CASA of the Continental Divide

Vision: All children and families will thrive

CASA of the Continental Divide provides court appointed advocacy for children in Colorado’s Fifth Judicial District.   Our goal is to be appointed for, and have volunteers serving 100% of child welfare and truancy cases throughout the district.

CASA of the Continental Divide serves a large area of the Central-Colorado mountain region. Our program covers the 3,069 square miles of Eagle, Lake, Summit, and Clear Creek Counties. We attend proceedings at 4 Court Houses, work with 4 Departments of Human Services, and provide advocacy for children in Eagle, Lake, Summit and Clear Creek Counties. Due to lack of foster families within the child’s home counties, some children who are removed from their home may be placed in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and sometimes out of state.  Our Volunteers make a huge impact and commitment when they advocate for children in need.

CASA of the Continental Divide consists of 2 full time and 4 part time staff. Our programs are driven by Child Advocate Volunteers who work hard to make sure that every child they serve is being well cared for and receiving consistent support through a difficult process.  Each year our volunteers donate over thousands of hours of their time and drive thousands of miles on behalf of CASA and the children we serve.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are trained volunteers who represent the best interests of children involved in the child welfare court system…

A CASA truancy advocate focuses specifically on supporting children who are experiencing chronic absenteeism or truancy in school…

The Safe Exchange Parenting Time (SEPT) program offered by CASA of the Continental Divide provides a neutral and secure environment for children during custody exchanges and parenting time visitations…