HOPE - Denver CASA

LAUGHS
WONDER SUNSHINE GIGGLES
HOPE
HOPE PROTECTION PROMISE POTENTIAL GOODNESS
SILLINESS
GRINS
LOVE CARE LAUGHS
HAPPINESS
OF SILLINESS
OF 2013
LIFE OF EXCITEMENT HOPE
1420 Ogden Street, Suite A1
Denver, CO 80218
P: 303.832.4592
F: 303.832.4712
www.DenverCASA.org
CASA
LOVE
HAPPINESS
GRINS HOPE HOPE
LIFE
HOPE PROMISE
CARE
SUNSHINE
LOVE
LOVE
HOPE CARE
GRINS
GOODNESS HAPPINESS
EXCITEMENT
LIFE
GRINS
PEACEHOPE
GIGGLES LAUGHS
LAUGHS PROMISE LIFE
GRINS
EXCITEMENT PROMISE FUN
CARE GRINS
GRINS
FUN
CARE HOPE
WONDER
HOPE
LIFE
GRINS
LOVE LAUGHS
HOPE
PROTECTION SUNSHINE CAR
SUNSHINE CARE
LOVE WONDER
GRINS
PROMISE
Our vision is that all children will have a safe,
nurturing environment where they can thrive.
GOODNESS
SILLINESS
HAPPINESS
FUN
OF GOODNE
OF FUNCHILD
OFADVOCATES
HOPE- DENVER CASA
OF PROTECTIO
WONDER
ANNUAL
REPORT
OF PROM
SUNSHINE
OF GRINS OF
OF HOPE
EXCITEMENTHOPE
LIFE
OF L
OF WONDEROFOFSUNSHINE
OF
HOPE
OF
GIGGLES
PROMISE
HOPE
OF PROTECTION
OF POTENTIAL OF GOODNESS
OF SILLINESS
OF LAUGHS
OF HAPPINESS
HOPE FULL
OF CARE
OF
LOVE
OF LIFE OF EXCITEMENT
OF GRINS
OF GRINS OF HOPE
OF LOVE
OF
HOPE
OF LOVE
OF SUNSHINE
OF SILLINESS
OF HOPE OF GOODNESS OF LIFE
OF HAPPINESS
LOVE
OF WONDER
CARE
OF LOVE
The Mission of Child Advocates—Denver CASA, otherwise known as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is to advocate
for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Denver Juvenile Court through the services of specially selected and
trained community volunteers from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Our vision is that all children will have a safe, nurturing
environment where they can thrive. Through no fault of their own, these children have been abused and neglected and now they
are scared, confused and living an uncertain life. CASA is central to fulfilling society’s most fundamental obligation by making sure
a qualified, compassionate adult will fight for and protect a child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect and to
learn and grow in the safe embrace of a loving family.
GOODNESS OF
OF EXCITEMENT
OF LAUGHS OF PROMISE
GRINS
OF GRINS
OF WONDER
OF HOPE
OF FUN
OF FUN OF
OF GOODNESS
HOPE
OF PROTECTION
OF WONDER
OF HOPE
OF PROMISE
OF
SUNSHINE
OF
SILLINESS
OF LIFE
OF HOPE
OF HAPPINESS
OF LOVE
OF GOODNESS
OF LIFE
GIGGLES OF LAUGHS
OF CARE OF HOPE OF GRINS
HOPE
HAPPINESS
OF CARE OF GRINS
OF PEACE OF
LOVE
MISSION OF CHILD ADVOCATES—DENVER CASA:
OF PROTECTION
OF PROMISE OF EXCITEMENT OF PROMISE
OF CARE
OF PROMISE
OF HOPE
OF SUNSHINE OF
OF EXCITEMENT
OF HOPE OF GRINS OF LIFE
FROM THE BOARD CHAIR:
We are pleased to present the Child Advocates – Denver CASA Annual Report for 2013. Last year, our organization
served nearly 400 children with 193 CASA Volunteers. Since 1995, our CASA Volunteers have advocated for
more than 3,400 children. We want to give special thanks to our amazing volunteers who sacrifice everyday to
provide services to abused and neglected children, giving each of these children a voice and hope as well as
the comfort that they have one adult that is a constant in their lives. We also want to thank the staff, board of
directors and the many individuals, foundations, corporations and community groups who support our work.
