Stand up for an abused child.®
ONE CHILD - ENDLESS POSSIBILITES
YOUR HELP - THEIR FUTURE
Be the difference. Every year in Colorado, more than 50,000 reports of child abuse and neglect are filed, and more than 11,000 children enter foster care.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties (CASA Jeffco/Gilpin) serves the 1st Judicial District, which consistently ranks in the top five in Colorado for the number of abuse and neglect cases.
Appointed by judges, our highly trained volunteers serve as independent investigators and advocates for abused and neglected children in Jefferson and Gilpin counties.
Our volunteers make a difference. Children with a CASA volunteer are half as likely to spend time in long-term foster care. Cases with a CASA volunteer are more likely to be permanently closed.
Anyone can be a part of CASA. Whether you donate your time, services or dollars, you can be a powerful voice in the life of a child.
Look for our Volunteer Appreciation Yard Signs
Yard signs have been popping up all over Jefferson County in recognition of outstanding work of our CASA Jeffco/Gilpin volunteers.
Honorable Brian D. Boatright was honored as Judge of the Year by Colorado CASA
Judge Boatright’s commitment to the CASA Program is demonstrated by his belief that CASA volunteers provide valuable insight into complex factual issues and provide accurate and effective analysis. He states that “CASA volunteers are always prepared and helpful. I have come to place great weight on their recommendations. My wish is to assign a CASA to every case. I have no doubt that it would greatly serve the children coming before us.”
He has participated in over 20 pre-service volunteer trainings for CASA Jeffco/Gilpin, emphasizing the importance of the role CASA serves in child victim advocacy. He has also assisted with swearing-in ceremonies of volunteer training classes.
Judge Boatright continually demonstrates empathy and compassion for child abuse and neglect victims. He is conscientious and deliberate in his decisions regarding both the children and their families. He is committed to reaching the best outcome for each child, ordering whatever treatment or plan necessary to ensure that the child has a chance for a better life.
Congratulations, Judge Boatright-you are a true champion for children.
CASA Jeffco/Gilpin’s Volunteer honored at COVA conference
The Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) honored CASA Jeffco/Gilpin volunteer Marty Unger at their annual conference in October 2011. Marty was given the Carol Hacker Award for Outstanding Victim Advocate for giving her time, talent, dedication and commitment above and beyond the normal challenges of providing victim services and making a positive impact on the lives of crime victims.
Marty Unger has been a volunteer advocate for CASA Jeffco/Gilpin for nine years. During that time, she has been appointed by a judge in the 1st Judicial District to 13 abuse and neglect cases, advocating for the best interests of 36 children. Marty’s commitment to abused and neglected children is reflected in the time she has dedicated to CASA Jeffco/Gilpin’s mission to advocate for their best interests. Through the years she has spent 4,643 hours and driven 16,174 miles in her efforts to give these children a voice. She has even flown to other cities to visit her CASA children in out-of-state placements. Marty also serves on the CASA Jeffco/Gilpin Ambassador committee, has volunteered at Jefferson County’s National Adoption Day and has actively supported our fundraising efforts through the years.
Marty truly is a model volunteer for our organization, and the children we serve are the true beneficiaries of her hard work and dedication. Her motivation is to improve the lives of others, inspire hope for the future and give a voice to child victims who cannot speak for themselves.
Sawaya Law Firm names Jodi Gault the June Value Award Winner
Jodi Gault, a CASA Jeffco/Gilpin volunteer, best represents the Sawaya Law Firm’s Trust Award, given to people you can count on as advocates during challenging times. They are dependable, trustworthy, and help instill confidence during difficult times. They take charge, custody or care of individuals and situations. During Jodi’s ten years of service with CASA Jeffco/Gilpin, she has advocated for the best interests of child abuse victims in six cases, involving 12 children. Professionals in child care services continuously praise Jodi’s commitment to her cases and recognize the huge difference she makes in young victims’ lives. Jodi is a true hero in our community, providing assistance, inspiration and time to at-risk children. The devastating effects of broken lives can be changed when a volunteer like Jodi steps up to advocate for struggling children and families. She pays attention, gives child abuse victims a voice and cares. Every day she makes a difference.
Way to go, Jodi - Thanks for all you do!
CASA Jeffco/Gilpin’s Volunteer featured on NBC news
In January 2011, Tom Ashe, a CASA Volunteer for two years, was honored as a 9 Who Cares volunteer by NBC affiliate KUSA TV, Channel 9, for his dedicated advocacy on behalf of abused children. Click here to see the video and read the story
Way to go, Tom - Thanks for all you do!
CASA Jeffco/Gilpin’s Volunteer featured on ABC news
In November 2010, Ginny Lee, a CASA Volunteer for six years, was honored as a 7 Everyday Hero by ABC affiliate KMGH TV, Channel 7, for her dedicated advocacy on behalf of abused children. Click here to see the video and read the story.
Way to go, Ginny - Thanks for all you do!
