Next Volunteer Training Begins April 9th

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Children Have Never Needed Us More

Imagine how it would feel to be told that your mom isn't "safe" to be around. Imagine being pulled away from your friends and everything else you've ever known. Imagine walking into a room full of people dressed in suits, talking about what should happen to you next. Then, imagine someone standing up for you and saying the exact words you want to say about your situation, but don't know how, because you are only 7 years old. CASA exists to be that someone, so that no child has to face the foster care system alone.

Become A Hero

When you become, or support a CASA volunteer, you are easing the unimaginable pain of a child. With your help, kids in the foster system will have a dependable friend in a in the midst of the undependable life they have been given. A child with a CASA volunteer is more than half as likely to re-enter the foster care system. Together we can make sure that no child faces the foster system alone.

“CASA is an organization of people with a proven record of service, excellence, high standards, determination and an unwavering commitment to abused and neglected children and to advocating for justice for all children."

 

- Judge Joyce Williams Warren

News, Events & Highlights

Cronkhite Jeepin' Gold Sponsor

Cronkhite Homes | Jeepin’ for CASA | Gold Sponsor

Vanessa Scavuzzo - CASA Board of Directors

Vanessa Scavuzzo | Board Member Spotlight

Jeep Kings - Jeepin' for CASA Platinum Sponsor

Jeep Kings | Jeepin’ for CASA | Platinum Sponsor

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Corwin Automotive Group | Jeepin’ for CASA | Platinum Sponsor

Kim Tilley CASA of Southwest Missouri Board Member

Kim Tilley | Board Member Spotlight

Kim Rippy - CASA Board of Directors

Kim Rippy | Board Member Spotlight

Royal Barbell + Fitness Lift Up A Child Sponsor

Royal Barbell + Fitness | Lift Up A Child | Sponsor

Charity Elmer - CASA Board of Directors

Charity Elmer | Board Member Spotlight

GIG Salad Lift Up A Child

GIG SALAD | Lift Up A Child | Strongman Sponsor

Hogan Land Title Company - Jeepin' for CASA Bronze Sponsor

Hogan Land Title Company | Jeepin’ for CASA | Bronze Sponsor

Penmac Lift Up A Child Reigning Champion Sponsor

Penmac | Lift Up A Child | Reigning Campion Sponsor

O'Reilly Development Company Lift Up A Child WOD Sponsor

O’Reilly Development Company | Lift Up A Child | WOD Sponsor

Kristin Marquess - CASA Board of Directors

Kristin Marquess | Board Member Spotlight

Dale's Roofing | Lift Up A Child Strongman Sponsor

Dale’s Roofing | Lift Up A Child | Strongman Sponsor

Micheala Steinmetz-Benton - CASA Board of Directors

Micheala Steinmetz-Benton | Board Member Spotlight

Kitchenland Lift Up A Child WOD Sponsor

Kitchenland | Lift Up A Child | WOD Sponsor

The Carpet Shoppe Lift Up A Child

The Carpet Shoppe | Lift Up A Child | Strongman Sponsor

Clampitt Paper - Lift Up A Child Presenting Sponsor

Clampitt Paper | Lift Up A Child | PRESENTING SPONSOR

Mouery's Flooring - Lift Up A Child Strongman Sponsor

Mourey’s Flooring | Lift Up A Child | Strongman Sponsor

Susan Yaktine - CASA Board of Directors

Susan Yaktine | Board Member Spotlight

Mercy Hospital Springfield - Lift Up A Child Strongman Sponsor

Mercy | Lift Up A Child | Strongman Sponsor

Camille Knowles - CASA Board of Directors

Camille Knowles | Board Member Spotlight

Pierce Vision Specialists Lift Up A Child

Pierce Vision | Lift Up A Child | WOD Sponsor

Associated Electric Lift Up A Child

Associated Electric | Lift Up A Child | Strongman Sponsor

Mayse Automotive - Jeepin' for CASA Platinum Sponsor

Mayse Automotive | Jeepin’ for CASA | Platinum Sponsor

Nancy O'Reilly Lift Up A Child Reigning Champion Sponsor

Nancy O’Reilly Family Foundation | Lift Up A Child | Reigning Champion Sponsor

BluCurrent Lift Up A Child

BluCurrent | Lift Up A Child | Strongman Sponsor

Safari Off-Road Jeepin's For CASA Bronze Sponsor

Safari Off-Road | Jeepin’ for CASA | Bronze Sponsor

Big Broz BBQ | Lift Up A Child Sponsor

Big Broz BBQ | Lift Up A Child | Sponsor

Carly Taft - CASA Board of Directors

Carly Taft | Board Member Spotlight

Skyler Henson - CASA Board of Directors

Skyler Henson | Board Member Spotlight

This is the Reality

Numbers tell an awful story, but the worst part is the children living that reality.
600,000 children will find themselves in U.S. foster care & family court systems this
year. On average, each one of those children will change homes three times.

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The Power of CASA

Shannon Rosebrough, CASA Volunteer

"My proudest moment would be seeing a sibling group I advocated for be adopted. I met with the children twice a month for the 2 years they were in the foster care system. I also attended monthly meetings and quarterly court hearings on their behalf to make sure their voice was heard. The process can be emotional and I was very proud of the work we had together to get to that point."

-Shannon Rosebrough, CASA Volunteer

Shannon Rosebrough, CASA Volunteer

"Being a CASA for Skylar and Mackenzie has been a great opportunity to connect with them and be a consistent person that listens to their needs and gives them a voice in their foster care case. After a year and a half of being in foster care, Skylar and Mackenzie were able to adopted by a loving family and I am honored to be a part of their story."

-Eden Holt, CASA Volunteer

Anne advocated for a youth who is deaf/hard of hearing and communicates through ASL (American Sign Language). CASA Volunteer, Anne Watters, who was also fluent in ASL was assigned to his case and truly allowed the child to feel heard and understood in a way that others could not. Her consistency and care for this child throughout his foster care journey made all of the difference. On adoption day with his new family, the child changed his name to "Levi" which means "to join and belong."

-Anne Watters, CASA Volunteer

Some stories have hard journeys and many twists and turns. Unfortunately, these 2 children endured a lot during their 4 years in the foster care system. They experienced multiple foster home changes and even were placed in 2 adoptive homes before finding their forever family. Through each twist and turn, CASA Diane was there to help bring some calm to their storm and a familiar face no matter where they moved.

With her help and advocacy, these children now have the safety and future they deserve. The days that were full of unknowns, maybes and fear have been exchanged for stability, comfort and familiarity.

-Diane Bolin, CASA Volunteer

Become Part of the Solution

Our budget and volunteer roster currently allows us to serve 304 children in foster care, but there are 1,300 children in foster care in Greene, Christian and Taney Counties. The need is staggering, and we can’t do it without your help. We will not stop until every child has an advocate.

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Understand What It's Like

To Be a CASA

To Be a CASA

Hear from six different CASA volunteers from six very different walks of life.

To Be a Foster Child

To Be a Foster Child

Take a peek behind the curtain into what the foster care system feels like for a child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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