Many of the children we served were able to return to their parent’s care. Some of them were not.
However, for every child with a CASA volunteer, statistics show that they do better in school,
spend less time in the child welfare system and most importantly are more likely to find a safe,
permanent home. The more children we are able to help, the more likely we are able to help
them break the cycle of abuse and neglect and lead healthy, happy and productive lives.
There is still work to be done in 2014, as there are over 600 abused and neglected children
in Denver County that need a CASA Volunteer that we are unable to serve. Our goal is to
continue to increase the number of children served each year and with your on-going
support, our vision will become a reality. Thank you again for your investment in the children
of our community and knowing that it really just takes one person to make the difference in
the life of a child. You have been that difference.
Ann Mosso
Board President
I truly admire Traci Byrne’s dedication to the families she
works with. She is kind, compassionate, and understanding,
yet objective. She is able to assess the needs of the children
she works with, and provides the appropriate support. She is an
outstanding CASA. The families and professionals who work with
her are lucky to have such a loving and intelligent person
on the team. She is so good that I immediately requested
her for another case of mine, and was thrilled when I
found out she was on the team.
Zak Sloan,
Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center
# OF COURT APPEARANCES
# OF COURT REPORTS
# OF NEW CASA VOLUNTEERS
# OF TRAININGS
NUMBERS
# OF CHILDREN SERVED
# OF VOLUNTEERS
# OF VOLUNTEER HOURS
# OF MILES
# OF CONTACTS
# OF IN KIND GIFTS
2,259
554
447
54
4
394
193
11,381
93,644
11,700
$28,165
USE OF FUNDS
# OF VISITS WITH KIDS
FUNDRAISING EFFICIENCY
Amount Spent to Raise $1
Fundraising Expenses
Total Contributions
SPECIAL EVENT EFFICIENCY
Average Netted per Attendee
Net Earnings on Special Events
Number of Attendees
Program Services
Management
Fundraising
TOTAL EXPENSES
WORKING CAPITAL
$363,126
$43,171
$61,339
$467,636
$61,339
$378,472
$214.43
$109,786
512
58%
% of Annual Expenses Covered by Working Capital
Working Capital
Functional Expenses
SOURCES OF REVENUE
Individuals/Corporations
Foundations and Community Groups
Government
Special Events
TOTAL REVENUE
$.16
$87,454
$183,630
$107,388
$188,242
$566,713
$270,038
$467,636
2013 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: BECKY DICKMAN
Ten months ago, Becky had just completed her first CASA family case, one that ended in reunification!
One month later she took on another case with a family of six kids! From the get go, she had a lot of
work to do as all of the kids were in different placements. Even though the dynamics of this family
appeared to be intimidating at first glance, Becky knew she could do it.
Presently, the children continue to do well. With everyone’s continued support, we are hoping
to achieve a successful closure sooner than later.
Becky’s persistence and patience are two of her greatest strengths. Her drive and
compassion have helped voice the concerns of the children she serves in court. Recently,
she voiced the importance of her CASA children moving to a kinship placement. It was
important that the Judge hear that the children had a viable placement option where
they would not be separated.
Child Advocates would like to thank you, Becky, for all of your hard work. Your ability
to stand up to other professionals when making tough decisions is inspiring, and
your compassion for the children in need of a permanent home is unparalleled.
We would not be able to function as an agency without caring people like
you and your fellow volunteers.
HOW CASAS MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN
THE MORADO FAMILY
When Child Advocates received the referral for the Morado family in April 2013, it was very apparent to CASA volunteer,
Traci Byrne, that this family needed her advocacy. After the mother, Rachel, was pulled over for driving under the
influence and the children, Michael and David, reported that she had also driven them when she had been drinking
in the past, the Denver Department of Human Services opened a dependency and neglect case and Traci
was assigned as the CASA volunteer. From the beginning of this case, Traci knew that advocating for Michael
and David’s best interests would also require being a champion for Rachel, a young mom who was also
pregnant with baby number three. Traci was a strong advocate for the boys and source of support for Rachel,
empowering her to succeed in her treatment plan, which she was very determined to do. In addition to
attending team decision-making meetings, school meetings, taking the boys on outings, and getting to
know them well enough to identify their needs and wishes, Traci also helped Rachel with grocery shopping,
budgeting, and prioritizing the many responsibilities of her life. Traci acted as a mentor to Rachel, while still
advocating for the best interests of the boys. Traci’s point-by-point work with this family was an integral
component of the case’s successful closure in December 2013 after baby boy Manuel was born. Rachel
was able to maintain her sobriety and keep all three of her children safe in their home. Traci’s performance
as a CASA was commended by all of the professionals in open court, and her role’s importance was
reiterated in the form of a question from the ruling Magistrate: “When will you be ready for your next case?”
