Previous Media Coverage
Fox 21/Dec. 12, 2022: 15 new CASA volunteers take oath in El Paso County
Nine new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and six new Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time (SEPT) facilitators were sworn in as officers of the court at CASA of the Pikes Peak Region’s swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Watch the segment.
Fox 21/Dec. 5, 2022: CASA: Helping foster kids prepare for adulthood
The annual Give! campaign is currently underway, and FOX21 is highlighting local organizations that need your help. One of these organizations is CASA of the Pikes Peak Region. Watch the segment.
Fox 21/Oct. 12, 2022: “Dudes & Brews” event recruits men for CASA
Wednesday night was the annual “Dudes and Brews” which, on the surface, may seem just like another social hangout. But, it actually has a serious mission. Watch the segment.
KRDO/Oct. 12, 2022: CASA holds Dudes & Brews recruiting event aimed at getting more men interested in volunteering
Wednesday evening, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Pikes Peak Region is hosting a volunteer recruiting event. During this gathering, CASA hopes to find men willing to step up and become voices for children in need. Watch the segment.
Pikes Peak Courier/Oct. 11, 2022: FROM THE EDITOR: Court appointed special advocates help abused children find their voice
Two court-appointed special advocates and a woman who benefited from the guidance of one of these dedicated volunteers as a teenager provided emotional testimony, sharing their experiences at the Light of Hope Teller Breakfast last week. Read the article.
KRDO News Radio/Oct. 10, 2022: CASA holds Dudes & Brews recruiting event aimed at getting more men interested in volunteering
Wednesday evening, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Pikes Peak Region is hosting a volunteer recruiting event. During this gathering, CASA hopes to find men willing to step up and become voices for children in need. Watch the segment.
Pikes Peak Courier/Sept. 21, 2022: Volunteering with CASA in Woodland Park enhances couple’s marital bond
A marriage strengthened by helping abused children find safety and joy, for Sherry and John Hoffman, Court Appointed Special Advocate enhances the marital bond. Read the article.
KOAA/Sept. 17, 2022: CASA goes country for a night of hope
The non-profit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) hosted its first Annual Night of Hope for abused and neglected children at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. The event kicked off at 5:30 PM on Saturday. Watch the segment.
KRDO News Radio/Aug. 31, 2022: KRDO Afternoon News: Angela Rose talks with Dan Cochell
Thirteen new Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA volunteers, were sworn in as officers of the court by Fourth Judicial District Judge William Bain during a swearing-in ceremony at the El Paso County Courthouse on Tuesday. Listen to the podcast.
Fox 21/Aug. 30, 2022: CASA volunteers sworn in at the El Paso County Courthouse
Thirteen new Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA volunteers, were sworn in as officers of the court by Fourth Judicial District Judge William Bain during a swearing-in ceremony at the El Paso County Courthouse on Tuesday. Watch the segment.
Fox 21/Aug. 30, 2022: CASA to host Night of Hope at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
It’s time to saddle up for a good cause, as CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, is going country for its inaugural, Night of Hope event. Fox21 spent the morning at the CASA office, learning about the nonprofit and hearing from event feature band Mosquito Pass. Watch a segment.
KRDO/July 27, 2022: Ten new CASA volunteers sworn in as officers of the court to advocate for kids in need
This week, CASA of the Pikes Peak Region gained ten new Court Appointed Special Advocates, all sworn in as officers of the court to advocate for kids in situations of abuse or neglect. Watch the segment.
KBPI 107.9/July 19, 2022: CASA joins the Benny Bash Show on 107.9
CASA met up with Benny Bash on KBPI South 107.9 in July to talk all things CASA, including the need for more volunteers and donations to help abused and neglected kids in the Pikes Peak Region. Listen to the recording.
Fox 21/June 22, 2022: New CASA volunteers sworn in as officers of the court
11 new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers, were sworn in as officers of the court during a ceremony at the El Paso County Courthouse on Tuesday. Read the coverage.
Gazette/April 17, 2022: New CASA volunteers sworn in as officers of the court
11 new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers, were sworn in as officers of the court during a ceremony at the El Paso County Courthouse on Tuesday. Read the coverage.
