Advocacy
Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Adelmeyer
Julie Adelmeyer became a CASA volunteer advocate because she has always been aware of the challenges facing children in foster care and the court system.
Whatever their age, children removed from the home because of abuse or neglect face a frightening, profound unknown.
We make sure they don’t face it alone.
We stand by them. We are there whenever they need us, for as long as it takes to reach a safe, permanent home. We are strong, compassionate adults who are a consistent presence, who care, who listen, and who put the child’s interests before all others.
Our goal is to ensure that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect has a volunteer advocate to speak up for their best interests. We will help them find safety, permanency, and the road home, wherever it lies. We will help them heal and thrive.
*as of January 1, 2026
ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS
CHILDREN SERVED
CHILDREN WITHOUT AN ADVOCATE
MORE LIKELY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
MORE LIKELY TO FIND A SAFE, PERMANENT HOME
HALF AS LIKELY TO RE-ENTER THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM
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