Tulsa CASA, Inc.

09/28/2026

Lunch is on us this Wednesday! 🥪

Join Tulsa CASA at the Gradient Innovation Hub on Wednesday, September 30 from 12pm to 1pm for a free Lunch & Learn. You'll hear how CASA volunteers advocate for kids in foster care, making sure they have a voice in court and a caring adult in their corner.

No experience or commitment needed, just come curious (and hungry). Scan the QR code or RSVP at TulsaCASA.org so we save you a seat.

📍 Gradient Innovation Hub, Training Room
12 N Cheyenne Ave, Tulsa, OK

Questions? Email [email protected]

09/24/2026

Building a stronger, safer, and healthier community starts right here in Tulsa. 💚📍

We are thrilled to highlight our visit to the new downtown Oasis Fresh Market!
More than just a grocery store, Oasis is on a mission to eliminate food deserts and equip our city for life by providing fresh, affordable, and nutritious food to neighborhoods that need it most.

Founded by Aaron "AJ" Johnson, Oasis Fresh Market operates under the motto "More than groceries, equipping you for life." It was established to directly combat food insecurity and health disparities in historically underserved Tulsa neighborhoods.

Oasis made history as the first full-service grocery store to open in North Tulsa in over 14 years, and the city's first Black-owned grocery store in more than 50 years, carrying forward the legacy of historic Greenwood/Black Wall Street grocers.

Through its partner non-profit, the Oasis Project, the market provides wraparound community services including financial literacy, housing support, healthcare connections, workforce development, and the Double Up Oklahoma program (matching SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar on fresh produce).

At Tulsa CASA, our mission deeply aligns with the vision of Oasis. Just as Oasis Fresh Market nourishes and uplifts families with essential community resources, our volunteer advocates step up every day to ensure children in the foster care system have a safe, stable home, a voice in court, and the opportunity to thrive.

When local organizations unite to support basic needs, from access to healthy meals to advocacy for our youth, our entire community grows stronger together.
Stop by the new downtown location to support a local business that truly gives back, and consider how you can make a difference for Tulsa’s kids!

✨ Learn how to become a CASA volunteer advocate: tulsacasa.org
🛒 Visit Oasis Fresh Market Downtown: 6th and Boston

09/18/2026

Seven more voices for children in Tulsa County. 💙

Our most recent CASA class was officially sworn in this week, marking the beginning of an important journey of advocacy, compassion, and service. These volunteers completed training and are now prepared to stand beside children in foster care, ensuring their needs and best interests remain at the forefront.

Thank you to The Honorable Chief Judge Todd Chesbro for leading the swearing-in ceremony and helping us celebrate this special milestone.

We're excited to see the impact these advocates will have on the lives of children and families throughout Tulsa County.

Pictured left to right: Annalisa Brown, Regina Graves, Medea Bendel, Michelle Patterson, The Honorable Chief Judge Todd Chesbro, Ciera Cooper, Jocelyn Miesse, and Lana Gann.

Inspired by this group of new advocates? We'd love to help you learn whether CASA volunteering is right for you. Visit: https://www.tulsacasa.org/volunteer/

09/15/2026

Board Member Spotlight!

From the classroom to community-wide care: Dr. Denise Dart is rewriting the blueprint for how we treat the whole person.

Denise Dart, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Medical Integration and Psychology Services at Family & Children’s Services. Throughout her career, Dr. Dart has advanced integrated behavioral health models that expand access to care, reduce stigma, and support whole-person treatment in community-based settings. Her work has focused on providing and strengthening behavioral health services within Federally Qualified Health Centers and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, with particular emphasis on ensuring access to care, empowering clients to recognize the importance of behavioral health, and supporting patients as active partners who work collaboratively with their care team to achieve meaningful, sustainable progress.