Fox 21/April 15, 2022: Father gets kids back with help from CASA
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is looking to change the lives of vulnerable children in the community. Thomas Schuler knows first-hand how important CASA is after his six kids were taken away from him several years ago. Watch the segment.
Fox 21/April 14, 2022: CASA holds its annual “Month of Hope” campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and local non-profit, CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is holding its annual “Month of Hope” campaign. The campaign is meant to raise awareness about child abuse in our community and what you can do to help. Watch Angela Rose’s interview on the Morning Show.
The Tribune/April 13, 2022: As number of children in need increases, more support of CASA is needed
There’s a reason why they put packets of tissues on the tables at the CASA of the Pikes Peak Region Light of Hope Breakfast, a fundraiser for the nonprofit. And it’s not because of allergy season. Read the article.
KRDO News Radio/April 4, 2022: KRDO News Radio “The Extra”
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. On “The Extra” Monday, we chatted with the Executive Director of CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, which is a local nonprofit that works to advocate for victims of child abuse, about the group’s mission and work. We also talked to Mary Moffat, a CASA volunteer. Listen to the podcast.
KRDO/March 29, 2022: CASA searches for more male role models for young victims of abuse and neglect
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Pikes Peak Region held an event in hopes of encouraging men in the community to volunteer and help young boys who have entered the family court system and the child welfare system because of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. Watch the segment.
Gazette/March 15, 2022: El Paso County continues to lead state in child abuse hotline calls, cases & investigations
A pattern firmly entrenched for years — El Paso County receiving more calls of suspected child abuse and neglect to the state hotline, referrals for case review and full-blown investigations than any other locale in Colorado — continued during the pandemic, according to recently released statistics for 2021. Read the article.
KKTV/Feb. 4, 2022: Volunteer advocacy training program supports children experiencing abuse and neglect
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region provides a thorough and substantial training program for community members coming in as new CASA volunteers. There is a volunteer information session on Feb. 15 to provide more information to anyone who is interested in doing this important work. Watch the segment.
Colorado Springs Business Journal/Dec. 31, 2021: Rose welcomes children to her CASA
Angela Rose has always had a soft spot for children. The executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Pikes Peak Region left her corporate job at Ford Motor Credit in Colorado Springs in 2009 to work for CASA as a training coordinator. Read the Business Journal’s one-on-one with Angela.
Fox 21/Dec. 21, 2021: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region hosts Santa Shop
The organization set up a store-like atmosphere where CASA volunteers can pick out holiday gifts for the children on their CASA cases. While many cases often involve foster children, many involve abused or neglected children with cases opened within the family court system. Watch the segment.
Fox 21/Dec. 14, 2021: 19 new CASA volunteers sworn in at final swearing-in ceremony of 2021
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is pleased to announce that 19 new volunteers were sworn in as officers of the court by 4th Judicial District Judge William Bain during a swearing-in ceremony at the El Paso County Courthouse on Monday, Dec. 13. Read the story.
KRDO/Nov. 29, 2021: CASA adds more volunteers as number of child neglect cases remains high
In response to the rise in cases involving child neglect, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Pikes Peak Region has appointed more than a dozen new volunteers to the agency. Watch the segment.
Courier/Oct. 12, 2021: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region exceeds fundraising goal at Light of Hope Teller
For children caught in domestic violence over the past 18 months, Court Appointed Special Advocate of the Pikes Peak Region has been a vital resource for families in conflict. For the third annual event in Teller County, the goal was $20,000. At press time, donors had exceeded that goal. Read the article.
KKTV/Oct. 6, 2021: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region looking for more men to volunteer
If you’re a man with a heart for children, CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is looking for you! Half of all foster kids in the Colorado Springs area are boys — but only 19 percent of CASA’s volunteers are men. Watch the segment.
KRDO/Oct. 5, 2021: Domestic Violence cases double in Southern Colorado
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several Southern Colorado agencies are bringing awareness to an increase in intimate partner violence. The organizations hope the spike will be a wake-up call for many. Watch the segment.
