Kids in Care

Kids with a CASACASA StaffBlue Friday 2018

Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Lane County

Annual Report July 2018-June 2019

donate ONLINE at casa-lane.org

TEAM CASA17-18 Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTChris Storment, Community VolunteerVICE PRESIDENTKristin Forrest, Community VolunteerTREASURERJeff Singer, Umpqua BankMEMBERSRoger Cox, Community VolunteerMario Conte, Hershner HunterSharri da Silva, PeaceHealthDavid Davini, Giustina ResourcesKelsey Davis, Community VolunteerJesse Howes, New York LifeLisa Korth, Community VolunteerNiel Laudati, City of SpringfieldBill Whalen, Summit BankRECORDER Diana Burnett, KPD Insurance

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children had the powerful voice of a CASA.

children with CASAs exited the system to safe, permanent homes.

CASAs provided 17,607 hours of advocacy.

Our year in NUMBERS

1,160 children across Lane County spent at leastone night in the Child Welfare System.

While CASA provided advocacy for 465 children,

only 40% of children in need received advocacy.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice for abused and neglected children by advocating within the court system to help navigate them into safe and permanent homes.our MISSION:

Peer Coordinators (con’t)David WilsonAlexa Young-MillsMo Young

StaffVicki Bishop, Program SupervisorDebi Bone, Operations & Retention CoordinatorJay Combs, Development AssociateLauren Dame, Training CoordinatorKatie Gatlin, Director of Development & CommunicationsKelsey Galago, Program SupervisorDiane Hauser, Business ManagerJim Jamieson, Training CoordinatorChrystal Kellerman, Program SupervisorRobben Lyons, Volunteer CoordinatorWendy Montenegro, Development AssociateHeather Murphy, Executive DirectorYolanda Mulhern, Program SupervisorBrenda Nepute, Intake CoordinatorKody Nguyen, Training CoordinatorMichele Pound, Event CoordinatorDavid Ross, Program SupervisorAlysha Shipley, Program SupervisorLouise Vanderford, Program DirectorKelly Warren, Program Manager

Roger & Sheila Cox and family at Disc Golf with CASA

Executive Director, Heather Murphy,with new Board Members,

Jesse Howes and Niel Laudati

Peer CoordinatorsMichelle AlmondMatthew BartonShirley BrabhamDeborah CarverCheryl CashMindy Catlow

Peer Coordinators (con’t)Gail CrossGail CulbertsonChris CunninghamJim DuncanHallie EdwardsBeth EldridgeBecky FetrowKristin ForrestRita GillihanCorinne HazzardMeg HicksEric JohnsonTim JohnsonTim LaueJoel KorinHelen LucasLinda McCarthyMargot McDonnellJaylynn MilsteinKitty MurdochRobin SpearsBarbara SullivanMackie SwanClaire SylvainPeter ThurstonChristine Tonry

Children with A CASAspend, on average, 5 months less time in careand are half as likely to re-enter the system dueto abuse and neglect.

new CASAs were sworn-in, 69% of whom work full time.

CASA of Lane County174 Deadmond Ferry Rd., Springfield OR 97477

541.984.3132

KidsWith ACASA40%

RemainingKids inNeed60%

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volunteer Peer Coordinators supported those CASAs.

a note from our EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Heather MurphyI am so proud to be a part of the CASA of Lane County team. For the fourth year in a row, we are beingrecognized as one of the Top 100 Nonprofit Organizations to work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine. The honor is especially significant because the rankings are derived from a survey taken by our staff members gaging several categories that include work environment, management, and salaries and benefits among others. We are so fortunate to do this important work in such a beautiful environment with such amazing people!

There are some notable statistics included in this report that I would like to call your attention to. The number of children in Lane County that spent at least one night in foster care decreased significantly from 1,626 reported last year to 1,160 this year. The number of children that we provided advocacy for rose from 456 children last year to 465 children this year. These trends are hopeful but there is still much work to be done.

Each day at CASA, we witness powerful stories of resiliency and triumph over incredible odds. Our CASAs, Peer Coordinators and staff members are true agentsof change. More than 200 volunteers worked nearly 18,000 hours last year advocating for the critical needs of children and youth across Lane County.

