CASA-Fourth Judicial District NM

CASA-Fourth Judicial District NM Located at 18 Gallegos Rd., (PO Box 1495), Las Vegas, NM 87701; phone number 505-454-0223 We are always interested in having new people join us.

CASA is a non-profit 501-C-3 organization which utilizes advocates for children in foster care. The agency trains and monitors the advoctaes as they work to help children and to assist the court in making the best determination for the children's future placement. Generally we conduct a 32 hour training for volunteers twice yearly, or whenever we have enough interest. For more information, to volu

nteer or to donate please contact us at the above phone number or at our web site. The children of our community thank you for any help you can provide!

10/14/2022

Youth crisis shelters aren’t set up to deal with foster youth who need intensive mental health treatment. When teens try to harm themselves or others, staff resort to calling 911.

09/24/2022

Family preservation and/or reunification is one of National CASA/GAL’s guiding principles. Kinship care allows children and youth to maintain family relationships and cultural heritage within their own community and familiar surroundings. CASA/GAL volunteers are trained in cultural competency and offer support so children and families can stay connected.




08/07/2022

In 1984, the National CASA Association formed in Seattle, WA. The National CASA / GAL Association for Children is still headquartered in Seattle with offices in Atlanta, GA and Washington, D.C.




Throughout 2022, National CASA/GAL will reflect on our history, supporters, and vision for the future to celebrate the children, youth, and families served, and the volunteers who serve them. https://nationalcasagal.org/about-us/history/

07/01/2022

Where did the term “CASA” originate? All the way back in 1978, Judge John F. Mendoza of Nevada suggested the term “court-appointed special advocate” to designate the lay court-appointed volunteers.



Throughout 2022, the National CASA / GAL Association for Children will reflect on our history, supporters, and vision for the future to celebrate the children, youth, and families served, and the volunteers who serve them.

06/09/2022

“See, I am not an exception, nor am I exceptional. I’m simply a reflection of what happens when a community stands together to support a child.” Author of “The Lighthouse Effect” and “A Chance in the World,” Steve Pemberton, delivered a moving address to close National CASA/GAL’s Annual Conference. Thank you, Steve, for being a beacon of hope for us all.

06/07/2022

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author and investigative journalist Andrea Elliott spoke to the National CASA/GAL Association conference attendees about the human cost to structural inequality and the importance of family. Her book Invisible Child—winner of a 2022 Pulitzer Prize —tells the riveting story of Dasani, a homeless New York schoolgirl, whose indomitable spirit is tested by poverty and racism in an unequal America.


05/12/2022

It is in a child’s best interests to remain with their family of origin when safely possible. In observance of National Foster Care Month, the National CASA / GAL Association for Children supports strengthening kinship or relative foster families who maintain family and cultural ties to children and youth in their care.

Learn more about becoming a CASA/GAL volunteer in your community. https://nationalcasagal.org/advocate-for-children/be-a-casa-gal-volunteer/

05/10/2022

During 2022, in partnership with Esperanza United, NO MORE is proud to launch a set of bilingual guides for parents to use when starting conversations about healthy relationships, communication, sexuality, and safe social media and technology use. These comprehensive guides teach parents...

05/09/2022

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 Today, we honor moms, grandmothers, aunts, foster moms and mother figures. Thanks for all that you do!

04/29/2022

We know children do best when they can safely remain with their parents or with other family members. Meeting a family’s basic needs like housing and food security can help prevent child abuse. CASA/GAL volunteers connect children and families involved in foster care to resources by working with child welfare employees and school social workers to improve outcomes.


Address

18 Gallegos Road
Las Vegas, NM
87701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15054540223

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