Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Children & Youth, Civil Rights, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence

Mission: Court appointed special advocates (casa) of lane county provides a powerful voice for abused kids by advocating for foster children within the court system, because with casa, children are more likely to find a safe, permanent home.

Programs: Approximately 433 abused and neglected children received the powerful voice of a court appointed special advocate. 188 casa volunteers advocated for those children's best interests, supported by 31 volunteer peer coordinators. 127 children were placed into safe permanent homes when their cases closed.