I am constantly amazed by the commitment of the people involved with our organization. Sixty-nine percent of our CASA volunteers work full time. Last year, 49 of our CASAs took on secondary cases. The dedication that this exhibits is extraordinary. We have CASAs who regularly travel out of state to visit children on their caseload, others who perform remarkable levels of research for their clients with special needs, still others who take on additional cases or serve as a courtesy CASA for children living in Lane County who come from other counties or states.

Case by case, story by story, all of this work adds up to significant changes in thelives of the children that we serve. These children and so many more who are waiting for our advocacy, need at least one adult who will stay with them throughthe life of their case. We need more of those adults. We need more CASAs who are willing to change a child's story.

Heather Murphy

CASA advocates beyond the court room, responding to the needs of the

children we serve. Your generosity over this past year has provided voices to bchildren who would otherwise be silent.b

Warmest Regards,

Last year, 175 Lane County children

with CASAs exited from state care

to safe and permanent homes.• 64 children were reunified with their family of origin.• 43 children were adopted.• 24 children had a legal guardianship established.• 3 youth reached adulthood and exited state care.• 1 child entered permanent foster care with a relative.• 1 child's case transferred out of Lane County jurisdiction.• 39 children had their cases dismissed, received courtesy work from other CASA programs,

or experienced other outcomes.

After Fostering Futures training, CASA Laura* was excited to use her new skills and resources with Elizabeth,* age 15. The two walked to a local park, and together they filled out a goal-setting worksheet, which prompted thoughtful discussions. Elizabeth easily identified listening to music, drawing and sleeping as activities she enjoyed. When asked about her strengths, though, she struggled. As they spoke, Elizabeth began to recognize a number of areas in which she was strong, including drawing, creative writing and being a loyal friend. Next, they discussed short-term goals. Elizabeth said,

Fostering Futures UpdateCASA has provided training for 79 people (CASA Volunteers, Peer Coordinators, Staff and Community Partners) in the Fostering Futures Curriculum since its implementation in July 2018. Together we are actively serving 81 youth between the ages of 12 and 21 with this advocacy. After a year, we are starting to look at outcomes and ways to add to what we are doing, including inviting youth to discussions in the near future and expanding our clothing closet to add options for youth who need clothing for job interviews and work.

“I would like to get better grades and attend another concert.” Finally, they discussed long-term goals, and Elizabeth hesitated. She said, "It is hard to see myself being anything other than a failure." Laura gently explored what “failure” meant to Elizabeth by looking more closely at Elizabeth’s fears. Elizabeth expressed a very real fear of "ending up in jail," because this is what had happened to her biological parents. Having time to talk and listen, Laura was able to not only hear her fears but also to talk her through them. Together they explored Elizabeth’s hopes and dreams. By the end of their visit, Elizabeth was feeling more empowered and Laura was looking forward to more one-on-one conversations guided by Fostering Futures.

Elizabeth’s story and the stories of many other children in foster care have been changed through Fostering Futures, a program that prepares youth for a world outside the child welfare system.

* The names in this story have been changed to protect their privacy.

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CASAsKim Adams Ayomide Ademorijimi Cindy Anderson Megan AndersonJose Amiel AngelesRachiel Areyan Eileen Babbs Navit Berman Nicole Bolton Lori BraatenAngie Mae BravoMichelle BrownSara BrownmillerBobbe Burkhalter Annalise Burrington Carole Carlson Carrie Carpenter Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann Jay CombsKaty ConlinMichelle CordonScott CottrellBen Cramer Gail Cushman Lauren DameCarolyn Daniels Gwynn DanielsDavid DaviniSusan Devereux Veronica Diaz CarraiChrissa DockendorfErica DooleyAmanda D'SouzaMichelle DuncanKristen Dunder

thank you to our ADVOCATES$20,000+Chris StormentN.B. Giustina Foundation$9,999-$19,999Penfed Credit UnionSlocum Orthopedics & Sports Medicine$5,000-$9,999Margaret and Joseph AdelsbergerAggregate Resource DrillingChvatal OrthodonticsJoe and Cindy CoueyDavid and Pam DaviniDon and Anne DezarnEugene MarathonEvergreen Roofing of OregonEric and Kristin ForrestKappa Alpha ThetaRBC Wealth ManagementMary Lee WardOlsson Industrial Electric$2,500-$4,999Ambient IT SolutionsAnonymous Kelly Beckley Roger and Sheila CoxMary Ann and Niles HansonMichael and Brandy HorwitzSteven and Lisa KorthNorthwest Natural GasSelectemp Employment ServicesDr. Daniel and Christina SheerinUmpqua Bank$1,000-$2,499Dr. Richard and Susan AbrahamLee and Robin BabbRosemary BaldoJulie BoltonGlenn and Renee BuchananDane ButlerDari Mart StoresDennis and Sharon OremChris DuyckEugene Active 20-30 ClubValerie and Gordon GallicHamilton Construction CompanyDiane HauserElizabeth HoldenMeredith HolleyJim and Eileen JamiesonSid Johnson and Elsa BevanTim and Kerrie JohnsonJoshua and Tina KittelSydney and Paul KohDr. Jae and Jae Lee