THE GREENE FAMILY
The Greene boys, Keller (12) and Tyrell (8), first became involved with the Department of Human Services
through a voluntary case in May of 2010. At the time, their mother, Iris, had been leaving them with
family members for weeks at a time. It was suspected that Iris had been using drugs. After refusing
substance abuse screening and treatment, a dependency and neglect case was filed,
and Keller and Tyrell were placed with their uncle, Jerry. Jerry never saw himself as their
long-term caregiver, he felt responsible to step in temporarily.
As months progressed, Iris’s engagement in her treatment plan dwindled and her
parental rights were eventually terminated. Two years into the case, and with Jerry
having no intention of adopting the boys, something had to change if the Greene
boys were going to find a ‘forever’ home. It was then that the case was referred
to Child Advocates. Jay Leonard was appointed as Keller and Tyrell’s CASA in
October 2012. Wasting no time, understanding the imperative need for lasting
stability, Jay quickly became a strong and vocal advocate for the boys. It became
clear that Jerry was more fond of Tyrell, who was close in age to his own son, and fit
into his family unit easily. While Jerry didn’t necessarily want to see the boys split-up,
he was wavering and unwilling to commit to Keller. But Keller needed commitment,
and the years of uncertainty were beginning to stack up.
Keller began to meet adoptive families on his own. He found a new sense of selfworth learning that there were families who really wanted him. In fact, there was
a family who wanted to adopt Keller and Tyrell. Jay’s steady encouragement and
commitment to keep the boys together, coupled with Jerry’s reality that he could lose
them both, brought Jerry to realize that he couldn’t let his family go. Finally, he agreed to
begin the process of adopting both boys. In December 2013, the Greene boys breathed a
breath of relief. Their CASA’s determination had been realized, and their adoption finalized.
I’m so thankful to have Jay on this case.
His investigative skills are great and he really
keeps all of the professionals in the loop.
Not to mention the boys love him.
Chris Henderson, Guardian Ad Litem
DONORS
We can do important work for our children because of the support of individuals, foundations, corporations, and government
who care about the lives of children and generously support our efforts. Our deepest gratitude to our partners who share the
Child Advocates—Denver CASA mission and successes.
FOUNDATIONS
A.V. Hunter Trust
Anschutz Family Foundation
Bardsley Foundation
Bayard C Ewing Trust
Colorado State Bank & Trust
Community First Foundation
Edna Peiker-Beach Foundation
El Pomar Foundation
Ent Federal Credit Union
Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation
ICON Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
National CASA
S.A. Gardner Fund
Strear Family Foundation
The Anschutz Foundation
The Colorado Health Foundation
The Community Foundation
The Credit Union of Colorado
The Morrison & Foerster Foundation
Tony Grampas Youth Services
Union Pacific Railroad
Virginia W. Hill Foundation