Oct. 2, 2021/The Gazette: CASA “Dudes & Brews” open to male volunteers
Almost half of the 600 child victims in foster care in the Pikes Peak region are boys who need male Court-appointed Special Advocate volunteers to advocate for them. “Dudes & Brews” is a casual volunteer recruitment evening, 6-7:30 p.m. at The Garden, 401 S. Nevada Ave., on Wednesday. Read the article.
Sept. 21, 2021/The Courier: Goal of Oct. 6 breakfast to raise $20,000 to support CASA programs in Teller County
For abused and neglected children in Teller and El Paso counties, a volunteer with the nonprofit organization, Court Appointed Special Advocate, is a lifeline to hope. Next month, the father of six children will tell his story of turmoil and redemption at the 3rd annual Light of Hope Teller breakfast in Woodland Park. Read the article.
Sept. 21, 2021/Fox 21: CASA Volunteers Needed
Kids in the Pikes Peak Region need help and CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is looking for volunteers to be a voice for them in court. Angela Rose, Executive Director of CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, joins Abbie on the Morning Show to explain how you can make a difference. Watch the segment.
Sept. 2, 2021/KRDO News Radio: “The Extra” with Shannon Brinias
On Thursday’s “The Extra”, leaders of the local non-profit CASA of the Pikes Peak Region joined KRDO News Radio to talk about their volunteer force that advocates for children in abuse and neglect cases. Listen to the podcast.
Sept. 1, 2021/The Tribune: 12 new CASA volunteers sworn in
Back to school season can be challenging for children living in foster care. CASA of the Pikes Peak Region announced that 12 community members took an oath before a judge on Aug. 13 to become Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASAs. Read the article.
April 13, 2021/KRDO: CASA looking for more male volunteers in Colorado Springs
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is hosting a volunteer recruitment event to find responsible male role models for boys in the Colorado Springs area. The event ‘Dudes and Brews’ is an effort from CASA to recruit more Male volunteers. It’s happening on Zoom on Tuesday, April 13 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Watch the segment.
April 13, 2021/KPPF: Community Power Break with CASA
Ted Robertson shares the fascinating programs with Court Appointed Special Advocates Representative Keri Kahn for the Pikes Peak Region. Hear about CASA, the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted its programs, and learn how to volunteer. Listen to the podcast now.
April 5, 2021/Fox 21: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region looking for volunteers
Abbie Burke interviews CASA’s Executive Director about the increase in the number of kids coming into the program because of the pandemic. CASA expect to see an additional 120 kids in 2021. At any given time, there are about 900 kids in the Pikes Peak region who need a CASA volunteer. Watch the segment.
April 4, 2021/The Gazette: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region kicks of ‘Month of Hope” fundraiser to meet increased need during pandemic.
Kicking off Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit is taking the fight against child abuse virtual this year with a month-long online fundraising campaign to help them meet increased need during the pandemic. Read the article.
April 2, 2021/KRDO: Colorado organizations raise awareness with Child Abuse Prevention Month
In light of Child Abuse Prevention Month, several local organizations are doing their part to inform the community of resources available to the community. Watch the segment.
KOAA/April 1, 2021: Child abuse survivor shares story in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a Colorado Springs survivor of child abuse and neglect recalled her personal trauma to stress the importance of listening to children. Watch the segment here.
Jan. 18, 2021/KRDO News Radio: “The Extra” with Shannon Brinias
Shannon talked with CASA Executive Director Angela Rose and CASA Business Partner Heather Heinbaugh, who owns several local Supercuts salons, about the importance of businesses giving back to charities even during hard times like the global pandemic. Listen to the podcast.
Dec. 29, 2020/The Gazette: Court appointed volunteer advocates help keep kids in crisis safe during pandemic
Trained volunteers who advocate for victims of child abuse, neglect and severe domestic conflict have a big order to fill, and it didn’t end with the onset of a global pandemic. Read the article.
Dec. 9, 2022/Fox 21: Give! 2020: Milton Foster Children’s Fund
The coronavirus pandemic has increased participation in CASA for children in foster care and facing the court system. Through the Milton Foster Children’s Fund, CASA provides youth in foster care with enrichment and educational opportunities, typically not available through other agencies, that help them build the self-esteem and resiliency needed to become healthy, contributing adults. Watch the segment.
