Additionally, a percentage of Cowlitz County marriage application funds are funneled directly to CASA. The United Way provides generous funding to Cowlitz County CASA. Washington State also provides funding through the Administrative Offices of the Courts.
I don’t understand. Why am I angry? Why can’t I see my Mom or Dad? Why should I trust you.
Local Facts About the CASA Program
Whatever time you have to devote to a child, it’s more than that child has ever had. You don’t need any special skills. It’s all about caring and common sense.
On average, children are in the foster care system for about two years.
Thanks to the CASA program, children involved in the foster care system are typically there for a shorter amount of time.
CASA volunteer advocates put in an average of 8-10 hours per month on their case.
CASA volunteer advocates agree to take a case and stay with it until the child’s case is closed.
If a paid guardian at litem/attorney were to provide the same level of time as the CASA advocate to a case, it would cost more than $400 per month!
Because of our volunteer program, CASA is able to provide this level of care of $507 per child, per year!
CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as officers of the court. In an overburdened social welfare system, abused and neglected children often slip through the cracks among hundreds of current cases. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
