CASA of Marion County Oregon

CASA of Marion County Oregon Fearless advocates for children in foster care.

Please join us in welcoming our newest board member, Emily Rich! Emily is a Real Estate and Land Use Attorney at Saalfel...
06/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest board member, Emily Rich!

Emily is a Real Estate and Land Use Attorney at Saalfeld Griggs PC. Emily represents client in a wide variety of real estate transactions and land use matters. She has experience providing clear, practical guidance as well as project management that supports both immediate project goals and long-term success.

Emily strongly believes in CASA’s mission to ensure all children in foster care are safe and have the opportunity to thrive. She is passionate about the work CASA does to advocate on behalf of children in need in the local community. Emily is honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Board. She looks forward to using her knowledge and skills to help further both CASA’s short term and long-term goals.

Emily grew up in Coppell, Texas, which is a suburb of Dallas. She moved to Oregon to attend law school and immediately fell in love with Oregon. Outside of work, Emily and her husband, Damon, enjoy gardening, hiking, taking trips to the Oregon coast, and exploring all Oregon has to offer.

Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the Board of Directors, Heidi Dillon!Heidi grew up in Beaverton, Oregon...
06/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the Board of Directors, Heidi Dillon!

Heidi grew up in Beaverton, Oregon, with deep family ties to the Willamette Valley—her father was born and raised in Salem, a community she is proud to now call home. After a decade in the corporate world, Heidi made a purposeful career shift, returning to school to pursue her passion for horticulture. She earned her associate degree and went on to dual‑enroll with Oregon State University, graduating in 2016.

Her professional path in the green industry began with managing Garden World, followed by three years with another landscape firm before joining DeSantis Landscapes in 2018. Heidi started as an Account Manager and was promoted to Branch Manager in 2021, where she leads teams, supports clients, and oversees operations with a focus on quality, communication, and long‑term stewardship of the landscapes entrusted to her care.

Now a homeowner in Salem’s Highland neighborhood, Heidi has already begun cultivating her space—starting with a thriving vegetable garden that reflects her love of growing things, both literally and figuratively. As the parent of a 20‑year‑old, she understands the profound impact that stability, advocacy, and supportive adults can have on a young person’s life.

Heidi is honored to serve on the CASA of Marion County Board and is committed to advancing CASA’s mission of ensuring that every child in foster care has a consistent, caring advocate standing beside them.

Get involved in CASA by visiting www.casamarionor.org

CASA of Marion County will be closed in observance of Juneteenth (June 19). Please visit our booth at the Salem-Keizer N...
06/15/2026

CASA of Marion County will be closed in observance of Juneteenth (June 19). Please visit our booth at the Salem-Keizer NAACP 1166 Juneteenth festivities at Riverfront Park!

Calling all aspiring superheroes! The Annual Superhero Run is Saturday, June 20 @ 9 am at Riverfront Park!Superheroes of...
06/11/2026

Calling all aspiring superheroes! The Annual Superhero Run is Saturday, June 20 @ 9 am at Riverfront Park!

Superheroes of all ages run FREE in our one-mile fun run at the Superhero Run!

Get your free fun run tickets today, or pay for our 5k and 10k races!

https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Salem/casaofmarioncountysuperherorun

Our newest recruitment video is now online! Hats off to Capital Community Media for their excellent work producing this ...
05/26/2026

Our newest recruitment video is now online! Hats off to Capital Community Media for their excellent work producing this video. Special thanks to State Senator Deb Patterson for sharing her thoughts and insights about our program in this video. 

InSight OnSite goes to CASA of Marion County to learn how and why t...

CASA IS AT THE SALEM SATURDAY MARKET!Stop by and say hello at our booth at the Salem Saturday Market located at 865 Mari...
05/22/2026

CASA IS AT THE SALEM SATURDAY MARKET!

Stop by and say hello at our booth at the Salem Saturday Market located at 865 Marion Street SE.

