Our mission is to recruit, train, guide, and support volunteers appointed by Polk County judges to represent the best interest of abused and neglected children in the judicial dependency system. CASAs ensure that each child’s voice is heard and their needs are not overlooked during the life of the case.

 

As this year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible difference compassion can make in the life of a child. Every day a CASA volunteer stands alongside children who have been abused or neglected - offering them hope, stability, and the assurance that someone truly cares.

 

When a child enters the Polk County foster care system, they feel scared and unseen. But thanks to the dedication of our CASA staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and the generosity of community members like you, each child has someone in their corner. This year alone, CASA volunteers have devoted over 4800 hours to help 78 children find safety, healing, and a sense of belonging.

 

As we look ahead to the coming year, we know our work is far from done. There are still children in Polk County waiting for a CASA volunteer; a steady trusted adult who will speak for their best interests in and outside of the courtroom.

 

Your support makes it possible for us to recruit, train, and empower volunteers to change a child’s life, one child at a time.

 

Before the year ends, we invite you to make a tax-deductible donation to CASA of Polk County, Inc. Your gift, no matter what size, will help ensure that every child we serve knows they are valued, loved, and never alone.

 

From all of us at CASA of Polk County, Inc., we thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your belief in the power of advocacy and hope. Together we give each child a beacon of hope and build a brighter future.

 

With heartfelt gratitude,