Our Mission
Friends of CASA is a non-profit organization providing financial support for abused and neglected children in the King County dependency system when there is no other available source. Our goal is to promote well-being, safety, and permanency in these children’s lives.
Friends of CASA funds a wide range of services and needs for children who are represented by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) in the King County Dependency court.
What is a CASA?
A CASA is a volunteer appointed by the court to advocate for the best interest of children involved in legal proceedings in King County Dependency Court due to abuse or neglect. To learn more about the Dependency CASA program here: https://www.kingcountycasa.org/
2023 Program Impact
In 2023, your donations provided $54,700 to children in need.
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93% of funded grants directly benefited 62 families and over 92 children.
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7% of granted funds supported multi-family spaces and events including the DCYF Family Visitation Center, KC Reunification and Adoption Days, and CASA training in Special Education rights/law.
Top 5 Grant Categories:
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$17,200 - Legal services for educational services and permanency (adoption/legal guardianship; primarily relative caregivers) for 11 children
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$10,100 - Sports, camps, tutoring and other rec programs for 31 children
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$9,300 - Security deposits, rent, and utilities to secure or maintain housing for 15 children
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$7,000 - Specialized therapy, counseling, medical or dental treatment for 6 children
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$6,000 - Food, clothing and diapers, durable goods and furniture for 23 children
Our Board
Friends of CASA (King County) has been providing support for children and families involved in the King County Dependency system since 1983.
Friends of CASA (King County) is led by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Directors represent a diverse set of backgrounds and skills. Many board members are active or past CASA volunteers..
How We Are Funded
Friends of CASA depends entirely on private donations to provide services for children. We are grateful to our incredibly supportive donors, many of whom are also CASA volunteers.
Administrative expenses are funded by FOC Board Members and volunteers so 100% of all received donations can directly benefit children and families.
How You Can Help
Donations can be made by mail or online here.
To make a financial contribution by mail, please use the address below:
Friends of CASA
PO Box 20145
Seattle WA 98102
For more information, we can also be reached by email at info@friendsofcasakc.org