Seventh Circuit CASA Program

06/18/2026

Did you know we cover all of Fall River County? This morning we spoke to the Fall River County Commission and dropped off flyers around beautiful Hot Springs. We are looking for more advocates in the Southern Hills so please apply https://www.casaofrapidcity.org/become-a-casa

06/13/2026

Come see us at Pride! We will be here till 4, rain or shine❤️💛💚💙💜

06/11/2026

Thank you to the Black Hills Association of Realtors for fixing our flower boxes and planting these beautiful new blooms in our planters!

We are recruiting volunteers for our July training class! If you have a passion for advocacy and can commit to being a safe stable adult in a foster child's life; visit our website www.casaofrapidcity.org to apply now!

06/10/2026

The CASA office is accepting donations!

Clean out your garage and closets! The office is open from 9-5pm Monday-Thursday and 9-12pm on Fridays!

06/10/2026

Last weekend, CASA was honored to sponsor Tiny Tots at the Uniting Resilience Two-Spirit Powwow!

As powwow season gets underway, you'll be seeing CASA out and about in the community. Stop by, say hello, and learn more about how our volunteers advocate for children in need.

Not able to volunteer your time right now? You can still make a difference by connecting us with friends, family members, or community members who have a passion for advocacy and want to support children in our area.

We look forward to seeing you this summer and sharing more about the impact CASA volunteers make every day.

www.casaofrapidcity.org

06/09/2026

CASA is fundraising! We have this adorable playhouse raffle; built by the kids at EmpowerEd with materials donated by Builders FirstSource - Black Hills

Come check it out and buy a $20 raffle ticket or 6 tickets for $100. You can also purchase online at https://www.casaofrapidcity.org/playhouse1-1

Your purchase helps us further our vision to be the safe and nurturing relationship for every child in the court system.

Winner gets free delivery in Rapid City.

We recruit, train & support volunteer advocates who are paired with children in foster care.

06/05/2026

Join us in welcoming Fern to CASA!

If you have a passion for helping children; apply to become an advocate at www.casaofrapidcity.org

05/15/2026

Tickets are on sale now! https://www.casaofrapidcity.org/playhouse1-1

This unique and adorable playhouse was assembled by the students at EmpowerEd with materials donated by Builders FirstSource - Black Hills.

We are selling tickets until the end of June. $20 for one and $100 for 6!

05/15/2026

🍎 Free Summer Meals for Kids in Our Community! ☀️

Our district is proud to provide free meals to children and youth this summer through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Here’s what families need to know:

👧🧒 Who Can Eat Meals?
•All kids under 18 years old
•Adults (ages 19–59) accompanying their children (thanks to support from the Black Hills Area Community Foundation)
•Seniors (60+) accompanying their grandchildren (through our partnership with Meals on Wheels of Western South Dakota)
📍 How Are Meal Sites Selected?
Meal sites are chosen based on federal eligibility guidelines and staffing availability. A site must be located in an area where a certain percentage of children qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.

We also prioritize:
•Locations that already have summer programming (like 21st Century Community Learning or summer school)
•Sites with strong, consistent participation in past years
This helps us ensure we’re serving families well and creating dependable summer routines.

🏫 Why You Do Not See a Site in the Valley This Summer
We want to be transparent about changes this year:
•Valley View does not meet the required area eligibility threshold, so it does not qualify as an SFSP site.
•Rapid Valley also does not meet the required area eligibility threshold, but has previously operated under a 5-year eligibility determination that allows continued service even if data changes. This is the final year of that eligibility period, however construction at the school prevents us from operating there this summer.

We remain committed to making sure children in our community have access to nutritious meals all summer long. ❤️

If you have questions about meal sites or eligibility, feel free to reach out to our Student Nutrition team at [email protected] or 605-394-4061.

05/11/2026

CASA is at the I Am Legacy conference today! Stop by Ramkota to learn about what is going on in our community.

Visit www.casaofrapidcity.org