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Our mission is to recruit, train, and support volunteers to advocate for children under the protection of the court who have experienced abuse and neglect with the goal of strengthening families in Douglas County, Kansas.
👋 Interested in becoming an advocate for children in foster care? Join us for a Lunch & Learn on Friday, January 16, from 12-1 p.m. at Lawrence Beer Co. to hear about what CASA is and how you can contribute. 🔗 RSVP here: https://loom.ly/nPdqWDI
#DouglasCountyCASA #CASA #ChildAdvocacy
READ: Erick Vaughn talks about how the spirit of advocacy that defines CASA’s work w/individual children is expanding into systems-level change thru Step Up for Kansas Kids. If you’ve wondered how advocacy can move from a child’s case to improvement statewide, start here: https://loom.ly/3pGSL0s
Our December newsletter recently went out, and it’s one of our richest editions of the year. Read the December newsletter here: https://loom.ly/5UDNv60 And subscribe to receive future emails from us: https://loom.ly/Lr1wt7s
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Our newsletter shares what’s happening in the child welfare system, why it matters for our communities, and where help is most needed. Sign up here: https://loom.ly/Lr1wt7s
#ChildAdvocacy #KansasFosterCare #CASACommunity #StepUpForKansasKids
Every child in foster care deserves a consistent, caring adult who is focused on their well-being and future. That’s what a CASA volunteer provides. If you’ve ever wondered how you can directly support kids in your community, this is the place to start: https://loom.ly/-z5YMbc #VolunteerWithCASA
Join us on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:00 p.m. for a virtual volunteer info session to learn more about how you can share your time and skills to create a brighter future for a child in Douglas County. Register now: https://loom.ly/Aly9DLA
This article breaks down five realities of the Kansas child welfare system and five ways CASA volunteers change the story for kids: providing a consistent adult, independent advocacy, rigorous training, a voice in court, and better outcomes. https://loom.ly/Iabv8iU
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We recognize that mental health is deeply connected to the experiences of children in foster care and supporting mental wellness is key to showing up as a consistent, caring adult and advocating for the services a child needs to heal and thrive.
#ChildWelfare #MentalHealthAwareness #CASAcommunity
Are you thinking about applying to be a CASA but need to know more? Join us virtually on Monday, October 6 at 12 p.m. to learn what it means to provide consistency and support for children in foster care, and how we help prepare you to step into this important role. https://loom.ly/UGB7LHc
Come say hello at your local farmers market this week! 🌽
Douglas County CASA will be at Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market today, October 2nd from 4:00-6:30 p.m. and at the Lawrence Farmers Market on Saturday, October 4th.
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ICYMI: When Tiffany was in foster care, that constant in her life was CASA Kathy McCarter. “One of the most important roles I played was simply being the person who had known her the longest,” says Kathy. Read her Q&A: https://loom.ly/i99zgCA
#CASACommunity #KansasFosterCare #ChildAdvocacy
Step Up for Kansas Kids is an action network that engages people to take action for kids in the overburdened Kansas child welfare system. We sat down with Erick to talk about the difference CASA makes in a child’s life & why he is passionate about community collaboration: https://loom.ly/-eKKo5w
Last week, the annual Winds Across the Prairie event once again took our breath away: Beautiful music, stunning setting, delicious food — and most of all, the incredible generosity of our supporters who made the evening possible.
We are offering naloxone trainings not only for our CASA volunteers but for the entire Douglas County Community. Join us Wednesday,9/24 @ 6:30 p.m. at Lawrence Public Library or Saturday, 11/15 @ 8:30 a.m. at the CASA office (with breakfast provided!). RSVP at https://loom.ly/-F95pX0.
Douglas County CASA is proud to launch Step Up for Kansas Kids, an initiative to build support for children and families involved in the child welfare system across Kansas. Sign up today and share with a friend: https://loom.ly/FXe-QnA
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Tomorrow evening, the sounds of the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble will rise against the backdrop of rolling prairie at Triple R Ranch for our sold-out Winds Across the Prairie event. Read Dean Popiel’s reflections here: https://loom.ly/JcOhpcU
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With Winds Across the Prairie in its fifth year, we know this event requires upfront dedication from our supporters. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor CEK Insurance for their continued, reliable contributions to CASA and its efforts in Douglas County.
#WindsAcrossThePrairie #CASA Community
Douglas County CASA wants our local families to thrive, and part of our focus on doing that is making sure the voice of each child under the court’s protection is heard. We deeply appreciate the our Champion Sponsors for partnering with us.
#WindsAcrossThePrairie #CASACommunity
We invite you to the ABCs of CASA on Saturday, September 27 - Advocacy, Breakfast, and Coffee will be served! Join us for this breakfast info session at Perkins at 8:30 a.m. - RSVP at https://loom.ly/S0u2oqQ
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With 68 children currently on our waiting list, we are grateful for every opportunity we get to tell people about the work we do. Thank you to our Guardian Sponsors for helping us continue our work of making CASA a well-known child welfare resource.
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Winds Across the Prairie supports our overall fundraising goals by providing nearly a quarter of our annual income – we know each Advocate Sponsor values the work of CASA to provide safe, caring adults for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
#WindsAcrossThePrairie #CASACommunity
Winds Across the Prairie is coming up next week and we are so grateful for everyone that supports this beautiful evening. Thank you to our Mentor Sponsors and their contributions to making this sell-out concert successful once again in 2025!
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If you believe in CASA’s mission and are ready to contribute your time, expertise, and voice to our work, we want to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about board service and how you can help strengthen advocacy for children in our community. #ChildAdvocacy #CommunityLeadership #CASAcommunity
When Kathy McCarter became a CASA volunteer more than 20 years ago, she thought she’d take one case and move on. But that one case ended up being Tiffany — and the start of a lifelong bond. Read her story: https://loom.ly/i99zgCA
Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Apply now to become a CASA and take part in our next training class beginning Wednesday, September 3rd.
Get ready to make a difference — apply now to volunteer. https://loom.ly/j6TioL8
#ChildWelfare #VolunteerOpportunity #ChildAdvocacy
In a recent interview with Kansas Public Radio, Executive Director Erick Vaughn shares how CASA volunteers fill gaps in the child welfare system, why more volunteers are needed, and how one CASA stepped in to help 5 siblings sleep comfortably in their new home. Listen: https://loom.ly/WivOnIs
We’re proud to share that Douglas County CASA has passed this year’s Kansas Office of Judicial Administration (OJA) audit with flying colors!
Huge thanks to our staff and volunteers who make this work possible every day!
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Join us for a virtual volunteer info session on August 22 at 9:00 a.m. to learn about advocating for children in foster care! Hosted by our Community Engagement Coordinator, this is a casual and informative session meant to answer all your questions. Register here: https://loom.ly/q0wslBE
ICYMI: Our child advocacy work is most visible within courtrooms and foster homes, but there is a great deal that happens behind the scenes.
Check out our article from Erick Vaughn about the lesser known side of CASA’s work from background checks to grant reporting. https://loom.ly/KpD9XQ4
Douglas County CASA is looking for board members to join our organization! If you're passionate about child welfare, non-profit work, advocacy, or making a difference, we could use your help. Find out more at https://loom.ly/S5DkJ7o.
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