We would like to express our gratitude to our volunteers, stakeholders, as well as community members and leaders for your rapid response in support of CASA and our mission during COVID-19. We hope our community continues to practice self-care and rest assured the CASA family is here for our community. We look forward to staying connected with you.
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Hotline calls are down by 50%, but that does not mean the children we serve are at any less risk of abuse. Current volunteers have adapted to virtual visits for the children we serve and are taking necessary measures to make sure the welfare of our at-risk children remains a top priority. To stay up-to-date on visitation policies and best practices, please visit
CASA17th.org.
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To address the need to continue recruiting volunteers and ensure our program's growth is not affected by this crisis, we have moved forward with virtual trainings and swearing-ins. If you or anyone you know would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to Outreach & Recruitment Manager Abbie Foley at
abbie@casa17th.com
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Economy &
Sustainability
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Financial instability following this health crisis may threaten the service we can provide to our most vulnerable. We encourage our community to consider a
monetary donation
if you are able, or give of your time through volunteerism.
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"As a City Manager I have a lot of respect for the nonprofits that fill the voids and provide support in our communities. After a lifetime of service to kids I think our future has a lot to do with how successful these young people are. CASA offers opportunities that I think are unmatched to young people [in need]. This is a time we all need to step forward and set priorities, and my priorities are with kids and investing in their future. We are passing the gavel to people who will run this world I want to make sure every kid has the opportunity to do it from a good starting place."
-Don Tripp, CASA Board Member/Westminster City Manager
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Indulge: A Generation of Support for the Community's Youth
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Since 2000, our program has seen hundreds of fundraisers and community events to raise awareness and valuable funds, but few have remained. One of the events that blossomed from early on and continues today is our Indulge for CASA Gala. Started in 2007, this event grew from a humble wine tasting fundraiser to our most highly-anticipated event, bringing in over 250 guests last year.
One of our longest-standing Board Members, Belva Wildman, remembers when she and current Board Chair Bob Grant first created the event at Balistreri Vineyards.
"We might have had somewhere around 100 people there at that time. About 8:00 PM there was a huge clap of thunder and it started pouring... we continued with the auction of the items with water running through the tent, having drawings, drinking wine and raising money for the CASA kiddos.”
That year saw just over $10,000 raised, with guests excited to see the event continue the next year.
13 years later, Balistreri Vineyards remains a loyal host for our annual Gala. Julie Balistreri, owner and proprietor of Balistreri Vineyards, remembers the birth of Indulge well....
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This year, we invite you to attend Indulge like you have never seen it before. We will be offering a virtual option for our community members that want to participate in our annual celebration, as well as two intimate in-person events; both events will offer you fine wine in true 20's fashion. See Balistreri transformed with speakeasies, music, and the roaring energy of the 20's at Indulge for CASA: Feathers, Fedoras, and Fine Wine!
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Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Month!
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Bob joined the CASA family in February 2018. His current case involves a younger sibling pair whose parents struggle with domestic violence and substance abuse.
Bob has spent a lot of time focused on educational advocacy and is in frequent contact with the school’s assistant principal and social worker. The Guardian Ad Litem praised Bob during a recent review hearing, telling the Judge that Bob has been instrumental in working with the school.
When the state-wide shutdown was implemented, he went right to work doing what he needed, and has taken extra care to schedule Zoom meetings and connected the family with A Precious Child to make sure the children have the resources they need
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Judy joined CASA in October 2019. As a former teacher, she saw the need in the community and wanted to give back. She prides herself on being a person of trust to a child who often has no one to depend on, and being someone to remind them she will fight for them no matter what.
Her supervisor, Carolee Jackson, adds “Relationships are definitely Judy’s area of strength and she has demonstrated this skill in the strong relationships cultivated with her professional team, family members, and the child on her case. At the last family team meeting, Judy was able to speak up about concerns for permanency regarding the mother’s employment and lack of her own housing. After she spoke up, a plan was put in place for the mom to get her own apartment. As a supervisor, Judy is everything I want in a CASA!"
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Welcome to Our Newest CASA Volunteers!
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Our CASA Program made history this quarter for holding its first-ever Virtual Swearing-In Ceremonies! With 17 new Volunteer Advocates joining the CASA family in May and 19 in June, we could not be more grateful to see, that even in this trying time, there are inspiring individuals determined to make a difference. Thank you all and congratulations, your support is appreciated now more than ever!
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If you or anyone you know is ready to take the next step to becoming a CASA Volunteer, learn more and apply TODAY at
CASA17th.org
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Volunteer/Community Resources
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Summer is here! Visit CASA17th.org to
- Get up-to-date information regarding visits, program policies, and more.
After-hours Child Abuse hotline:
(844) CO4-KIDS or (844) 264-5437
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