thank you to our SUPPORTERS We wish we had room to acknowledge each and every one of you here!

List does not include purchases of event tickets or registrations, auction item purchases, or in-kind donations. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please accept our sincere apologies and contact us regarding any errors or omissions.

Dawn EasleyCarol EichersBrian EricksonShiela EricsonRené FabricantCara FallonLaura Fenimore Kristin FosterAchelle Frichette Kassia GalickHiedi GhafoorConnie GiengerDale GiladSarah GillJohn Glassburner Deborah Glessner Tom Gregersen Stephanie Gonzales Luis GonzalezLorri Goodman Barbara Graham-Adams Mary Grant Rivka HaleviJean Harman Drew Harrington Jenny Harris Deborah HartLeigh HawesMichael Hawley Katie Hecker John HelmerMarilyn Helton Cathy Hendrix Veronica Hennessey Alma Hesus

Dawn Hiaasen Maia Howes Pamela IrvineJim Jamieson Marty Johnson Connie Jonas Cassie Jones Yasmine Kahvaz Amy KariKaren Klump Demian Laudati MaryBeth Lennox Mark LevyPatrick LucasSandy Ludeman Anastasia Macdonald Beth Machamer Martha MacRitchie Sharah Madrone Jen Marsh Linda Mattoon Laurie McCaskill Ellen McCobbPatty McConnell John McNeil Jr. Ellen McQuilkin Marilyn MilneJanet Mitchell Jan Montry Brenda Moore Christa Moore Janet Neal Jennifer NelsonAshley Nestle Kody Nguyen

Patrick Nickell Louis Nosce Timothy Olguin Amy Olsen Robert Orr Jason Owens Laurie Parish Ellen Pavlosek Joanne Pedersen Pete Peterson Jane Poe Linda Potter Susan Rasmussen Monica Shanks Tara Reich Jo Reichstein Amanda Reilly Sharon Reynolds Monica Reynoso Kristyne Robertson Desiree Robinson Janice Rode Cindy Rojas Villagomez Angie Ruiz Jeanne Ruiz Sue Saint Onge Rick Salle Courtney Sanders Mae SarricaJonathan Schwartz Nancy Schwecke Anne SelbySabina SextonPaige Sharpe Gregory Sherry

Alysha Shipley Jessica Shuman Janet SmithJoAnn Smith Julie SmithPaula Smith Ron Smith Audrey SquiresTami StebbedsJune Stevens Suzanne Taylor Joyce Thomas Theresa Thompson Bonnie Todis Matthew Tomashek Casi Totten Barb Tussing Tiffany VanderZanden Norina Vazquez Yvette Webber-Davis Katherine Welch Lynn Westlund Luke White Candice Wilson Diana WiseNorma Kay Wood Emily Yates-Pollard Debbie Zeek

Levi StraussJerry N LiudahlBeth MachamerLinda and James McCarthyNancy MillerAndy and Donna MooreMary Ann MoorePaul Nagai and Tori BeyerNew Way Electric, Inc.Robin and Natalie NewloveNiel and Demian LaudatiDr. David and Jill NilesOnPoint Community Credit UnionOregon Association of Mortgage ProfessionalsMonica and Tom OsbornePacificSource Health PlansLee and Allace PlummerPrecision CapitalSabina SextonJeff and Amy SingerDr. Ken and Kenda SingerDarcee and Stacy SloneckerSteven and Linda SoggeSouth Eugene High SchoolRobin and Rodger SpearsMichael ThomasJeffrey Todahl and Gwyn BachtleElizabeth Wadsworth and Paul PeppisBill and Tracy WhalenConnie and Harry Wonham$500-999Auto CraftBelly Vision LLCBen and Trina ShortBrent and Jill ColeDorothy ButlerCascade Corvette ClubMario Conte and Holly Mar ConteKeith CrudgingtonGordon and Gail CulbertsonJoey CurtinMichael and Fran CurtisSharri da Silva and Rob SteinerPeter and Heidi DavidsonLaoni DavisDennis and Vonnie MikkelsenEdgewater Home FurnishingsDr. Melissa EdwardsJeff and Molly ElderGlory Bee Foods, Inc.Andrea HallidayDale and Jennifer HartleyPam and Randy Hoepfl

Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc.Emmy JensonJulia and Jim KeizurAllen and Nancy KibbeyPat and Sally KnoxKristi and David CrowellSteve and Cyndy LaneDr. Brick and Lissy LantzDavid and Kathryn LeesLewis LuchsHarold and Barbara MajeskyLaura and James MarshallPapa’s PizzaAndrea and Byron PennPlyVeneer ProductsJoyce and Rick ReedShanna and Richard ReichenbergerMichele and Nick ReniffRG Media CompanyRandy Turnbow and Martha RiceRichard and Sandra FinchCary and Erin RichardsonDr. Lonn RobertsonTad and Jeri ScharpfSusan Tate and Forest PyleColleen and Steve ThompsonLyle and Theresa ThompsonTimber Products CompanyGerald and Veronika WaltonCindy WedmoreGary and Julaine WildishWilliam Young and Cynthia Carlson

ways toGIVEThe supporters on this list gave in a variety of ways to best fit their needs -- both in fulfilling their desire to make an investment in our community and in the benefits they may receive for their philanthropic giving.

These ways include, but are not limited to:

Monthly GivingRetirement Account Assets

BequestStocks

Check with your financial advisor to discuss the best way for you to give!

Michelle Almond* Jack Armstrong* Matthew Barton* Deborah Carver* Cheryl Cash Mindy Catlow Gail Culbertson Chris Cunningham* Hallie Edwards* Beth Eldridge Rebecca Fetrow* Kristin Forrest* Ashlei Fraser* Tracie Gonyea* Corinne Hazzard*

Peer CoordinatorsMeg Hicks*Eric Johnson * Tim Johnson* Nancy Jordan* Joel Korin*Tim LaueHelen Lucas Marsha Lytle* Linda McCarthy* Margot McDonnell* Mary McLellan* Jaylynn Milstein* Duane Morgan*Kitty Murdoch* Wendy Popp*

Robin SpearsBarbara SullivanMackie SwanClaire Sylvain*Peter ThurstonChristine Tonry*Tim Vignos*Danielle Ward*David Wilson*Alexa Young Mills Mo Young

*PC plus carried their own case

CASAVolunteer,

Peer Coordinator

& Friend

In Loving Memory of Jim Duncan

thank you to our SUPPORTERS$20,000+Chris Storment & Kelly Beckley N.B. and Jacqueline Giustina Foundation

$10,000-$19,999 Ambient IT Solutions Olsson Industrial Electric RE/MAX Integrity Reynolds Electric, Inc./ Kevin Cohen Plumbing Faye & Lucille Stewart Foundation

$5,000-$9,999Besemann Valentine LLPCBT Nuggets, Inc.Roger & Sheila CoxDari MartDavid & Pamela DaviniDon & Ann DezarnEugene MarathonEvergreen Roofing of Oregon Eric & Kristin ForrestHayden HomesOak Leaf Property Management Summit Bank

$2,500-$4,999Aggregate Resource Drilling Bigfoot BeveragesJosh & Michelle BrownJoe & Cindy CoueyMichael & Kate CoughlinDA Davidson & Company Chris DuyckFarwest Steel Corporation Valerie & Gordon GallicNiles & Mary Ann Hanson Industrial Source/

National Firefighter Corp. KPD Insurance, Inc.Dr. David & Jill NilesOregon Mortgage Association R & M Clark Family Foundation SelectempDr. Daniel & Christina Sheerin Jerry & Lynn StiltnerRobert & Cheri Weeks

$1,000-$2,499 Dr. Richard & Susan Abraham Rosemary Baldo Glenn & Renee Buchanan Chambers Construction Silva Chambers Donald Clarke

