Jasper County CASA

We’re #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

You don't have to be a CASA alone! This husband-and-wife pair advocate for children on 2 different cases. While they both have their own ways to advocate, they have each other to talk to. On average, our CASAs spend 8 to 10 hours a month visiting the children on their case, updating the family support team, and having fun at kid events! If you're interested in becoming a CASA, reach out using the link below. jascocasa.org/volunteer

What is the CASA commitment? 🤔 ❤️ Meet with the child they're appointed to twice a month ❤️ Write court reports and attend in person hearings ❤️ Update the child's family support team ❤️ Keep documentation up to date This is a volunteer experience like no other! On average, our CASAs spend 8 to 10 hours a month fulfilling their commitment. If you're interested in becoming a CASA, reach out using the link below. jascocasa.org/volunteer

Light of Hope 2024 was held last week! We had over 200 individuals in attendance to learn about the role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate and how they can support our organization going forward. Huge thank you to our sponsors and everyone who volunteered to make this event possible! #ThankYou #DreamBig #LightOfHope2024 #ChangeaChildsStory

Our CASAs make a huge impact in the lives of children and families! Even working full time, this CASA was able to #ChangeaChildsStory . On average, our CASAs spend 8 to 10 hours a month visiting the children on their case, updating the family support team, and having fun at kid events! If you're interested in becoming a CASA, reach out using the link below. jascocasa.org/volunteer

Court Appointed Special Advocates [CASAs] are community volunteers who follow a child in foster care for the length of their case. This is a volunteer experience like no other! Our next round of training classes starts in June. Apply online today: jascocasa.org/volunteer

We are SO grateful for the support of Community Foundation of the Ozarks!

✨ The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with Children’s Trust Fund, granted $670,000 on Jan. 9 to 12 nonprofits addressing child abuse and neglect in the CFO’s service area of central and southern Missouri. The following agencies received grants from the Facility Improvement and Infrastructure Grant Program Powered by Children’s Trust Fund: • Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks: $65,600 to upgrade its clubhouses in Branson and Forsyth • Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri, Inc.: $58,662 to enhance its family spaces and IT infrastructure in Joplin • Good Shepherd Children & Family Services: $74,022 to expand its foster-care facilities in Jefferson County • Harmony House: $59,197 to improve its infrastructure in Springfield • Isabel's House: $50,060 to update its shelter in Springfield • Jasper County CASA: $24,834 to improve IT hardware and cybersecurity in Joplin • Kids' Harbor, Inc.: $75,659 to update its security and IT in Osage Beach • Ozarks Counseling Center: $55,959 to improve its children’s therapy waiting room, IT and security system in Springfield • Project 360 Youth Services.: $100,000 to improve its teen resource center in Lebanon • Regional Family Crisis Center: $17,000 to improve the HVAC system at its domestic violence shelter in Perry County • Safe House for Women.: $31,871 to enhance its IT, security and facility in Cape Girardeau • Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV): $57,136 to purchase a passenger van and improve its infrastructure in Cape Girardeau To learn more, go to https://lnkd.in/gpjXeMbh #ozarks #SGF #swmo #semo #philanthropy #grantmaking

We would love for you to partner with us by helping us prepare for the upcoming #holidayseason . Our #wishlist links are below with items for #volunteers to take to kids as gifts and for visit activities. We have one link specific to younger kids and another link for our teens and older youth! 0-12 year olds: https://a.co/g0qBYZJ 12-21 year olds: https://a.co/fP2DjJt

#didyouknow Children in the child welfare system with a CASA are less likely to reenter foster care? The children we serve are more likely to find a safe, stable, and permanent home. You can advocate for children in foster care! Apply online today at jascocasa.org/volunteer #ChangeaChildsStory #MakeaDifference #Volunteer