JasCo CASA

09/01/2026

Help us celebrate four incredible CASA volunteers who are marking their 5-year and 7-year anniversaries of serving children and teens in foster care in Jasper County.

Together, these advocates have given over 3,200 hours of service and have supported 49 children and teens.

Thank you for sharing your time and heart with your CASA kids and for making a BIG difference in our community!

08/27/2026

💙 A BIG thank you to Solid Surface Designs for generously donating the beautiful new countertop for the kitchen island at our CASA House! More than just a countertop, this island is where life happens It's where meals and snacks are shared, teens learn new skills in the kitchen, volunteers connect, and conversations spark laughter, encouragement, and growth.

Thank you for investing in a space that creates opportunities for connection, learning, and lasting memories every day. 🏡💙

08/26/2026

We sang our HEARTS out at Teen Karaoke night 🎤 These guys have some great taste in music. We even had a few CASAs join!

08/24/2026

What does a CASA volunteer do?

Being a CASA might look like…
💙 Teaching your CASA child how to swing
💙 Helping a teen explore different career paths
💙 Going for a walk and enjoying a smoothie together
💙 Delivering bedding to a child’s foster home after a move
💙 Bringing over art supplies and painting together

There’s no perfect way to be a CASA. It’s about being a consistent, caring adult for a child in foster care.

You could be a CASA, too!

Apply today:
https://jascocasa.org/volunteer/

08/21/2026

❤💙Thank you, KSN and Nexstar Charitable Foundation, for supporting Jasper County CASA!

This meaningful support helps CASA continue advocating for children in foster care, ensuring they have a voice, a champion, and the opportunity to thrive. Community partnerships like this make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families throughout Jasper County.❤💙

The money for CASA will be used for its basic infrastructure as it continues to advocate for victims of child abuse: https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/local/nexstar-charitable-foundation-gives-5000-to-jasper-county-casa/

08/21/2026

We had a great time out at Itty Bitty Farm last night! We enjoyed the animals and fishing—with live worms no less. 🎣🪱 We love creating opportunities for our CASAs and CASA kids to connect. ❤️💙❤️💙❤️

08/17/2026

✨ A big thank you to Missouri Southern State University Southern Serves students for stopping by the CASA House recently! Your creativity, enthusiasm, and willingness to help us brainstorm a special project truly made an impact. We are grateful for your fresh ideas and your commitment to serving our community. Thank you for your time, talents, and willingness to make a difference for the youth and advocates we serve! 💛💚💛💚

08/13/2026

Did you catch Jasper County CASA Program Director, Ericka Freeborn, and dedicated volunteer, Melissa George, on Living Well? 📺✨

https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/video/jasper-county-casa-fall-volunteer-training/12062804/

They shared how our Court Appointed Special Advocates walk alongside children in foster care to provide consistency and support. There is an urgent need for more local advocates to step up and change a child's story.

Ready to make a difference? Our upcoming fall advocate training classes will give you all the tools you need! Learn more and apply today at jascocasa.org/volunteer. 💙❤️

SHOW UP for a child by spending time together twice a month. CASAs visit children in their foster homes, at school, in the community, and at the CASA House. Jasper County CASA hosts monthly connection activities, like art nights and costume parties, for advocates and their kids.

08/12/2026

We are JUMPING out of summer and into a new school year! Our CASA Kids’ Back-To-School Bash was a blast this year at Soar Trampoline Park. 💜💚 Lots of jumping, dodge ball, pizza, and a few trips back and forth to the ice cream truck out front! 🍦 We knew with this heat we had to keep cool! We love creating connection opportunities for our CASAs and their kids. 💚💜💚💜💚

08/10/2026

Bring your questions, bring a friend, and come see what being a CASA is all about!

This is your opportunity to learn:

✨ What a CASA volunteer actually does
✨ What the time commitment looks like
✨ What training and support are provided
✨ How you can make a difference in the life of a child in foster care

For more information on becoming a CASA, please contact Lisa Sewell, Community Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected] or visit https://jascocasa.org/volunteer/.