$1,000-$2,499 (Continued) Coach Glass Columbia Bank Joey Curtin Douglas & Gloria Rumberger Foundation Eris Conflict Resolution Franz Family Bakeries Full City Coffee Roasters Rob & Ericka Funk Rick & Amanda Gardner Gleaves Swearingen LLP Haas Contracting, Inc. Shayne Hamel Audrey Hartleben Hershner Hunter LLP Kathleen Hoeg Jerry's Home Improvement Kendall Automotive Group Sydney & Paul Koh Steven & Lisa Korth Lynda Lanker Dr. Brick & Lissy Lantz Douglas & Mollie Lefevre Legal Software Systems, Inc. Levi Strauss Beth Machamer David McMahon Ryan & Shellie Melvin Messiah Lutheran Church Nancy Miller Mary Ann Moore Paul Nagai & Tori Beyer Dean & Tiffany Neiwert Northwest Community Credit Union

Oakmont Family Dental Dennis & Sharon Orem Monica & Tom Osborne PacificSource Monica Parvin PeaceHealth Byron & Andrea Penn Paul & Nancy Pindell Lee & Allace Plummer PlyVeneer Products Ken & Suzy Price Tina Ray Bobbie Rosenberg Jeff & Amy Singer Darcee & Stacy Slonecker Steven & Linda SoggeL. Michael SoutheyBob SpagnoloThe Tamolitch Fund of OCFJeff Todahl & Gwyn Bachtle

$1,000-$2,499 (Continued) Umpqua Bank Elizabeth Wadsworth & Paul Peppis Ward Insurance Bill & Tracy Whalen James & Yvonne Wildish Kim & Dale Williams Connie & Harry Wonham

$500-$999 AiG Corporate Barbara Sullivan Insurance Darryl & Prayoon Bentley Dr. Marv & Carol Berkman Shanna Cannon Cascade Corvette Club, Inc. Cascade Title Company Liz Cawood Jenn & Dan Clausen Kevin Cohen Cheryl Collins Gary Collins Mario & Holly Mar Conte Keith Crudgington Mike and Fran Curtis Sharri da Silva Peter & Heidi Davidson Kelsey Davis James & Sharon Duncan Marianne & Mike Dyer Edgewater Home Furnishings Dr. Melissa Edwards Emerald Valley Professionals Eugene Disc Golf Club First Interstate Foundation Tim & Rae Diane Fish Jim & Patricia Ginger Lucas & Martha HardyA. Helfrich Outfitter LLCJim & Eileen Jamieson Emmy JensonSid & Elsa JohnsonJones & Roth, P.C.James & Julia KeizurAllen & Nancy KibbeyPat & Sally KnoxJudy LacockSteve & Cyndy LaneNiel & Demian Laudati Laurie LeeceHaley Lyons

James & Laura Marshall Charitable Fund DeAnn Mathison Linda & James McCarthy Angela McNulty

We wish we had room to

acknowledge each and every one of

you here!

ways to GIVEThe supporters on this list gave in a variety of ways to

best fit their needs -- both in fulfilling their desire to make

an investment in our community and in the

benefits they may receive for their philanthropic giving.

These ways include, but are not limited to:

Monthly Giving Retirement Account Assets

BequestStocks

Check with your financial advisor to discuss the best

way for you to give!

List does not include purchases of event tickets or registrations, auction item purchases, or in-kind donations.Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please accept our sincere apologies and contact us regarding any errors or omissions.

$500-$999 (Continued) Jaylynn Milstein Janet Mitchell Brian & Katherine Movalson Jennifer & Keith Nelson Bradley & Michele Phillips Pig & Turnip Susan Tate & Forest Pyle Jeffre Reininger Michele & Nick Reniff Jeremy & Ashley Reynolds Cary & Erin Richardson Nikos Ridge Tad & Jeri Scharpf State Farm Companies Foundation Brad Stiltner & Karyn Shields Lyle & Theresa Thompson Randy Turnbow & Martha Rice Carey Walters Gerald & Veronika Walton Craig & Amy Wanichek Gary & Julaine Wildish William Young & Cynthia Carlson

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Around CASAFamily Finding CASA was awarded state funding to implement Family Finding, a program specifically tasked with gathering information and providing each child with 40 familial connections. Given 90 days to complete the search, our Family Finding Specialist dives into the history of the child, using genealogy websites, Facebook, cold-calling, and other tools to connect the child to as many safe and willing family members as possible. National CASA describes the family finding model as “one of the most effective strategies designed to embrace all potential family members. It is a process that allows us to continue to build upon the child’s natural, life-long family support network.”

