1. CASA in Colorado
Mission, Momentum, Movement

2. Momentum Demands Movement
“Nothing happens until something moves” – Albert Einstein

3. Last year, there were 10,116 children in out of home placement in Colorado. Up 2.5% over the previous year. * Colorado Department of Human Services Community Performance Center (CDHS Data Matters)

4. Colorado CASA Four Strategic Initiatives
Legislative Activities
Pass Through Fundraising
Data Analysis
Brand Awareness

5. Growth Through Collaboration
18 CASA Programs in Colorado
Two new programs in 2017 – 6th and 16th Judicial Districts
Two Metro Collaborative Groups – Program & Marketing
Advancing Volunteer Training, Curriculum Refresh
25th Annual Colorado CASA Conference &
1st Annual Colorado CASA Western Slope Conference

6. Measuring Our Impact – Evidence Based Outcomes

7. Thank you Data Committee!
2017 IMPACT
Less than 10% of cases were re-entry into the child welfare system
94% of CASA children received the medical care & services recommended
76% of children needing a mental health screening received one within 60 days of case opening
90% of CASA children had fewer than 11 absences from school
2/3 CASA youth with an open delinquency case did not re-offend
70% of permanency plans included placement with a parent or relative, 21% by adoption, and the remaining 9% are emancipation, adult services, or other care
96% of CASA children have two or more permanent connections
Thank you Data Committee!

8. Our momentum is growing but so is the need
“NOW IS THE TIME TO ENSURE WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER TO SPEAK WITH THE CONVICTION AND COMPASSION FOR EVERY CHILD WHO HAS SUFFERED NEGLECT, ABUSE OR ABANDONMENT. JOIN US.”
Tara Perry, Chief Executive Officer, National CASA Association

9. Questions?