Vodafone Americas Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
CORPORATIONS
ALine
Allstate Insurance
Bachus & Shanker
Blanchard & Richard Dentistry
Bloom Jewelry
Blu Homes
C.R. Bard Foundation
Capital Area United Way
Chevron
Ciena
Citywide Bank
Colorado Center for Reproductive
Medicine
Colorado Home & Garden Show
Colorado PERA
Davis Graham & Stubbs, LLP
DCP Midstream
Featherstone Petrie Desisto, LLP
Fidelity Charitable Fund
First Bank
Great West Life
Halliburton Giving
Hollard & Hart
IBM
Independance Capitol
Asset Partners
Independent Charities of America
Jackon Kelly
Jackson National Life Insurance
John Fluevog Shoes
Kohl’s
Leap Financial
Lewis Roca Rothgerber, LLP
Local Independent Charities
MHA Petroleum Consultants
Mile High United Way
Network For Good
Newmont Mining
Ogletreee, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
Paypal
Quiat Companies
Rocky Mountain Victim
Law Center
Rustic Cuff
Schneider Electric Square
SkinbyDemi
SM Energy
Susie O’s
Tellabs
Temkin Wielga & Hardt, LLP
The Face Place
Trout Raley Montano Witwer & Freeman
GOVERNMENT
City and County of Denver
Colorado CASA
VALE
VOCA
MISSION PARTNERS
9NEWS
CMH Photography
Denver Human Services
O’Brien Advertising
The Perfect Petal
Shafer & Associates
The Scout Guide
The Shops at Northfield
Stapleton
$5,000 & ABOVE
Ann Mosso
David Copeland
Donald Keller
Jacob Eberhart
Mary Anna & John R. Hutchison
Pam & Duke Hartman
Sherri & Tim Gill
Tami Paumier & Glenn Warren
$2,500 -$4,999
Cathe Tocher
David Zinger
Diane Jones
$1,000-$2,499
Anonymous
Betsy & Haradon Beatty
Bob Shaw
Bruce G. Allen
Bruce Maestas
Christinne Johnson
Daniel Fortune
Darla & Chris Beckley
David Baker
Elizabeth Mitchell
Janet Bronitsky & Mark Suprenand
Janie & Scott Cantine
Jeri Wolf
John Gaensbauer
Josyln Robich
Kevin Buckner
Kevin Cross
Kim Nanke
Kristen Benefiel
Leslie Roberts
Michelle Person
Michelle Shepston
Michelle Wiesner
Nancy Lipson
Paul Wayne
Philip Kandel
Rori Lindo-Britton
Walt Tejan
$500 - $999
Andrea Guzman & Eric Mather
Ann & Hal Logan
Ann Kennedy
Bryan Teets
Carol Zeigler
Celia Dietrich
Chad Mulliniks
Chanalyn Avila
Cheryl McGuire
Craig Johnson
Dana Radetsky
Dave Danielson
Deborah Friedman
Debra Morton
E. Diane Kremer
George Brown
Gerald Rudden
Hope Connors
Jacqueline Wander
James Lyons
James Merrill
Jennifer Jacobson
Jessica Bartels
John Mudge
Jonathon Bergman
Keith Ambuhl
Leslie Ann Parker
Linda & Charles Hamlin
Lori Mahnke
Marilyn Leff
Mark Solomon
Mary Ann Braymer
Mitch Morrissey
Rebecca Ellis
Rebecca Southall
Robin Lambourn
Shawn Barker
Susan Heinzeroth
Suzanne Sanchez
Tanya Weinberg
Tessa Wilson
Tom Brady
INDIVIDUALS
UNDER $500
A. Fesler
Adam Barkin
AKS Nelson
Alexa Gerbig
Alexis Gleason
Alice McDonald
Alires Almon
Amber Renteria
Amelia Aki
Amy Hendrickson
Amy Rosati
Amy St. Denis
Angela Fin
Angela Lavery-Stillwell
Angela Pak
Angelica Leonardo
Anna Ewing
Anne Beblavi
Aubren Hummll
Barb Kinsey
Barbara Barstow
Barbara Bosley
Barbara Coop
Barbara Gibson
Barbara Hull
Barbara Shaklee
Barbara Thompson
Beth J. Kieft
INDIVIDUALS
UNDER $500
Beth Lindroos
Beth Markowski
Bethany Kurulak
Bill Colangelo
Bill Slamkowski
Brad Bittan
Branden Trauth
Brandi Shigley
Brandon Willis
Brenda & Robert Schmit