Recently our Family Finding Specialist set out on a mission – to aid a 17-year-old girl in finding family before aging out of the system. At age five, after spending two years in foster care, Jane was adopted. After 10 years with her adoptive family, Jane re-entered the system at age 15. With few family ties and the risk of aging out approaching, Jane’s caseworker referred her case to our Family Finding Specialist, Lisa.

Since the referral, Lisa has successfully communicated with 17 family members who wish to be involved in Jane’s life, including Jane’s father’s cousin, Erin. While the two have never known each other, Erin is happy for the opportunity to become a reliable resource for Jane. Lisa recently got a package from Erin. Inside was a beautifully crafted book with a collage of photos of Jane’s biological family and an inscription that said,

“Family can be complex and relationships will change over time. Sometimes family members grow closer and sometimes farther away,

then back closer again. We will be your family, always.”

*Jane’s story is real, but her name and picture have been changed to protect her privacy.

Straight Flush Title Sponsors

Ambient IT Bigfoot BeveragesD.A. DavidsonDari Mart StoresFarwest Steel CorporationIndustrial Source / National Firefighter Corp.Jerry’s Home Improvement CenterKPD Insurance Inc.Selectemp Employment Services

Eugene Marathon 5kbenefitting CASA

Disc Golf with CASAPresented by:

Tournament Sponsors Pacific Source

Selectemp Employment Service

Course Sponsors

SUBEugene Disc Golf Club Ward Insurance

Hole Sponsor Partnered IT

In-Kind Sponsors Bigfoot Beverages Papa’s Pizza

Save the Date: Friday, February 28, 2020

Casino NightHonorary Chairs

ANDREW & JULIA STILTNER

Presented by:

Don't pay your registration feefor the 2020 MarathonHalf-Marathon or 5k.

Fundraise it for CASA!

More details on our website.

2018 Heroes for Children Breakfast Video Featuring CASA: Joel Korinand CASA children: Ozzie, Garrett and EllieGuest Speakers: Gail Culbertson

& Rod Miles

a calendar full of EVENTS

Taste of Summer Finale Event Hosts Silvan Ridge Winery Event Sponsor Kendall Auto Media Sponsor KOOL 99.1 Dinner Provided by Bill & Tim's BarbequeEntertainment by Shelley James MUSICBOX

Participating Venues B2 Feisty FudgeFull CityDickie Yo’s

Fostering Futures This year, CASA implemented Fostering Futures, an innovative training for CASAs serving adolescences. This 8-hour two-day training seeks to better equip CASAs with the knowledge and resources to support youth as they transition into adulthood. For many youth who age out of the system, their futures are uncertain, and often dire. Without the continued support of the Department of Human Services, youth are forced to independently navigate the societal system, often without the necessary knowledge and access to resources needed to thrive. Finding housing, building a resume, navigating transportation, managing a budget – these are tremendous challenges, even for youth living in the most privileged circumstances. After its successful pilot, the Fostering Futures training is now open to all CASAs who have youth ages 12-21. The next training will be held in November.

For youth who age out of the system…• 20% become instantly homeless. • 70% of females who age out of the foster care system will become pregnant before the age of 21.• Only 50% will have some form of employment by the age of 24.

VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) Funding This year CASA was awarded substantial funding from VOCA. These funds were applied for and awarded to CASA “Hubs” across Oregon. CASA of Lane County was selected as one of four Hub Leads, managing the funds and reporting for eight other counties. Our award will be dedicated to increasing our capacity through the recruitment and training of more volunteers to serve more children.

Blackjack Banquet Sponsors Legal Software Systems, Inc. Oakmont Family Dental PeaceHealthUmpqua Bank

Columbia Bank ES & A Sign & Awning Company Franz Family BakeryHershner Hunter

And generous Raise the Paddle matches from the Faye and Lucille Stewart Foundation

& RE/MAX Integrity.

Save the Date: June 2020

2018 Taste of Summer Presented by:

Media Sponsors

Sponsors Chris Storment & Kelly Beckley

Attic MediaChambers Construction

Wild Card Game SponsorsA-1 Auto Glass Gleaves Swearingen, LLP

Levi Strauss

Thank you Eugene Marathon!

Cafe YummPig & TurnipFive Fourteen Vineyards barre3Kendall's Pitchin KitchenFalling SkyMucho Gusto Papa’s PizzaHot Mama's Wings

Full House Event Feature Sponsors

July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 FINANCESVolunteers are the backbone of our organization. Last year, our 202 volunteers contributed 17,607 hours valued at $447,218 by the Bureau of Labor and Industry. Their volunteer hours equated to 8.5 full time staff members. This in-kind service is listed both in income (what they give in time translated into a dollar amount) and expense

(what it would cost us to provide the same advocacy without their gift of time).

