CASA of Coos and Curry Counties

09/05/2026

If They Only Knew.....but I think they know.

09/03/2026

The potential of better treatments of neurobiological brain disorders is exciting and fascinating. I'm most excited about how these findings could eventually lead to better treatments for depression and addiction. When your brain is driving such disorders, it's not merely a self-discipline issue. It's a fight against your own brain and wiring making it exponentially more difficult to overcome depression and addiction compared to someone who doesn't have these disorders. From a layperson's perspective, understanding these basics could improve support for the scientific community, government funded study, and improvements in social and personal oppressors.

Imagine a world where a parent could be more easily treated for their brain disorder, reducing or even eliminating barriers to being able to nurture their children.

MIT researchers created a new atlas of the neurons found within the brain’s striatum. This could help scientists devise new treatments for Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, and substance use disorder.

08/30/2026

We had a wonderful weekend at Camp Myrtlewood for our annual Foster Families camp! Legends Camp was so much fun for the kids, so many smiles, so many fun activities. At one point I got to sit down and kick up my feet in a comfy chair; what a peaceful place. Thank you to Advanced Health for their grant to help fund our camp. Thank you to OCT for their fundraiser that raised some dollars and lots of cool camp stuff for the kids, including new sleeping bags, flashlights, glow sticks, snacks, etc. Bigfoot Beverage set us up with a pile of soda and water. Camp Myrtlewood staff were amazing! They served up delicious home made food and provided a really cool place to enjoy with our kids and families. Thank you to our amazing South Coast Foster Care Alliance for once again stepping up and showing up!

08/21/2026

In this context, something down the path we seek is going to be very very beautiful!

A lot of what is most beautiful in the world arises from struggle.

-Malcolm Gladwell

08/15/2026

Team CASA spent the morning in Wi******er Bay volunteering to make pancakes and breakfast for UTV Takeover. Thanks to Dillion from Let's Ride for the invite! Go Team CASA for always showing up for our communities and community partners!

08/14/2026

Cooking burgers and dogs for Zonta GRITT program at OCATEC! Showing up!

08/05/2026

Don't have the time to commit to advocating?
You can help by donating monthly to the CASA program. Your donations go to help keep our advocates up to date on trainings and ensuring they have the support they need to be the voice of our children and youth in the court room.
Donate today at: https://www.orcca.us/casa-champions
Apply to volunteer at: https://or-coos.evintosolutions.com/VolunteerApplication

08/03/2026

A busy weekend for us at CASA! ☀️

Duties were split between our small staff:
Pride in the Park on Saturday 🏳️‍🌈
Art on the Coast Saturday AND Sunday 🌊

We're always on the search for more advocates!
Connect with us to learn more or to apply to become a CASA Volunteer: [email protected]
https://www.orcca.us/casa

07/29/2026

💜 We Need More CASA Advocates! 💜

Every child deserves someone in their corner. Someone who listens. Someone who shows up. Someone who makes sure their voice is heard.

Right now, children in our community are waiting for a CASA volunteer to step forward and advocate for them.

Being a CASA advocate means walking alongside a child during one of the most difficult seasons of their life—building trust, being a consistent presence, and helping ensure that their needs and best interests remain at the heart of every decision.

You don’t have to be a superhero. You don’t need all the answers. You simply need a heart for children and a willingness to show up.

✨ One caring adult can change the trajectory of a child’s life.
If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a meaningful difference in the life of a child, this could be your moment.
💜 Become a CASA advocate. Be the one who shows up. Be the one who speaks up. Be the one who stays.

Reach out to us today!
📨 [email protected]
📞 541-435-7103
Or visit us online: https://www.orcca.us/casa

07/07/2026

Contact us at [email protected] OR call 541-435-7103 OR visit our website: https://www.orcca.us/casa to see how YOU can help be a voice for our most vulnerable youth and children involved in foster care. 💙❤️
We want YOU!
They need YOU!