CASA of the Continental Divide's 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.

September

Randy J

August

Bruce G.

July

Allen C.

June

Dawn B.

December

Mary Ann L.

November

Karen E.

October

Kathy K.

Hear what our Volunteers have to say…..

I have learned a lot from volunteering as a CASA and enjoy the responsibility that we are trusted with. The thing that has impacted me the most is how respected my voice is. I am able to be a part of the process from beginning to end and make an impact on the families and children involved.

Mary Johnson

Lake County
I would encourage others to become CASA’s because it is so fulfilling to make a real difference in a child’s life. It is helpful and so worthwhile to get to know the child, get to know what their specific needs are what their desires are and to be a part of their life so they aren’t forgotten. Children who have a CASA have a strong advocate in their life to help secure a permanent home for them so they can live a safer, more enriching and loving life. With all the volunteer work that I have done over the years, being a CASA is the most interesting, challenging and rewarding volunteer job I’ve ever had.

Lois Bruce

Eagle County
I became a CASA because I thought that is one small way I can help with something I see as very destructive to America’s future. Now I’ve done it for a few years and I have had three cases and become the teenager whisperer!

Rebecca Huffstetler

Eagle County
I have found it gratifying to know that my involvement makes a difference in people’s lives. Also, it’s rewarding to be part of the team of people who pool their talents and resources to help children and families in need.

Nels Hinderlie

Eagle County
Eleanor Roosevelt once said “when you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die”. After a few years of ‘retirement, sort of’ I was feeling the need to be more involved with children, especially those with special needs and special family circumstances.

Joy Chandler

Clear Creek County
I believe this work is important and I encourage more people to become involved because it is for neglected and/or abused children who need a responsible adult’s time, compassion, and voice in a tough court system. Kids get lost and misguided so they need someone to learn what it’s been like in that household situation, and to stand up for them. And if you don’t quite have the time yet to become a fully trained advocate, then the “Friends of CASA” volunteer program is perfect for those who can give whatever spare time they have in helping fund-raise and fun-raise, as well as just bringing more awareness to the people of Summit, Lake, Clear Creek and Eagle Counties.

Amanda Acker

Summit County
It can be a heart-wrenching experience, but it is always worth it. CASA volunteers can be the only constant in a child’s life while they are going through many changes, some scary and some good. They need that consistency desperately.

Lynnette O'Keefe

Lake County
Becoming a CASA volunteer is rewarding and is a way to give back to the community by way of impacting future generations. Instilling value in children is something that will last a lifetime.

Lindsey Parlin

Lake County
I was looking for something meaningful to do with my life. I had too many me activities and not enough activities that made me feel good about what I was doing.

Jim Shaw

Summit County

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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