Total Income with in-kind Services Total Expense with in-kind Services

thank you to our FOUNDATIONS and BUSINESS ADVOCATESFoundations:

Taco Bell Foundation for TeensThe Autzen FoundationThe Ford Family Foundation

through the Oregon CASA Network United Way of Lane CountyUniversity of Oregon's Inside Out Class -

Community 101Washington Federal Foundation Walmart Supercenter - EugeneWalmart Supercenter - Springfield Western Lane Community Foundation Weyerhaeuser Giving FundWheeler FoundationWindermere FoundationWoodard Family Foundation

Central Lutheran FoundationChambers Family FoundationCoquille Tribal Community FundCottage Grove Community FoundationEugene Active 20-30 ClubJ. E. Fehsenfeld Family FoundationJohn Serbu Fund

of the Oregon Community Foundation Juan Young TrustMark and Nichol Pendell Rauch Fund

of the Oregon Community Foundation McKay Family FoundationNorth Douglas High School - Community 101 OnPoint Community Credit UnionRobert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust Spirit Mountain Community Fund

Chvatal Orthodontics Industrial Source/National

Firefighter Corp.QSL Print Communications

Columbia Bank Kendall Auto Group RE/MAX Integrity &

Precision Capital

Hershner HunterKPD InsuranceRoyal CaribbeanSelco Community Credit Union

Business Advocates:Business Advocates are partners who help build greater awareness of CASA through their internal and external networks.

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CASA Staff Blue Friday 2019

Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Lane County

Annual Report July 2017-June 2018

donate ONLINE at casa-lane.org

TEAM CASA18-19 Board of DirectorsPRESIDENTKristin Forrest, Community Volunteer VICE PRESIDENTMario Conte, Hershner Hunter TREASURERJeff Singer, Umpqua Bank MEMBERSRobert Blake, PeaceHealthRoger Cox, Community Volunteer Rhea Cramer, Early Childhood CARES Sharri da Silva, PeaceHealthDavid Davini, Giustina Resources Kelsey Davis, Community Volunteer Jesse Howes, New York LifeLisa Korth, Community Volunteer Niel Laudati, City of SpringfieldChris Storment, Community Volunteer Bill Whalen, Summit Bank RECORDERDiana Burnett, KPD Insurance

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children had the powerful voice of a CASA.456 437 2016-2017

2017-2018

children with CASAs that exited the system to safe, permanent homes.149 127 Peer Coordinators supported35 30 CASAs as they provided 19,880 hours of advocacy.240 221

Our year in NUMBERS

in Need

Kids with

Kids witha CASA

Remaining Kids

1,626 children across Lane County spent at least one night in the Child Welfare System. While CASA provided advocacy for 456 children, only 38% of children in need received advocacy.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice for abused and neglected children by advocating within the court system to help navigate them into safe and permanent homes as quickly as possible.our MISSION

StaffHeather Murphy, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Rebecca Duffy, Development DirectorDiane Hauser, Business ManagerAlysha Shipley, Program DirectorKelsey Galago, Program ManagerMichelle Almond, Development Associate Kody Nguyen, Training CoordinatorLauren Dame, Training CoordinatorDebi Bone, Operations & Retention Coordinator Lisa Russell, Family Finding SpecialistRobben Lyons, Volunteer Coordinator Brenda Nepute, Intake CoordinatorChrystal Kellerman, Program Supervisor Yolanda Mulhern, Program SupervisorDavid Ross, Program SupervisorTami Stebbeds, Program SupervisorScott Cottrell, Program Supervisor

CASA Staff Gardening Day

Rebecca Duffy, John Quiñones, Michelle Almond & Executive

Director, Heather Murphy at the annual

Oregon Community Foundation Luncheon Children with A CASA

spend, on average, 5 months less time in care and are half as likely to re-enter the system due to abuse and neglect.

31 54 new CASAs were sworn-in, 45 of whom work part or full time.

CASA of Lane County174 Deadmond Ferry Rd., Springfield OR 97477

541.984.3132

Training Coordinators Kody Nguyen & Lauren Dame with Graduating CASAs - Spring 2019