C.A.S.A. Partners is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the local C.A.S.A. Program and enhancing the lives of abused and neglected children currently in the foster care system in Spokane County and children who are at risk of entering the system. We were founded in 1997 by a group of C.A.S.A. volunteers and we have grown to sponsor four direct service projects: My Bag, My School Bag, Needs From The Heart, and the Bee Kind Garden.

C.A.S.A. Partners was started with a three-year, $30,000 grant from the Junior League of Spokane. Today, we continue to grow with the generous support of many community organizations, businesses, and individual donors.

C.A.S.A. Partners is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of children and young adults by acting as a liaison to bridge the gap of a vulnerable population that is involved with custodial arrangements and foster care. We are the first line of defense when a child is in limbo with court proceedings and pride ourselves in working closely with Spokane County C.A.S.A. members to create a partnership that provides immediate and direct assistance to those who need it.

About C.A.S.A. Partners

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

– Christopher Robin

Who We Serve

In Spokane County, there exists a group of over 1,000 vulnerable children and teenagers currently under the care of Child Protective Service (CPS). These individuals have faced severe abuse and neglect within families that have not provided them with the support they need. Many of them lack personal belongings and struggle with various emotional and physical challenges such as depression, behavioral issues, and learning delays. C.A.S.A. Partners strives to improve the well-being of these children, offering them opportunities to reclaim the simple joys of childhood.

What is a C.A.S.A.?

In the role of a C.A.S.A., which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate, individuals volunteer after completing training through the C.A.S.A. Program. Serving as advocates for children facing abuse and neglect in family court, a C.A.S.A. undergoes 30 hours of initial training before being sworn in as officers of the Court. This swearing-in grants them the legal power to investigate a child's circumstances and present reports and recommendations regarding the child's well-being to the court. Working solely as volunteers, a C.A.S.A. takes on cases of abuse, neglect, and abandonment that are referred to them by Child Protective Services.

Court Appointed Special Advocate