CASA of Clackamas County

As the holiday season approaches and you begin looking at the year ahead of you, we hope you'll consider becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)! ?? Every day, abused and neglected children in Oregon are removed from their homes and placed in foster care because their parents are unable to care for them. CASAs are a special kind of volunteer. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. For more information on how to become a CASA, please check out our website casa-cc.org or email [email protected] for more information.

We are SO proud to be on this year’s Oregon Business Magazine’s Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon list AGAIN this year! We even placed in the top 10 for Small Organizations at #8 ?? From the article: “Employees say the organization provides flexibility, communication and transparency. ‘CASA of Clackamas County blends a really flexible work/life balance with a rewarding mission’ writes one employee.” We take great pride in creating a healthy and supportive work environment, so that our staff can support our volunteers while they improve the lives of Clackamas County children in foster care. ??

Our executive director, Keith O'Brien, met with Lexy Smith to explain the role of a CASA on Air1! You can listen to the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gQu9SD8b

WOW! We are so honored to receive $57,702 from The Partners Group as a result of their TPG Throwdown! Thank you for your support of our mission, and for a fun day of cornhole! ?

Our 12th Annual Golf Tournament was a HUGE success! Thank you to everyone who supported us and came out for a fun day of golf. With your support, we were able to raise $62,487, which will provide advocacy for 35 Clackamas County children in foster care for a whole year! ??

There are 16 children in foster care on our waitlist that need your advocacy! If you or someone you know have been interested in volunteering, this post is your sign! If you think someone in your network would be interested in volunteering, please share this post so we can increase our reach ?? Our next Information Session is on September 5th - email [email protected] to RSVP, or head to casa-cc.org/volunteer for more information.

Do you want to play cornhole for a cause? Come join us at The TPG Throwdown! On Thursday, 9/5 at Hillsboro Ballpark (formerly known as Ron Tonkin Field), The Partners Group Foundation is hosting their TPG Throwdown. All proceeds will be split between CASA of Clackamas County and Kinship House. You can register at https://lnkd.in/gFkUhfwt ??

Attention all outdoor-loving, competition-hungry, cornhole maniacs! It is our pleasure to announce the TPG Foundation’s 3rd Annual TPG Throwdown: Cornhole for a Cause. On Thurs., 9/5, you and your partner can compete against other cornholers and enjoy food, drinks, music, prizes, and more in the process. This year, we’re partnering with two local nonprofits – CASA of Clackamas County and Kinship House. This event’s proceeds will help them continue their contributions to the community and foster children. The cornhole fundraiser awaits you! For information, registration, sponsorship, and more: https://bit.ly/3SymJV1 #TPG #ThePartnersGroup #TPGFoundation #TPGThrowdown #CornholeforaCause #CASAforChildrenClackamasCounty #KinshipHouse

Our 12th Annual Golf Tournament is TOMORROW! Thank you so much to our sponsors for your support of this event, and of children in foster care in Clackamas County. We'll see you on the course tomorrow! ?

Last Friday we welcomed 3 new CASA volunteers! We are so appreciative of your commitment to your training, to this organization, and to children in foster care in Clackamas County! ??