Ottawa & Saline County CASA Program

05/01/2026

We need you!

Have you ever considered becoming a CASA Volunteer? If so, this post is for you!

Judges have reported that CASA volunteers or staff have the most significant impact on promoting long-term well-being (92.2%), followed by ensuring appropriate services for children and families (83%) and promoting psychological well-being (79.9%) of children in care!

09/24/2025

Congratulations to the August 2025 TOF Graduates 🎓
Kansas CASA Association is proud to celebrate 7️⃣ new graduates of the Kansas Training of Facilitators (TOF) course! Led by Master Facilitator Kristin Hines, this 10-hour training prepared staff to lead the 30-hour Pre-Service course for future CASA volunteers.
These graduates are now ready to help train advocates who will make a difference in the lives of children across Kansas.
👉 Learn how you can become a CASA Advocate: https://www.kansascasa.org/volunteernow/howtovolunteer.html



Not Pictured: Meredith Metzger from Sunflower Children's Collective

CASA of Shawnee County
Ottawa & Saline County CASA Program
CASA of the Fourth Judicial District - Anderson/Coffey/Franklin/Osage
CASA of Sedgwick County
CASA of the 8th Judicial District, Kansas

08/29/2025

We had two new CASA members swear in recently! Thank you Erica and Chance for your commitment to child advocacy!

02/11/2025

🌨❄️Our offices will be closed 2/12 for predicted inclement weather! Any and all afternoon activities will be canceled or postponed as well!

09/05/2024

We love our CASA Volunteers!

Help us welcome our freshly sworn in CASAs Tamra,
Donald, and Alondra!

They are now part of a team of 32 CASA volunteers who have braved the 30+ hours of training, and will now support local children.

Last year our CASA Volunteers touched the lives of 53 children. Nationally, 99% of children were safe from additional abuse or neglect once assigned a CASA volunteer, and 94% of children experienced stability with their CASA volunteer.

08/07/2024

High school sophomore Ethan has been in foster care on and off since he was a toddler. By the time he entered high school, Ethan had cycled through a dozen foster families and group homes.

Consequently, he experienced significant mental health challenges. He was failing classes, struggled to make and keep friends, and was often unwilling to speak with social workers or foster parents.

Then Ethan was matched with CASA volunteer Brian.

Ethan changed homes several more times after meeting Brian. But with Brian's unwavering support and advocacy, Ethan was able to consistently access vital mental health services, helping him navigate his challenges and ensuring he didn't slip through the cracks.

With 941 CASA/GAL state organizations and local programs advocating for over 227,000 children and youth, your participation in Walk Run Thrive this September 28-29 can help provide the same kind of life-changing support to more children and youth in need.

Register Here:
https://give.nationalcasagal.org/event/walk-run-thrive-2024/e591151?c_src=email

Thank you for helping us provide thriving futures for vulnerable children.

With thanks,
Tara Lisa Perry
Chief Executive Officer

P.S. Early bird registration ends in just a few weeks – sign up now before prices increase on September 1!

05/28/2024

Did you know that 99% of children assigned a CASA volunteer were not re-abused while in care!

If you've ever wondered what it takes to become a CASA Advocate check out the link below!

Being a CASA volunteer does not require any special education or background, simply the desire to help children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect find safe, permanent homes. We encourage people from all cultures and professions, and of all ethnic and educational backgrounds. Once accepted in...

05/23/2024

We love our CASA team!

02/06/2024

01/18/2024

CASA volunteers change a child’s story. These two women completed their training, became certified and were sworn in by the honorable Judge Serrault-Wiseman today in the 28th Judicial District of Kansas. Thank you!!

Reminder-Please join us this evening at CAPS at 5:30 pm for our CASA Informational meeting. You will learn about CASA and volunteering to advocate for a child in the foster care system. Get involved to Change a Child's Story. Call Angela at 785-825-4493 with questions.