Nov. 21, 2020/KOAA: Clothing drive for teens in foster care
Shopping for clothes may seem like a simple task, but for a teen in foster care, it’s often impossible. Whether it’s due to a lack of income, or even a parent to accompany them, these teens usually have to end up wearing hand-me-downs. Watch the segment about a clothing drive for The Hanger at CASA.
Business Journal/Nov. 6, 2020: CASA advocates for children in crisis
For more than 30 years, volunteers with CASA of the Pikes Peak Region have served in courts as a voice for abused and neglected children, helping them find loving homes. Read the article.
Oct. 26/Cheyenne Edition: Nonprofit CASA of the Pikes Peak Region swears in new volunteers, seeks new ones
Eight community volunteers were sworn in as officers of the court by Fourth Judicial District Court Chief Judge William Bain during a CASA of the Pikes Peak Region swearing-in ceremony held virtually via Zoom on Friday. Read the article.
Oct. 24, 2020/KRDO: CASA looking for more child advocates amid COVID-19
As the number of kids in the child welfare system continues to grow amid COVID-19, One local organization is asking for volunteers to help guide and comfort them through the process. Watch the segment.
Oct. 20, 2020/The Tribune: CASA virtual Light of Hope North fundraising event to be held Oct. 27.
CASA launched the Light of Hope North to raise funds to support programs for victims of child abuse and neglect in Colorado Springs. This year’s fundraising event will be held at noon on Oct. 27 and will feature Loretta, a teen who struggled with homelessness, during the livestreamed event. Read the article.
Oct. 20, 2020/The Courier: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Pikes Peak Region helps abuse victims thrive
At times disturbing, the story of Loretta is sparked by the power of connection of a teenager to a woman who gave the gift of time. Thrust into the life of a child who had been homeless since the age of 6, Cori McCoy met Loretta as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Read more the article.
Oct. 1, 2020/KRDO News Radio: “The Extra” with Shannon Brinias
CASA’s Angela Rose and Howard Black joined host Shannon Brinias on “The Extra” to talk about how child abuse was already a crisis before the pandemic, and now it’s an even bigger crisis. The show touched on how COVID-19 has affected the CASA mission and what community members can do to pitch in. Listen to the podcast.
Sept. 30, 2020/Fox 21: CASA needs volunteers as referrals to program increase during pandemic
The Court Appointed Special Advocates for the Pikes Peak Region stated Wednesday that the amount of referrals to their program has been doubled compared to this time last year. Watch the segment.
Aug. 19, 2020/KOAA: How school attendance can help track child abuse during the pandemic
Schools across the state are either back in session, or are preparing for their fall semester to begin soon. While choices between in-person and remote learning vary, there are concerns reaching beyond coronavirus about getting safely back to school. Watch the segment.
July 24, 2020/KOAA: CASA swears in 11 new volunteers as officers of the court
Fourth Judicial Judge Jill Brady welcomed 11 new Court Appointed Special Advocates during a swearing-in ceremony over Zoom Friday. Read the story.
July 20, 2020/Fox 21: Volunteers sought as need grows amid coronavirus pandemic
More kids than ever are entering the Child Welfare System and that could be in part due to the ongoing pandemic. The Colorado Springs Police Department reported a 22 percent increase in child abuse arrests in March and April of 2020, compared to last year. Watch the segment.
July 5, 2020/The Gazette: Nonprofits adapt to COVID-19 as major fundraising galas go casually virtual
As signature annual black-tie fundraising galas and cocktail receptions succumbed to COVID-19 shutdowns, stay-at-home months and crowd restrictions, local nonprofits got creative. Hello virtual philanthropic world.CASA of the Pikes P Read the article.
June 8, 2020/Fox 21: CASA holds first Virtual Light of Hope Fundraiser
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is holding a virtual Light of Hope Week. It replaces their annual fundraiser normally held in April, during Child Abuse Prevention Month. CASA says the coronavirus pandemic has brought an increase in child abuse and neglect cases, making this year’s fundraiser especially important. Watch the segment.
June 5, 2020/Fox 21: Light of Hope Virtual Fundraiser to Benefit CASA
CASA’s annual Light of Hope fundraiser is moving online for its 20th anniversary in 2020. Volunteer Mary Stark joined us on FOX21 Morning News with all the details. Watch the segment.
