CASA of Portage County Ohio

CASA of Portage County Ohio Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers advocate for the best-interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Courtrooms. Foster care.

Whatever their age, children who have experienced abuse or neglect
face a frightening, profound unknown. New
schools. We make sure they don’t face it alone. To make decisions that
affect the rest of a child’s life, judges need to know the child. Our highly trained court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers help them do that by getting to know the child at the heart of each case and gath

ering details to help the judge determine if and when it is safe for the child to return home. Each year, nearly 700,000 children in the United States experience
abuse or neglect, ushering them into the dependency court and foster
care systems. A child in foster care will spend an average of three years
in the system, move three times, and attend nine different schools. All
this chaos and inconsistency has long-term effects. Children and youth
who have spent time in foster care are more likely to face incarceration,
homelessness, and unemployment. They are less likely to graduate high
school and more likely to be trafficked. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests. They stay with each case until it is closed and the child is in a safe, permanent home. We serve children from birth through the age defined by state statute as the limit to youth remaining in care. Volunteers work with legal and child welfare professionals, educators and service providers to ensure that judges have all the information they need to make the most well-informed decisions for each child. Our best-interest advocacy is driven by the guiding principle that children grow and develop best with their family of origin, if that can be safely achieved. Most of the children we work with are in foster care, but some are with their family of origin. And, most children who leave foster care do so to return to their family. Learn more:

https://nationalcasagal.org/

https://www.ohiocasa.org/

We are here at the Thrive Together Farmers Market hosted by Portage County Health District until 6pm.📌 999 East Main Str...
08/18/2026

We are here at the Thrive Together Farmers Market hosted by Portage County Health District until 6pm.
📌 999 East Main Street, Ravenna (front lawn)

Pop by to learn all about our CASA volunteer advocate program and get information about other organizations, too. If you're interested in fresh produce and other treats, come see the local vendors!



It’s always a great day when we see our CASA volunteers in all their roles as advocates. They make recommendations, att...
08/18/2026

It’s always a great day when we see our CASA volunteers in all their roles as advocates. They make recommendations, attend hearings and meetings, visit the children and families. They even get to make sure their children on the case have everything they need to thrive! 💙

For more information on how to become a voice for a child, visit us online at www.PortageCountyCASA.org


We are thrilled to be joining the Thrive Together Farmers Market hosted by Portage County Health District. Stop by and ...
08/17/2026

We are thrilled to be joining the Thrive Together Farmers Market hosted by Portage County Health District. Stop by and visit our CASA staff from 3pm to 6pm on Tuesday, August 18th to learn more about 💙


Portage County Health District's Thrive Together Farmers' Market has been extended an extra week!

📍 Portage County Health District - 999 E. Main St., Ravenna
🕚 Tuesdays, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Join us every Tuesday through September 8 to shop from local farmers, bakers, and vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, spice blends, and more!

Learn about different public health topics every week, including additional activities like blood pressure screenings, food demonstrations and tastings, and yoga on the lawn.

On Thursday this week, our CASA staff had the pleasure of visiting a local kids summer meal program. Their manager, Kitt...
08/14/2026

On Thursday this week, our CASA staff had the pleasure of visiting a local kids summer meal program. Their manager, Kitty, and her team worked with the children all summer about the importance of “helping others when able”. One of their many projects was assembling 24 book bags with teddy bears and hand-tied blankets for children in foster care which were donated to

We are blown away by the creativity and extraordinary impact these kids are making at this summer meal site in Ravenna. From the artwork, the activities, the food pantry, the community garden, and MORE! Kitty said “I want to show our kids that helping others goes a long way, and teaches our kids how to give back whenever possible” 💙

We are beyond grateful for this partnership with Community Action Council of Portage County and Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority. Thank you for your generosity!

*parent provided authorization to use child’s photo on social media

Congratulations 🎉 to the winner of the coloring contest, we selected the “fruit themed” hot air balloon!! Thank you to ...
08/14/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to the winner of the coloring contest, we selected the “fruit themed” hot air balloon!! Thank you to Sara Hill, Garrettsville Farmers Market Manager, for donating the $25 gift certificate for the winner!

And many thanks to everyone who stopped by to learn more about our program. We are thrilled to continue these conversations and hope to gain new CASA volunteers. Our goal is to ensure every child who is abused, neglected and/or dependent has an advocate in their corner to be their voice & make best interest recommendations!! 💙

For more information, visit us online at www.PortageCountyCASA.org



Come see our staff, Crystal, tonight until 7pm at the Garrettsville Farmers Market. Lots of great vendors and fun activi...
08/13/2026

Come see our staff, Crystal, tonight until 7pm at the Garrettsville Farmers Market.

Lots of great vendors and fun activities for families of all ages!! We are sharing information about the impact our CASA volunteers have on the lives of children in our community!!!

Also offering a kids coloring contest with a change to win a $25 marker gift certificate (thank you, Sara!)



08/13/2026

Come see us at the Garrettsville Farmers Market tonight until 7pm. Support local vendors and learn how YOU can make a difference to a child in our community! See you soon!! 💙


Mark your calendars for all the FUN happening at this week's Garrettsville Farmers Market (Thursday, August 13th from 4p...
08/13/2026

Mark your calendars for all the FUN happening at this week's Garrettsville Farmers Market (Thursday, August 13th from 4pm to 7pm)

staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have about becoming a CASA volunteer advocate!! Also try out your creative side for the kid's coloring contest for a chance to win at $25 market gift card 🍇🍅💸


Big shout out to our CASA volunteers that help spread the word about our program!!! If anyone would like a yard sign to...
08/12/2026

Big shout out to our CASA volunteers that help spread the word about our program!!!

If anyone would like a yard sign to display, please comment below!! 💙


Thank you to the Garrettsville Farmers Market for partnering with us for a fun Coloring Contest on Thursday, August 13th...
08/11/2026

Thank you to the Garrettsville Farmers Market for partnering with us for a fun Coloring Contest on Thursday, August 13th during their weekly market. Our staff will be there on hand to share more about the roles of our CASA advocates and how they impact the lives of the children we serve. Stop by to visit and color for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the market.



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209 South Chestnut Street Suite 203
Ravenna, OH
44266

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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