Dr. Dart’s interest in pursuing a doctorate in psychology grew from her early experience as a classroom teacher, where she saw firsthand how emotional, behavioral, family, and environmental challenges could affect a child’s ability to learn, connect, and thrive. That experience deepened her commitment to supporting children and families beyond the classroom and inspired her to pursue advanced training that would allow her to better understand and address the broader needs influencing student well-being. Her background in education continues to inform her clinical approach, reinforcing the importance of meeting individuals and families where they are and working collaboratively to build practical, compassionate paths toward growth and healing. Dr. Dart has also extended this commitment through her service on the CASA board, supporting advocacy efforts for children and families involved in the child welfare system.

Thank you, Dr. Dart, for the care and compassion you show to all those that know you, and many thanks for your dedication to Tulsa CASA and the lives of our most vulnerable children. You are a gift!

09/11/2026

All nine pounds of our little sideways-walking mascot, Antonia "Nia" Fisher, stopped by the office again today with her new CASA shirt. She is a tiny but mighty QUEEN!

08/27/2026

Tonight's the night! 🎉

We're excited to gather with community members for Tastes & Convos this evening at WOMPA.

Enjoy wonderful food from Lady Chef Taylor LaTouche from Chef’s Touch Catering Tulsa, meaningful conversation, and learn how you can make a lasting difference for children in foster care through Tulsa CASA.

📍 Location Update: The event will take place in The Den at WOMPA (instead of the Community Kitchen).
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Right now, Tulsa CASA has a record number of children waiting for an advocate. If you've ever wondered whether becoming a CASA volunteer might be right for you, we'd love to meet you tonight. See you soon!

WOMPA welcomes Chef Taylor LaTouche and CASA Tulsa for Tastes & Convos on Thursday, August 27, in the WOMPA Community Kitchen.

Join Chef Taylor for tasty small bites, insightful conversation, and an opportunity to learn more about CASA Tulsa and the difference its work makes for children in foster care.

Thursday, August 27
6:00–8:00 PM

WOMPA Community Kitchen
3306 Charles Page Blvd.
Tulsa, OK 74127

Learn more and RSVP at TulsaCASA.org or call (918) 584-2272.

08/26/2026

We came for the community impact, but we’re not gonna lie… the proximity to QuikTrip snacks didn’t hurt. 😉

Tulsa CASA was honored to be a part of the QuikTrip Resource Fair! It was an incredible day of connecting with community partners, meeting future volunteer advocates, and sharing our mission to advocate for abused and neglected children in Tulsa County.

Huge appreciation to QuikTrip for putting together such a fantastic event and continuously lifting up Tulsa nonprofits. We love you more than an ice-cold Freezoni on a hot summer day. 🍦❤️

Special thanks to our powerhouse crew who held down the CASA table and answered all the big questions:
👏 Jake Sutton, Board Member
👏 Comfort Keidel, Development Director
👏 Audra Dawson, Training & Recruitment Specialist

If you missed us at the fair but still want to make a difference in a child’s life, it’s never too late! Send us a message or visit our website to see how you can get involved.

08/26/2026

Audra Dawson is putting in the work to recruit volunteers for the 1,500 children in foster care in Tulsa County.
Are you someone that can spare 5-10 hours a month and help change the trajectory of a child's life?

www.tulsacasa.org has all the information about how YOU can be the difference in the life of a child in need

08/25/2026

Today, our Recruitment and Training Specialist, Audra Dawson, had the privilege of speaking to the members of the Will Rogers Rotary Club about the vital mission of Tulsa CASA! 💙

Thank you to the Will Rogers Rotary Club for warm hospitality and for caring about the safety, stability, and well-being of children in our community. Every child in foster care deserves a dedicated advocate in their corner, and community partners like you help make that possible.

🔹 Want to make a direct impact? Learn more about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate by visiting our website: tulsacasa.org

🔹 Looking for a speaker for your civic group, church, or business? We would love to share our story with your team! Reach out to Audra at [email protected].