May 6, 2020/KOAA: CASA volunteers now being sworn in virtually
We are now in a world where basically all contact has gone virtual. Even volunteering has to happen in a digital setting. At CASA, or the Court Appointed Special Advocates agency, despite everything being shut down, they’re still adding volunteers, virtual or not. Watch the segment.
May 4, 2020/The Gazette: Sharp drop in child abuse reports around Colorado Springs during shutdown is not good news
There has been a steep drop in the number of calls to child abuse hotlines due to social distancing and COVID-19. The Gazette spoke with several organizations, including CASA, who tell why this is not good news. Read the article and find out how you can help.
April 22, 2020/The Courier: Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Pikes Peak Region continues to advocate for children virtually
A turbulent time for families who face uncertain futures due to the coronavirus pandemic, the stay-at-home mandate in Colorado presents a risk for children. As a result, the annual Child Abuse Prevention Month in April takes on new meaning. Read the story.
April 15, 2022/KKTV: Child advocacy organization CASA launches social media challenge to help Pikes Peak area kids
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and non-profit organization CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is calling on the community to use this time to help make a difference for local kids. Read the story.
April 15, 2022/The Independent: The wire: 9 stories making headlines this week
Eight community members are sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates by Fourth Judicial District Judge Jill Brady via CASA of the Pikes Peak Region’s first-ever virtual ceremony. The volunteers are charged with advocating for children involved with child protective services in El Paso and Teller counties, with the goal of keeping kids safe from abuse and neglect. Read the story.
April 14, 2020/KOAA: CASA launching campaign to make a difference for kids
CASA of the Pikes Peak Regions is launching a campaign to empower people to make a difference in a child’s life. Starting Wednesday, the organization will launching its #Give5Challenge5 social media campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read the story.
March 27, 2020/KKTV: DHS concerned about drop in child abuse calls, still investigating during COVID-19
The El Paso County Department of Human Services said it’s seen a drop in reports of child abuse and neglect, but that’s not a good thing. El Paso County gets nearly 17,000 calls for child abuse every year, which is the most in the state. KKTV reached out the DHS and to CASA to learn how they are working to keep kids safe during COVID-19. Watch the segment.
March 21, 2020/KOAA: Checks on child welfare continue despite COVID-19
Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order on Wednesday suspending all in-person schooling in Colorado until April 17. With children being home for a longer period of time than normal, and not interacting with mandatory reporters like teachers on a regular basis, News5 reached out to both CASA and the El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) to learn how they are protecting at-risk children during this time. Watch the segment.
March 3, 2020/KRDO News Radio: “The Extra” with Shannon Brinias
Talking to CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Pikes Peak. CASA leads the effort to provide a “voice” to children who are impacted by the legal system. Volunteer recruitment efforts are ongoing with special events coming in the months of March and April. Listen to the podcast now.
Jan. 28, 2020/Fox 21: CASA looking for volunteers in Pikes Peak Region
Right now, volunteers are needed to help kids in our community who have been placed into the welfare system through no fault of their own. CASA of the Pikes Peak Region Executive Director Angela Rose and volunteer Mary Stark joined us on FOX21 Morning News with information on how you can help. Watch the segment here.
Jan. 12, 2020/The Gazette: Desperate for volunteers, CASA launches campaign to boost ranks in 2020
Not long after becoming volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates about six years ago, Hope Forti and her husband, Kyle, were given a case with a single mother of six who was in danger of losing her home. Read the article here.
Jan. 1, 2020/KRDO: CASA in need of volunteers to help kids through court
It’s an important role, those who help children in desperate need. KRDO visited CASA of the Pikes Peak Region to talk with Executive Director Angela Rose and learn more about the role of Court Appointed Special Advocates — also known as CASAs. Watch the segment here.
Dec. 23, 2019/The Southeast Express: A stabilizing force
Jerima King has a passion for service and a heart for kids. The combination has shaped her professional and philanthropic work. King, a native of Peru and long-time Colorado Springs resident, is a former software engineer, a private Spanish-language teacher, a retired legal translator and, for the past two years, a CASA. Regan Foster of the Southeast Express sat down to talk with King. Read the article now.
