Having a caring, consistent adult to listen and put a child’s best interests before all others’ can make all the difference.
CASA Volunteers are there to change lives at the most challenging time in a child’s life, and they do. Multiple studies have shown that children who have experienced abuse or neglect fare better with a CASA Volunteer by their side.
CASA Volunteers are everyday people that advocate for the safety and well-being of children and youth experiencing abuse and neglect.
You do not need a social work background or legal expertise to be a CASA Volunteer, but you do need to be committed. We require that you are 21 or older, and a background check cannot include violent and/or sexual crimes.
I know I can’t change the whole world, but I know by showing up for one child, I can make a change in theirs. Being a CASA volunteer is incredibly rewarding because it means providing mentorship, care, and a voice to a child who needs it most.
Elizabeth, CASA Volunteer
Children who have experienced abuse or neglect fare better with a CASA Volunteer by their side. The support a CASA Volunteer provides leads to brighter futures and stronger communities.
Children who have the support of a CASA are more likely to have a safe, permanent home.
Children with a CASA Volunteer supporting them are more likely to succeed in school.
With a CASA Volunteer, a child is half as likely to re-enter the foster care system.
Become a CASA Volunteer
As CASA youth look toward life after the foster system, the transition can be difficult. Navigating the foster system can be overwhelming for any child, but making the transition to adulthood can be particularly challenging. In response, Denver CASA’s Older Youth Program was created to support goal-oriented youth between 16 – 21 years old who have had some interaction with the system. We strongly believe in meeting youth where they are and working with them to gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in adulthood.
Older Youth Mentors provide valuable mentorship and guide young people through setting goals, breaking them into manageable steps, and celebrating each success. They understand the importance of providing guidance and advice – especially in the complicated and confusing world of supportive services. By encouraging Older Youth to develop the skills needed to make the transition out of the foster system, our mentors can play a key role in promoting better outcomes throughout adulthood.
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Denver CASA is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID #84-1300565