The CASA Mission

CASA of the Continental Divide guides volunteer advocates who ensure a child’s safety, best interest and well-being are at the forefront of legal proceedings.

Dependency & Neglect Advocacy Program:

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are trained volunteers who represent the best interests of children involved in the child welfare court system. Their primary role is to advocate for the child’s needs and ensure that their voice is heard throughout legal proceedings.

CASAs conduct independent investigations, which may include interviews with the child, family members, and relevant professionals, to gather comprehensive information about the child’s situation. They prepare reports for the court, providing insights and recommendations aimed at securing a safe and permanent home for the child.

By maintaining regular contact with the child and staying informed about their case, CASAs play a crucial role in fostering stability and support during a challenging time in the child’s life. Their involvement helps to ensure that decisions made in court prioritize the child’s well-being and future.

Our CASA Volunteers are Heroes!

Interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer?

Apply here:  Volunteer Application

Application instructions

Please gather the necessary information listed below prior to beginning the online application.  You will not be able to save the volunteer application and return at a later time to finish.

Once you have all your information at your fingertips, click on the Volunteer Application link above to complete the volunteer application.

  1. Volunteer Experience: Names of Organizations- Names of Supervisors-Dates of Volunteerism- Responsibilities
  2. Employment History for past five years: Name of Organizations-Titles-Responsibilities- Supervisor Names- Work Hours- Addresses- Phone Numbers-Dates of Employment
  3. Motor Vehicle ID and Insurance Information
  4. Three References: Names- Mailing Addresses- Phone Numbers- Email Addresses

Questions?

Land Acknowledgment

CASA of the Continental Divide acknowledges we are located on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Southern Utes, Uncompahgre Utes, Northern/ White River Utes, and Cheyenne peoples past and present. We acknowledge 48 contemporary tribal nations are historically tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado. In our daily lives, let us honor and respect those who stewarded the land through generations.

CASACD acknowledges this statement will evolve as we continue to learn the history of the land we occupy. 
We are in the process of educating ourselves about the atrocities that took place against indigenous peoples on this land.

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