Dec. 17, 2019/KRDO: Santa’s Shop opens to give El Paso Co. foster kids a jolly Christmas
CASA’s Santa Shop opened Tuesday, giving Court Appointed Special Advocates a chance to pick out presents for their paired foster kids this holiday season. KRDO’s Julia Donovan was there for the opening. Watch the segment here.
Dec. 11, 2019/Living Local: Hundreds of children need you, Be their voice.
There are hundreds of local kids in need of support, especially around the holiday season. Angela Rose, CASA Executive Director, is here this morning to discuss how to volunteer and why your help could make a difference. Watch the segment here.
Nov. 15, 2019/KRDO: Colorado Springs store aims to help foster teens, run by foster teens
A second-hand store in the CASA office in downtown Colorado Springs is targeted specifically for teens in foster care. Every Saturday, foster teens in El Paso and Teller county can go to The Hanger and pick out five items free of charge. Last year there were 352 teens who shopped at The Hanger. KRDO’s Hanna Knutson brings us more with this Absolutely Colorado segment. See the segment here.
Nov. 7, 2019/KOAA: Abused and neglected kids need your help
“There’s about 900 children each year who need CASA advocates, we served 716 of those children last year so we have some ground to make up. We’re always looking to recruit more community members who want to help us in that mission,” said Crystal Erickson, Director of Programs for CASA of the Pikes Peak Region. See the segment here.
Nov. 7, 2019/KOAA: Addiction fueling rising numbers of child neglect
News5 Investigates has learned you will not find a county in the State of Colorado that handles more reports of child abuse and neglect than El Paso County. Child welfare officials say you combine that with countywide substance abuse issues and it becomes a crisis. KOAA interviews CASA volunteer Mary Stark and Head of DHS Julie Krow. See the news segment here.
Oct. 11, 2019/KOAA: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region needs volunteers to help local children
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region wants to help recruit 2,020 more volunteers statewide by next year. Learn more about the need across the state of Colorado and find out how you can help. See the news segment here.
Sept. 25, 2019/The Courier: Kari Dimmick named Program Manager of CASA Teller County
As Court Appointed Special Advocates For Children, aka CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, continues to expand its services in Teller County, Kari Dimmick has been named program manager. Click here to read the article.
Aug. 11, 2019/KOAA: CASA seeking male volunteers to help children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Pikes Peak Region said this area of Colorado has more calls to the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline than anywhere else in the state. In 2018 alone, they said there were over 16,000 calls, and of those calls hundreds of children were removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. CASA said they are always searching for more volunteers to help these children, and they could especially use more men. Watch the segment here.
June 20, 2019/Fox 21: CASA 30th Anniversary
CASA is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in the Pikes Peak Region. Since its inception in 1989, it has served more than 18,000 local kids! But, there is still more work to be done. Crystal Erickson and Karen Hilborn join Abbie on the Fox21 Morning Show to talk about the past, present, and future of CASA in our community. Watch the segment here.
June 19, 2019/KRDO News Radio: “The Extra” with Renae Roberts
Keri Kahn and Mark Verity talk about the impact CASA has made for children in our community over their past 30 years in Colorado Springs. The impact of being an Advocate. How you can get involved and more. Listen to the podcast.
June 15, 2019/KVOR: Our Town on the Streets with Jake Walker
Proud to serve this community on air! Play the podcast if you missed the radio broadcast to hear from Roy and Keri at CASA about how CASA volunteers help local foster kids in the community. Listen to the podcast.
April 11, 2019/KKTV: ‘I really think people should give it a shot'” CASAs share benefit of volunteering together
“If you have a heart for children, I just can’t tell you what joy this will bring to your heart,” said Kaia Sailor, who has volunteered for CASA alongside her daughter Lindie Eads for about two years. Watch the segment.
April 4, 2019/Fox 21: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region looking for more men to volunteer
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region held a “Dudes and Brews” event at Ivywild School Wednesday to raise awareness of their need for more male volunteers. According to CASA, 51% of the children they served last year were boys, but only 14% of the volunteers were men. Watch the segment.