Better yet, sign up to volunteer with us at the booth: https://forms.gle/6Bw7UUhnojjiuxtE9

CASA of Marion County will be at the Salem Saturday Market on the following days:

May 23
June 6
July 25

CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH/CELEBRANDO NUESTROS VOLUNTARIOS DE LA MES For the past almost seven years, Paul ...
05/18/2026

CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH/CELEBRANDO NUESTROS VOLUNTARIOS DE LA MES

For the past almost seven years, Paul and Diana have demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to advocating for the children in our community. Throughout their time with CASA of Marion County, they have consistently shown an incredible ability to manage multiple cases while remaining organized, dependable, and fully engaged with each child they serve. Their ability to balance several cases at once, while still providing thoughtful and individualized advocacy, speaks volumes about their dedication to our mission.

No matter the circumstances, they consistently complete monthly visits with each of their children, even when siblings or children are placed in separate homes. They remain actively involved in every aspect of the children’s lives by attending necessary meetings and maintaining communication with teachers, counselors, therapists, resource parents, and other key individuals involved in the cases. Through this collaboration, they ensure they have a thorough understanding of each child’s needs so they can advocate in the most meaningful and effective way possible.

Paul and Diana have also done an exceptional job advocating for their kiddos through their well-written, fact-based court reports that consistently provide thorough and objective information to the court. In addition, they are never afraid to speak up when needed and advocate strongly for the best interests of the children they serve.

CASA of Marion County is truly grateful for their almost seven years of outstanding service, hard work, and unwavering dedication. Volunteers like Paul and Diana make it possible for CASA to continue this important work in our community. Thank you, Paul and Diana!


Durante casi siete años, Paul y Diana han demostrado una dedicación, compasión y compromiso excepcionales en la defensa de los niños de nuestra comunidad. A lo largo de su tiempo con CASA of Marion County, han demostrado constantemente una increíble capacidad para manejar múltiples casos mientras se mantienen organizados, confiables y plenamente comprometidos con cada niño al que sirven. Su capacidad para equilibrar varios casos a la vez, mientras brindan una defensa reflexiva e individualizada, dice mucho sobre su dedicación a nuestra misión.

Sin importar las circunstancias, Paul y Diana cumplen consistentemente con las visitas mensuales a cada uno de sus niños, incluso cuando los hermanos o los niños son ubicados en hogares separados. Permanecen activamente involucrados en todos los aspectos de la vida de los niños asistiendo a reuniones importantes y manteniendo comunicación con maestros, consejeros, terapeutas, padres de crianza y otras personas clave involucradas en los casos. A través de esta colaboración, se aseguran de tener una comprensión completa de las necesidades únicas de cada niño para poder defenderlos de la manera más significativa y efectiva posible.

También han hecho un trabajo excepcional defendiendo a sus niños a través de informes judiciales bien redactados y basados en hechos, que constantemente proporcionan información completa y objetiva al tribunal. Además, nunca tienen miedo de usar su voz cuando es necesario y defienden firmemente los mejores intereses de los niños a quienes sirven.

CASA of Marion County está verdaderamente agradecida por los casi siete años de servicio excepcional y dedicación inquebrantable de Paul y Diana. Voluntarios como ellos hacen posible que CASA continúe realizando este importante labor en nuestra comunidad. ¡Gracias, Paul y Diana!

CASA IS AT THE SALEM SATURDAY MARKET!Stop by and say hello at our booth at the Salem Saturday Market located at 865 Mari...
05/09/2026

CASA IS AT THE SALEM SATURDAY MARKET!

Stop by and say hello at our booth at the Salem Saturday Market located at 865 Marion Street SE.

Better yet, sign up to volunteer with us at the booth: https://forms.gle/6Bw7UUhnojjiuxtE9

CASA of Marion County will be at the Salem Saturday Market on the following days:

May 9
May 23
June 6
July 25

Address

454 17th Street NE
Salem, OR
97301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(503) 967-6420

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