Children deserve to be seen, heard, and believed.

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Our mission is to provide trained volunteers to advocate in court for the safety and well-being of abused and neglected children.

This year alone, more than half a million abused and neglected children will be forced to navigate the uncertain waters of the child welfare system.  Through no fault of their own, they are unable to live safely at home.  One by one, almost 60,000 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are standing up to ensure that these children have the best possible chance at a future. It only takes one person to be the difference.

Imagine the satisfaction of helping children in need. Imagine that you can do so by dedicating only three to four hours each week. Imagine being the difference in an abused or neglected child’s life. All of these things become a reality when you become a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate. A CASA volunteer is an ordinary citizen willing to become the voice for an abused or neglected child.  With specialized training, CASA volunteers go behind the doors of juvenile and family courts to ease the pain and trauma of children in crisis and to investigate and offer the judge invaluable case information;  ensuring that the system is accountable and upholding the child’s best interests.

CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are not affiliated with the government and rely on private funding sources to remain operational. Anyone can be a part of CASA.  Whether you donate your time, services or financial support, you can be a powerful voice in the life of a child. 

To learn more about CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties and to see our story, Click here.

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The second annual Magical Mile, held on Saturday, October 17, 2009, was a huge success.  Over 200 people attended and very generously gave their financial support to CASA Jeffco/Gilpin.  Green Gables provided a beautiful venue for the event.  To see all of our pictures of our event, click here.  We would like to thank our sponsors (see below)

Molly Hughes, CBS Channel 4 news anchor,

displaying the electric bicycle up for auction

Guests enjoying the Magical Mile

Congratulations to Leah Varnell and the CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties program for winning the 4^th Annual Ethics in Business Award from the Denver West Chamber of Commerce and the Golden Rotary Club. 

From Left to Right: Leah Varnell, Executive Director, Congressman Ed Perlmutter, and Melinda O’Rourke, M.D., Northwest Eye Care Center and Laser Skin Care.

The Forgotten Children Campaign

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When you support the Dr. Phil Foundation, you support CASA?  Find out more by clicking here.  You can also click here to see details on the Dr. Phil show that started it all.