April 3, 2019/The Tribune: 17 Citizens Sworn in as new CASA volunteers
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region swore in 17 volunteers as officers of the court by Judge William Bain at the El Paso County Combined Courts last week. The Tri-Lakes Tribune highlighted the ceremony. Read the article.
March 27, 2019/Cheyenne Edition: 17 Citizens Sworn in as new CASA volunteers
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region swore in 17 volunteers as officers of the court by Judge William Bain at the El Paso County Combined Courts last week. The Gazette’s Cheyenne and Woodmen Editions highlighted the ceremony. Read the article.
Feb. 20, 2019/The Courier: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) asks for volunteers to serve growing Teller County population
With a new office in Woodland Park and a room for supervised visits between children and parents separated by conflict, Court Appointed Special Advocates — known as CASA — strengthens its role in Teller County. Read the article.
Feb. 17, 2019/The Gazette: AROUND TOWN: CASA celebrates 30 years, honors first director Trudy Strewler Hodge
CASA held a reception in honor of its founder Trudy Strewler Hodges. The reception highlighted CASA’s Community Campaign which aims to close the gap and serve all children in need – a vision Trudy had for CASA when she founded it 30 years ago in 1989. Read the Gazette article.
Feb. 5, 2019/Fox 21: CASA volunteers sworn in, will give voices to children who need them most
A swearing-in ceremony was held Tuesday for a group of Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASAs, assigned to children who are caught up in the court system due to abuse, neglect, or domestic violence in their homes. Watch the segment.
Jan. 17, 2019/Living Local: Volunteer with CASA to make a difference in the community
Volunteers are always needed to advocate for abused and neglected children in Colorado Springs, and CASA wants you to help them. CASA Executive Director Angela Rose joins Living Local’s Mia Atkins on Fox 21. Watch the segment.
Dec. 2018/KOAA: CASA holds annual “Santa Shop”
The Court Appointed Special Advocates that carry on the fight against child abuse and neglect held their annual “Santa Shop” Tuesday. Volunteers from CASA got to pick out toys and clothes for their appointed children at the event. Being removed from friends and family around the holiday can be difficult, and kids who’ve been removed from their homes often can’t take many things with them. Watch the segment.
Dec. 15, 2018/KRDO News Radio: The City of C.S. Show with Deborah Elliott Shultz
Keeping with Deborah’s tribute to non-profits, she has 2 wonderful ladies from CASA in the studio. If you do not know about CASA here in Colorado Springs you need to hear this edition of the show. Listen and learn! Listen to the podcast.
Nov. 24, 2018/KVOR: IndyGive! CASA of the Pikes Peak Region and Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care
Proud to serve this community on air! Play the podcast if you missed the radio broadcast to hear from Keri at CASA, Deb for Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care & Aiden sharing about the great savings for the holiday parking at Colorado Springs Airport! Listen to the podcast.
Nov. 13, 2018/KRCC: Nonprofit Profiles: CASA
CASA for children had its beginnings in the Seattle area in the late 1970’s. CASA of the Pikes Peak Region got its start in 1989 after studies conducted by the Junior League of Colorado Springs indicated child abuse victims in El Paso and Teller county did not have proper representation and advocacy. It should be noted that after 27 years, over 13,000 children’s lives have been changed for the better in the 4th Judicial District. Listen to the podcast.
Nov. 5, 2018/The Tribune: CASA hosts Light of Hope luncheon in Black Forest
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region hosted its 7th Annual Light of Hope North luncheon Oct. 24 at the Wedgewood Wedding Center in Black Forest. The event gave guests an opportunity to learn more about CASA’s mission and pledge financial support to the organization. Read the article.
Nov. 5, 2018/KRDO News Radio: The Extra with Renae Roberts
Angel Rose and Keri Kahn from CASA talk about the needs for advocates in the Pikes Peak region as they push to help 900 children annually that suffer from abuse and neglect. Listen to the podcast.
Oct. 20, 2018/Fox 21: CASA on Fox21 Morning News
CASA Executive Director Angela Rose and child abuse and neglect survivor Tiffany Jorgenson join us on FOX21 Morning News to discuss CASA’s mission to give southern Colorado children a voice. Watch the segment.
