Court Advocates for Children for Kittitas County

06/05/2026

This week, we proudly celebrated our newest Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)!

In front of a courtroom filled with family and friends, Judge James Kirkham officially swore in Barbara Becker, who has answered the call to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. As a CASA volunteer, Barbara will help ensure that each child's voice is heard and that their best interests are represented throughout the court process.

We are deeply grateful for her commitment, compassion, and dedication to making a lasting difference in the lives of children in Kittitas County. We are honored to welcome her to the CASA family!

Together, we can help every child find a safe, permanent, and nurturing home.

06/01/2026

Are you looking for some fun activities for foster families? Check out a few places that offer discounts to foster families. Check each website to confirm the discount and if proof or identification is needed.

06/01/2026

05/15/2026

Today we recognize International Day of Families.

Observed each year on May 15, this global day was established by the United Nations to recognize the vital role families play in strong, healthy communities.

Families and strong support systems help children thrive. At CASA, we’re proud to advocate for children and help build brighter futures for children and families in our community.

05/13/2026

This National Foster Care Month, we honor the experiences, voices, and potential of children and youth in foster care.

CASA volunteers stand beside them when it matters most. One consistent, caring adult can make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

05/06/2026

💙 May is National Foster Care Month 💙

This month we honor foster parents, kinship caregivers, child welfare professionals, and volunteers who support children in finding safety and stability.

Every child deserves safety, support, and a voice.

05/01/2026

Thank you to all of the municipalities that participated in shining a blue light on Child Abuse Prevention Month.

City of Ellensburg, WA Government, Cle Elum/Roslyn Police Department, Ellensburg Police Department, Kittitas County Board of Commissioners, Kittitas Police Department, Friends of the Ellensburg Public Library and Hal Holmes Community Center

05/01/2026

Be there. Be aware.

04/29/2026

Thank you Kittitas community for supporting our 2026 Quilt Campaign. We started with 38 and 15 remain.

But it's LAST CALL! Help us clear the walls while supporting best-interest advocacy for children in foster care.

Circle back to Gard Estate Wines today or tomorrow and enter code 'CASA2026' for 25% off the remaining quilts.

12/18/2025

⭐ Ambassador Award: Jean Thornton ⭐

We’re proud to recognize Jean Thornton as our 2025 Ambassador Award Recipient.
For 17 years, Jean has been a steady, thoughtful, and deeply committed presence in our CASA program. She has advocated for 27 children during her time with us, always bringing compassion, clear communication, and a steady hand to every case.

Jean has guided families and professionals through complicated situations, supported new advocates as they found their footing, and consistently shown up for kids when they needed someone in their corner.

Her dedication has made a lasting difference for our program and for children across Kittitas County.

Please join us in celebrating Jean and the impact she’s had over nearly two decades of service.