CASA, Inc. of Larimer County

CASA, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt (501)c(3) organization that recruits and trains volunteers to work as Court Appointed Special Advocates. These volunteers are appointed by the Juvenile Judge, Eighth Judicial District, to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children within our court system.

CASA, Inc. manages the Harmony House family visitation centers in Fort Collins and Loveland, where supervised visitations and exchanges (custody/divorce) can occur within a warm, homelike atmosphere.

Be the Difference. Volunteer.

Speak up for a child at risk as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Or make Harmony House a safe environment for children and parents to meet.

Be the Difference. Donate.

Support us as a donor. Help keep these children safe. Your donation can help ensure someone speaks for them.

Come, Enjoy, Support
The 5th Annual Chipper's Lanes Black Tie Bowling!

Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Chipper's Lanes on Horsetooth Rd., Fort Collins

There will be fun times, appetizers, silent auction and bowling (or not) in festive attire! It is not only great time to share with friends and family, you can also feel wonderful for supporting the children in need in our community!

Please see Chipper's Lanes Black Tie Bowling for more information.

Thank You to our Sponsors!
Chipper's Lanes, GraFic Studios, Inc., Tri-102.5, The Point 99.9 FM
Strikes Sponsors: PVHS Foundation • Premier Employment Screening Services
Spares Sponsors: First Bank • RBC Wealth Management
Lane Sponsors: Canyon Concert Dance Center Foundation • Guaranty Bank • Hunt Spillman Associates • Jalapena the Clown • Northern Colorado Anesthesia Professionals • St. Renatus

For Questions or to learn how you can help please email Jeanie Long at CASA.Jeanie@comcast.net

CASA Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m.

Do you know someone who'd be an excellent CASA? Maybe it's you. Please join us to learn more about this life changing experience at the Larimer County Justice Center (WEST door). No high pressure sales just stories of how something as simple as showing up in an abused child's life made all the difference. Call our volunteer coordinator, Maureen Carrigan, at 970-377-9445 for more information or email her at cassaharmony@yahoo.com. You may click on the Volunteer link to download an application.

Special Thanks to our Light of Hope Breakfast Sponsors

Realities for Children, First Bank
Lift 4-U Life Improvement Fitness Training, Harsh International
GraFic Studios, Inc. and Schrader Oil

Thank you all for helping make Invisible Kids VISIBLE!

CASA Volunteer, Daniele Olagnero, mentioned her experience being an "invisible" child in the child welfare system and how she would cry wishing she had a parent who loved her. CASA's belief that every child deserves a safe and permanent home resonates with her and she works with CASA children to help them be VISIBLE: Validated, Intelligent, Survivor, Invincible, Beautiful, Living and Empowered.

Magistrate Berenato spoke of the difficult circumstances of the kids she has seen in Court who are victims of abuse and/or neglect. She mentioned the many different adults from GALs, DHS case workers and therapists that may revolve through these kids lives during the time they are in the legal system which may be up to three years. The lucky ones, she said, are those that have one CASA volunteer through the entire process. A CASA volunteer is not only a consistent, caring friend but also provides valuable informaton and insight to the Court.