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2024 CASA for Children Annual Report: Every Number Tells a Story

2024 Annual Report: Every Number Tells a Story

May 13, 2025

At CASA for Children, we believe that every child deserves a voice—and every number in our annual report represents a moment that voice was heard. From the number of children served to the hours our volunteers dedicated to advocacy, this report reflects the heart of our mission and the impact of every single “yes.”

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A Catalyst fo Change - A Family Reunited

A Catalyst for Change

November 12, 2024

Newborn Rainey and 10-year-old Wayne came to the court system through tragic circumstances, a motorcycle accident involving both parents that took the life of their mother. Unfortunately, alcohol was involved and 10-year-old Wayne was a witness to the accident.  Because of the circumstances, the court intervened and the children were placed in foster care with their maternal grandmother.  

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Charlie and Mallie's Journey to Hope

Charlie and Mallie's Journey to Hope

November 12, 2024

At just two years old, Charlie, along with his baby sister, Mallie, were removed from their home. Their parents were trapped in drug addiction and domestic violence, which made the home unsafe for the kids. Despite their mother’s attempt at rehab, she could not overcome her addiction and was eventually sentenced to prison. Their father remained absent through the case. The J

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Emily's Home A Story of Resilience and Hope.png

October 10, 2024

Emily is a brave young girl filled with hope and determination, having overcome tremendous adversity with the support of her CASA volunteer. For four years, Emily has navigated the foster care system, moving from one home to another, always longing for a place to truly call her own and a family to embrace her. Despite the many twists and turns along the way, she never gave up on her dream. Then

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Emma Celebrates Love and Adoption

Emma Celebrates Love and Adoption

July 31, 2024

Emma was born into the Child Welfare System. She tested positive for methamphetamines and cannabis at the hospital and suffered withdrawal symptoms that needed to be medically managed before she was placed in a safe, loving foster home. Emma’s mother began the long and challenging journey of substance abuse treatment while her father’s whereabouts remained unknown. Emma'

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Creating Lasting Memories: Best Friends Day

Best Friends Day

June 8, 2024

Volunteering together is a great way to bond with your best friend while making a difference in your community. And what better way to celebrate National Best Friends Day than by volunteering with your bestie? CASA for Children offers a unique opportunity for you and your friend to volunteer together. Not only will you be making a difference in a child’s life, but you will als

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Have a Heart. Volunteer with CASA!

Have a heart. Volunteer with CASA

June 4, 2024

Applications for CASA for Children’s July training session are now open. Even with more than 50 volunteers available, there are still children awaiting a CASA volunteer. These children need caring, compassionate adult volunteers to give them a voice. No previous experience or training is required. Volunteers must be able to provide 10-12 hours of service per month and must be at least 21 years of

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The Laker Family - Home Again

The Laker Family - Home Again

May 28, 2024

With three kids, two-and-a-half years of service, and one CASA volunteer, the Laker family was reunited. It wasn't a quick or easy process, but it was ultimately a happy ending for the children and their mom. An infant, a 9-year-old, and an 11-year-old were removed from their parents due to substance abuse by their mother and domestic violence by their father. Their mother was admitted to a l

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Maddie: A New Life

Maddie A New Life

March 1, 2024

To the naked eye three-year-old Maddie* looks like your average toddler. She is happy, healthy, and full of life. But Maddie’s story is anything but average. Maddie was born into a life of chaos. At just six-months-old, she was admitted to the hospital with a broken arm, clavicle bone, and multiple facial bruises. Seeing the significant abuse she had endured, the courts quickly intervened and r

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Skyler and Dayton: A Family Made Whole

A Family Made Whole

February 5, 2024

Skyler (10) and Dayton (7) were entering a whole new world; new homes, new families, new schools, new everything. Removed from their mother due to her overwhelming drug addiction, Skyler and Dayton found themselves separated from everything they knew and surrounded by strangers in the foster care system. Read more about Skyler and Dayton and how CASA helped to change their story.

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Alex and Michael: Changing Together

Story of Hope: A Family Made Whole

May 4, 2021

For most children, summertime is a time of celebration. A time to relax and recover from the previous year and to prepare for the next. This was not the case for Alex* (13) and Michael* (7). With just a few weeks left in their summer vacation, Alex and Michael’s lives were changed when they were removed from their home and placed into the Oklahoma Child Welfare System. 

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Out of Darkness and Into Hope

Out of Darkness and Into Hope: A Story of Reunification

May 4, 2020

As Amy sat on the couch, preparing herself for her final court date, she couldn’t help but think about how far she had come. Had it really only been two years since DHS came into her life and removed her daughter, Keely, from her home? To Amy, it felt like forever. 

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Crow's Story: A Family Made Whole

Crow's Story

January 15, 2019

It was a hot July night when 5-year-old Crow woke up to find his mom gone. Tired, thirsty, hungry, and unsure of how to care for himself he went out in search of food and comfort. Read more to find out how Crow's CASA volunteer helped to change his path.

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