Jackson County MO CASA

Jackson County MO CASA Jackson County CASA trains Volunteers to advocate for children in foster care due to abuse or neglect. Our mission is to be a child’s voice in court.
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By 2025, we will serve 100% of the children in foster care in Jackson County. We recruit, train and support lay volunteers who act as advocates on behalf of the best interest of children in Jackson County, Missouri who have experienced abuse and neglect.

Jackson County CASA will miss our friend, John Yorke, who passed away on August 25th, 2026. John served on the Board of ...
09/04/2026

Jackson County CASA will miss our friend, John Yorke, who passed away on August 25th, 2026. John served on the Board of Directors of Jackson County CASA for six years, and served on the finance committee for many years after his Board service.

In 2016, we recognized John and his wife Carol with the Light of Hope Award for their long standing dedication and support of Jackson County CASA. Our thoughts are with Carol and with Ruth and Michael and their families.

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With your help, Mason’s voice is heard.There are no special qualifications required to be a Court Appointed Special Advo...
09/03/2026

With your help, Mason’s voice is heard.

There are no special qualifications required to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate, the only requirement is that you care.

Your voice can change a child’s story.

➡️ Get started as CASA Volunteer: casakc.org/volunteer/become-a-casa.html

Jackson County CASA is looking for a compassionate Case Specialist to join our mission of advocating for children who ha...
09/02/2026

Jackson County CASA is looking for a compassionate Case Specialist to join our mission of advocating for children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Jackson County.

In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for children newly appointed to our agency — meeting them early, explaining the court process in a way that makes sense to them, and investigating their circumstances so their needs are represented from day one. Working alongside our Staff Attorneys, you’ll help make recommendations on placement, family time, and services.

We're looking for someone who is organized, empathetic, and grounded in client-centered advocacy.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the link below and include a cover letter sharing your motivation, values, and readiness for this role.

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This summer, Aetna volunteers gathered at CPKC Stadium and packed more than 350 backpacks with school supplies donated b...
08/26/2026

This summer, Aetna volunteers gathered at CPKC Stadium and packed more than 350 backpacks with school supplies donated by CVS Health. Thanks to Aetna Account Director Margaret Huff, 100 of them were designated for Jackson County CASA.

On Friday, Aetna Account Manager Tracy Guernon pulled up with a truckload, and our team jumped in to help unload alongside Margaret and Tracy.

Children in foster care are often unequipped with the supplies they need for the school year ahead. These backpacks mean a child can walk into their classroom with everything they need!

Thank you, Aetna and CVS Health, for your generous support!

08/20/2026

Our hearts are full, Kansas City. ❤️

The Kansas City Chiefs, thank you for 3 incredible years of choosing Jackson County CASA as the beneficiary of the Chiefs Charity Game. We are honored to have received a generous check with the 3-year support total of $1,400,000.

Chiefs Kingdom, your support is unrivaled. Your generosity lifts up a voice for thousands of youth in foster care who have experienced abuse or neglect.

A sincere thank you from your friends at Jackson County CASA.

Jessica works as a financial consultant, and loves to read about sociology, politics, and history. She’s also training f...
08/20/2026

Jessica works as a financial consultant, and loves to read about sociology, politics, and history. She’s also training for a marathon! As a transplant to KC, she wanted to deepen her community involvement, which led her to CASA.

During her three years as a Volunteer Advocate, she’s had four cases, noting, “I’m drawn to the tangibility of the impact on the life of a child. A lot of the young kids I’ve worked with literally cannot speak for themselves. Knowing that a little bit of my time can help change their outcome is what keeps me coming back as a Volunteer.”

Court Appointed Special Advocates are everyday people doing what they can to support a child in foster care.

➡️ Join Jessica and make an impact as a CASA: casakc.org/volunteer/become-a-casa.html

Meet Johna Thatcher, Case Specialist at Jackson County CASA!For 3.5 years, Johna’s role has included introducing childre...
08/17/2026

Meet Johna Thatcher, Case Specialist at Jackson County CASA!

For 3.5 years, Johna’s role has included introducing children and families to CASA during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Her days take her all over the metro area visiting children, attending case planning meetings and hearings, and working with attorneys to advocate for kids in court.

When asked what she loves about her role, her answer left us inspired: "What I love the most is, obviously, the children. I consider it a privilege to be a calming presence and a consistent person when everything feels uncertain in their lives. I also enjoy working with amazing people with a common passion and desire to genuinely help people."

Outside of work, you'll find Johna at her 11-year-old's many activities, reading, crafting, watching true crime documentaries, and spending time with her family. She describes herself as compassionate, helpful, and trustworthy, and her guiding value says it all: everyone matters, and no one is defined by the worst things they've done or that have happened to them.

We're so grateful to have you on the team, Johna! 💙

Game day is almost here! ⏰ The Kansas City Chiefs 50/50 raffle wraps up August 15, and the winner will be announced at t...
08/11/2026

Game day is almost here! ⏰ The Kansas City Chiefs 50/50 raffle wraps up August 15, and the winner will be announced at the Chiefs Charity Game.

Half the pot goes home with the winner. The other half supports Jackson County CASA.

If you've been meaning to donate, this is your chance!

🎟️ 60 tickets for $20
🎟️ 150 tickets for $40
🎟️ 400 tickets for $100

Grab your tickets at chiefs5050.com before the clock runs out! Must be located in Kansas or Missouri to enter.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the final drive for KC Kids in our last year of partnership with The Kansas...
08/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the final drive for KC Kids in our last year of partnership with The Kansas City Chiefs Charity Game. 🏈

The generosity of our donors and gift matching from a longtime supporting family of CASA directly supports our mission of giving a voice to children in the Jackson County family court system.

Every dollar helps train and support our volunteers, equip our team, and raise awareness of the kids who need us most. Thank you, Kansas City, for showing up for CASA kids.

Now, join us in cheering on the Chiefs on August 15!

08/08/2026

This is it. The final play of the game.

Today is the last day to double your gift for KC kids. Get your donation in by midnight and your dollar goes twice as far – up to $100,000. Donations of $100 or more could score you Chiefs tickets.

It's the Final Drive for KC kids. Make your move.

➡️ Donate here: onecau.se/_mm46u1

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2544 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO
64108

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