity he consi
Guys Who Give Donates to CASA
September 4, 2018
When thinking about CASA, and the work it does for children in the court system who need a voice, it is hard not to also think about the wonderful outside entities that make the work possible. As a nonprofit, CASA depends heavily on community support and are extremely honored to be the recipients of a $1,300 donation made by Guys Who Give – Broomfield. Guys Who Give, founded by Justi
The Worley Family: A CASA Success Story
September 3, 2018
THE WORLEY FAMILY: A CASA SUCCESS STORY Mike and Leesa Worley were no different than you or me. They worked, had a family, and, like many of us, wondered what else they could do in their community, namely for the local children. That’s when they decided to become foster parents. “Our vision at that time was one of providing a temporary home for children while their parents f
Irene Randall named August Volunteer of the Month
August 20, 2018
August Advocate of the Month Irene Randall The CASA Program is pleased to recognize Irene Randall as August Advocate of the Month. Irene is a devoted grandmother, employee, and golfer, who loves playing a round with her husband when she isn’t in court or at her job. Irene has been with CASA since 2010 and has had seven cases during that time. In her current case, Irene advocates fo
Katie Evans named July Advocate of the Month
July 20, 2018
July Advocate of the Month Katie Evans The CASA organization has chosen Katie Evans as July Advocate of the Month. She has been an advocate with CASA of Adams County for a little over a year. Since she became an advocate, she’s had several cases and is currently on her third, which involves a teenage boy who has been in seven different placements since 2016. Katie has built a stron
Leanne Holitza named April Advocate of the Month
July 6, 2018
April Advocate of the Month Leanne Holitza The CASA organization has chosen Leanne Holitza as April Advocate of the Month. She has been an advocate with CASA of Broomfield County for the past 13 years. Her current case has been opened for two years, and she’s developed a strong bond with the child, who hasn’t had consistency with therapists, as well as a range of other critical s
Nate Leaf named May Advocate of the Month
July 6, 2018
May Advocate of the Month Nate Leaf The CASA organization has chosen Nate Leaf as May Advocate of the Month. He has been an advocate with CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties for the past nine months. Ever since then, he’s been working with an abandoned teenager. As a retired teacher for Adams 12 School District and prior to that, having served in the Denver State Department visiting
Dave Kusel Named June Advocate of the Month
July 6, 2018
June Advocate of the Month Dave Kusel The CASA organization has chosen Dave Kusel as June Advocate of the Month. He has been an advocate with CASA of Broomfield County since 2005. He is currently working on three cases, one of which has been going on for four years. He remains a consistent voice in advocating for the children and resolving situations so that they can get back with their fami
Why We Do What We Do
June 25, 2018
Samantha Morgan, the 2018 Marlene Wiske CASA Volunteer of the Year, has been on her current case for over four years. The children, a girl age 10 and a boy age 9, have been in the system for eight years. They suffered severe abuse at the hands of their mother, who was incarcerated. Initially, the girl was often quiet, reserved, and disengaged. Now, she has found her voice and can express h
Melinda Coburn named March Advocate of the Month
March 1, 2018
She has been an advocate with CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties for the past year, during which time she has tirelessly taken on three cases.
24 CASA Volunteers Sworn In
February 13, 2018
The Honorable Judge Katherine Delgado swore in 24 community volunteers
Jennifer Otterson named February Advocate of the Month
February 1, 2018
She jumped into her role quickly by selecting a case with two girls, ages three and eight.
Terry Hoffman named January Advocate of the Month
January 1, 2018
She has been an advocate with CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties since 2017
December Advocate of the Month
December 1, 2017
Our CASAs really care about the well-being of children.