ABOUT
CASA
We strive to give a voice to every child who is a ward of the court in Polk County due to abuse and neglect. We accomplish this through representation by a CASA volunteer who is dedicated to advocating for the child’s best interest in court with the ultimate goal of a safe and permanent home for every child.
LEND YOUR VOICE
No matter your background or your resume, you can Change a Child’s Story.™
OUR MISSION
The mission of CASA of Polk County, Inc. exists is to recruit, train, guide, and support volunteers appointed by Polk County judges to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the judicial dependency system.
OUR VISION
For every child to have a safe and permanent home, and that every child that is a ward of the court be represented by a CASA. Our current goal is to build our capacity so we can achieve our vision.
OUR VALUES
CASA of Polk County, Inc. strives to uphold in every action and interaction: compassion; commitment; integrity; inclusivity; justice; equality and respect for all.
OUR PARTNERS
There are children and youth in our community who need their voice to be heard. We can’t do it alone. Our partners make it possible for us to continue to recruit, train, and support CASAs for each child in our community.
Thank You to Our Financial Partners
Spirit Mountain Community Fund
Willamette Health Council
Ford Foundation
Braemar Charitable Trust
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
The Healy Foundation
Dallas Community Foundation
Randall Charitable Trust
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics
Autzen Foundation
Pamela A. Domenico Fund of Oregon Community Foundation
Herbert A. Templeton Foundation
Polk County Board of Commissioners
Swigert Foundation
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
Thank You to Our Community Partners
Oregon Department of Human Services
Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce
Polk County Behavioral Health
Monmouth Independence Chamber of Commerce
Polk County Service Integration Team
West Salem Business Association
Maiden Marketing