Oct. 3, 2018/KOAA: CASA kicks off donation campaign to ensure every child is served
A local non-profit that helps find a safe and loving home for foster children kicked off its latest donation campaign Wednesday night. CASA, or Court Appointed Social Advocates, stands up for kids removed from abusive or neglectful homes. The volunteers work to protect children unable to understand the legal process or what is happening as a result of being removed from a dangerous environment. Watch the segment.
Oct. 3, 2018/Fox 21: Child abuse calls rising in El Paso Co., local organization needs community’s help
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region launched their community campaign with a reception at the Pioneers Museum on Wednesday night. The campaign ensures a voice in court for every abused and neglected child in need of advocacy in the Pikes Peak region. The Pikes Peak region has the highest number of calls made to the child abuse and neglect hotline in the entire state of Colorado. Last year, that hotline received over 16,000 calls. Watch the segment.
Oct. 3, 2018/The Gazette: Former foster child recounts being saved by CASA, urges donations as campaign kicks off
She remembers the date, her unsettling premonitions and the look of her infant sister’s body when CPR was attempted. “It was July 4, 1998, and we were invited to a party,” Tiffany Jorgenson told The Gazette. “Honest to goodness, I believed in my 8-year-old heart, ‘Someone is going to die tonight.’” Read the article.
Aug. 23, 2018/The Courier: CASA to host first WP breakfast fundraiser
For the first time, Court Appointed Special Advocate hosts a Light of Hope breakfast fundraiser in Woodland Park. The event Sept. 18 is a sign of the growth, as well as the need, for CASA to serve local children who have been abused and neglected. Read the article.
June 4, 2018/Fox 21: CASA looking for volunteer special advocates in the Pikes Peak Region
A local organization that provides crucial services to children in our community is looking for more help. And while the job may sound intimidating, Angela Rose is here to tell us how anyone can be a CASA volunteer. Two hundred children in the Pikes Peak region are waiting for a CASA volunteer. Watch the segment.
May 3, 2018/The Gazette: AROUND TOWN: CASA Light of Hope helps serve more abused and neglected children
For speaker after speaker, involvement with CASA of the Pikes Peak Region came about because “I am for the child.” The impact of those words was never lost during the 18th annual Light of Hope breakfast and lunch fundraisers April 25 at The Antlers hotel. More than 1,000 attended the meals, raising almost $350,000 to serve abused and neglected children with trained advocates. Read the article.
May 15, 2018/KKTV: Local nonprofit CASA looking for volunteers
One local non-profit has a big impact on children in our community. CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, trains volunteers to represent victims of child abuse, neglect, and more. The group is looking for more volunteers to help children in our community. Katie Pelton sat down with CASA Executive Director Angela Rose. Watch the segment.
March 4, 2018/KVOR: Interview with CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization serving El Paso County and Teller County that trains and supervises volunteers to represent the best interests of our most vulnerable citizens – victims of child abuse, neglect, and severe domestic conflict. Listen to the podcast
Dec. 26, 2017/The Gazette: CASA Finds a Home, Grows Services
Far too often, children’s court-ordered, supervised visits with a parent came only behind a metal detector, down a cold, gray hallway and inside a sterile-looking room in the El Paso County Courthouse. But that’s a thing of the past. Read the article.
Dec. 3, 2017/Fox 21: Give! 2017 CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region’s Milton Foster Children’s Fund helps youth in foster care achieve their full potential thorough opportunities not funded by other agencies. The fund helps pay for tutoring, art and music lessons, sports fees, therapeutic and medical needs, and other things that give a foster child a sense of resiliency. CASA spokeswoman Keri Kahn joins us with more information. Watch the segment.
Nov. 17, 2017/The Independent: CASA moves to new location on Weber Street
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region now has all five of its programs under one roof after having three separate locations. The organization relocated to a larger renovated spot on 418 S. Weber St. Nov. 11, propelling it closer to its goal, of serving all children in need of an advocate, by 2020. Read the article.
Nov. 17, 2017/Fox 21: CASA opens in new and improved space
A new home is open for CASA of the Pikes Peak Region. The new space includes The Hanger boutique for foster teens to pick out clothing and get some work experience. There’s also a more inviting area for supervised exchange and parenting time. Watch the segment.