Empowering Futures: CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties Secures $50K Grant to Champion Child Advocacy

CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties is excited to announce a major funding milestone as the organization successfully raised $50,000 to further its mission of advocating for vulnerable children. Since its inception in 1985, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) has been at the forefront of providing a compassionate, steady voice in the courtrooms for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. This generous funding infusion will be strategically directed toward enhancing the recruitment, training, and support systems for community volunteers who dedicate their time to being the trusted advocates that children so desperately need. With over 11,000 hours every year contributed by CASA volunteers in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, each moment spent by these committed individuals is a step toward ensuring that every child in the state’s custody finds a safe, loving, and permanent home. The raised funds will help scale up the vital services offered by CASA, equipping the organization to reach more children in the foster care system, relative placements, group homes, or treatment facilities by expediting the process of placing them in nurturing environments. The additional resources will also enable the expansion of outreach programs that aim to educate the community about the critical role of a CASA volunteer and the transformative impact they have in court proceedings. Ultimately, this funding supports the ongoing commitment to give each child a chance at happiness, stability, and a brighter future. CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties remains dedicated to its mission, reinforcing the belief that every child deserves a safe foundation to thrive.