What is CASA MC?

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County (CASA-MC), recruits, screens, and trains volunteers to speak in court on behalf of children who are abused, neglected or abandoned by their families. These volunteers are the eyes and ears of the Judge. Judges, make the final decision of where a child will live. Will the child be returned to the parent or will parental rights be terminated and the child be placed for adoption. This decision is influenced by the information the volunteer provides to a Judge and could be a major determining factor in the future of that child. No legal or other special background is required of CASA-MC volunteers. CASA-MC has been in existence since 1998 and served 143 children, 48% of which were under the age of five or younger. In 1999 our volunteers contributed 4,732 hours to these children. Half of these generous volunteers work full-time jobs, but care enough about the children in our community to give their time.

Where is CASA MC?

If you are interested in making a tremendous difference to the children of Mesa County or in receiving more information about CASA MC, contact us directly at the address and phone number shown to the right, or E-Mail us from this page.