Advocates for Children CASA

Colorado Gives Day may have passed, but it is not too late to give!   We know that instability and changes at home can cause a chronic stress response for children and youth that is detrimental to the developing brain. Research shows that a single caring adult can serve as a buffer against this toxic stress. CASA Volunteers, like Nora, are not only spending fun and positive time with children and youth, but they are creating safe spaces for young people to heal, grow, and be themselves.   With donations from supporters like you, we can ensure that even more children and youth have access to safe spaces. Every child deserves to have a Nora. Please make your donation by visiting this link: https://lnkd.in/gDaKTH53

Today is Colorado Gives Day! At Advocates for Children CASA, our vision is that all children dream, thrive, and grow with a sense of belonging and empowerment to build a successful future. We are grateful for community partnerships that allow us to share opportunities for meaningful memories, exciting events, and access to resources for children, youth, and families. Please consider donating this Colorado Gives Day, by visiting https://lnkd.in/gDaKTH53, as your donation will contribute to the creation of many more childhood memories to come!

Come shop our Holiday CASA Shop for any current or previous CASA kiddos! Reach out to Georgia Reiss at Georgia_Reiss@adv4children.org with questions!

When Nancy tells Yasmin she's going to show up, she shows up. We know that this stability is capable of changing a child's story, instilling hope, and providing opportunities for them to dream, thrive, and grow. Studies have shown that over time, one consistent adult dedicated to a child’s well-being can make a huge difference in the trajectory of a young person's life - especially one who has entered the child welfare system. For instance, the steady involvement of a CASA Volunteer, like Nancy, has proven to reduce the amount of time a child may spend in foster care, to ensure the child and family have access to vital resources, and to support the reunification of families whenever possible. With your help, we can continue to ensure that every child feels the support, safety, and security of a consistent adult. Your donation today, on Giving Tuesday, will go towards the programming and resources that make the best-interest advocacy and individualized support of CASA Volunteers like Nancy possible. Please make your donation today by visiting this link: https://lnkd.in/gDaKTH53

Special moments between a child and their CASA Volunteer are priceless. They stem from consistency, compassion, and care. At Advocates for Children CASA, we want to support CASA Volunteers in building sustainable and long-lasting relationships with their assigned child(ren)/youth through regular visits. This guide provides ideas for cost-effective or free activities for children of all ages. We hope this brings inspiration, excitement, and joy into the planning of your next visit!   For any specific resource questions or thoughts, please feel free to reach out to our Development Coordinator, Georgia Reiss, at georgia_reiss@adv4children.org. 

We are so honored to receive a donation from 100 Women Who Care Douglas County! Thank you to our two wonderful volunteers who nominated us, Joelle and Grace, and to the more than 150 women who contributed to this generous donation. These funds will help ensure our children and families have the resources, items, and necessities they need to start 2025 off strong. 

According to National CASA, children and youth with a CASA volunteer reported higher levels of hope than those without a volunteer. A child’s hope has been linked to numerous positive outcomes such as academic success, overall wellbeing, increases in self-control, positive social relationships and optimism. You can bring this hope to a child this holiday season by supporting Advocates for Children CASA! Please consider making a donation between now and December 10 in honor of Colorado Gives Day at https://lnkd.in/gDaKTH53 Thank you for your support!

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