Brenna Copeland
Brianna Deegan
Brianne Wabiszczewicz
Brittany Gerard
Bruce Stocks
Caitlin Mock
Candice Gottlieb
Carla Harris
Carmel Koeltzow
Caroline Ketcham
Carolyn Merritt
Carson Kraig
Casi Bell
Cassie Augustine-Jones
Cathy Kaul
Cathy Wilson
Chad Nichols
Chantel Dahl
Charlene Loup
Chelsea Long
Cheryl & Jeremy Jojola
Chris Newcomer
Chris Perschbaucher
Christine Wight
Christopher Wheeler
Cindy Croisant
Cindy Tanner
Connell Saltzman
Corella Green
Corrine Quinn
Courtney Clark
Courtney Levkulich
CR Bradley
CT Patrick
Cynthia Croisant
Cynthia Dalton
Cynthia McCurley
Danielle Johnson
David Brahinsky
Davita Wright-Galvan
Dawn Kelley
Dean Gonyea
Deb Syvertsen
Debbie O’Brien
Deborah Ponis-Erickson
Denise Belluci
Denise McHugh
Diane Reberger
Dipti Nevrekar
Dominique Torres
Dorothy Carr
Edith Marks
Edward Doyle
Edward J Quayle
Eileen Lowey
Elaine Lay
Elisa Erickson
Elizabeth Kirby
Elizabeth Lowey
Elizabeth Schmitz
Ellen & Scott Sandberg
Ellen Hale
Ellen Lowe
Emily Brouillette
Emma Garrison
Erica Siepman
Erika Hollis
Evan Gale
Fran Mlynar
Frank Bennett
Frederick Baumann
Gabriela Sandoval
Gary Laplante
Geoff Morneau
Gilbert Vigil
Ginger Finesilver
Gloria Crawford
Greg Linster
INDIVIDUALS
UNDER $500
Gretchen Russo
Heather Morton
Heidi Doescher
Hemraj Maharaj
Howard Haenel
Ida Rehder
Issac Camarena
Jace Larson
Jaclyn Casey
Jaime Bradley
James Lebeck
James Panepinto
Jan Burns
Janis Friend
Jaren Ducker
Jason Lewis
Jayne Renshaw
Jeanette Iglehart
Jeanne Granville
Jennifer Bartels
Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Stec
Jennifer Stith
Jessica Kinsey
Jessica Wood
Joan Brennan
Joanne Johnson
Jodi Little
Jody Debs
Joe Pickard
John Combs
John DeSisto
John Kitlen
John Steele
Jolien Haro
Jonathon Cole
Jordan Cole
Joseph Fortna
Joseph Ipsen
Joy Shelledy
Julie Berris
Julie Lerudis
Julie Wilson
Karen Banion
Karen Hamilton
Karen Yablonski
Kathleen Criswell
Kathleen Greenburg
Kathryn Caroll
Katie Works
Kelly Koenig
Kelly Morris
Kelly Westergen
Kimberley Tyson
Kirsten Malm
Kristen Anderson
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Tourangeau
Kristen Wesolowski
Kristin White
Kristina Lyons
Kristina Reilly
Kristine Ives
Kylee Morton
Lance Powers
Larry Nelson
Laura Harper
Lauren Epke
Lauren Evans
Lauren Hellerstein
Lauren Willis
Laurie Shumake
Leah Avila
Lee & Burton Levy
Leo Tokar
Leslie Ann Parker
Leslie Weems
Leta Olson
Lew Hansen
Linda Blakely
Linda Rossi
Linda Torbica
Linda Zinn
Lindsey Reimer
Lisa Broomhall
Lisa Lee
Lisa O’Dell-Davis & Randy Davis
Lisa Roberts
Lisandra Gonzlaes
Lois Paul
Lori Houk
Lorraine Hoover
Louis Irwin
Louise Lee
LuAnn Remund
Lucas Klepper
Luke Ragland
M. Susan Stiff
Maureen Johnson
Malissa Murdock
Mallory Heinzeroth
Margaret Brock
Margaret Conger
Margaret Sage
Margaret Tomcho
Maria Cevallos
Mark Bussey
Mark Corbett
Mark Reinhardt
Mark Woolcott
Marla Newman
Martha Fitzpatrick
Marvin Gart
Mary & Jonathan Dreger
Mary & Ronald Goodwin
Mary Cutbirth
Mary Gedack
Mary Hoddinott
Mary Salfi
Mary Steinke
Matthew Hofmeister
Matthew Purchase
Meagan Nelson
Meg Lyda
Megan McGinley
Megan Welch
Meghan Quinlivan
Melanie Rice
Melissa Blasius
Melissa Greene
Melissa Lago
Melissa Manassee
Melody Krueger
Michael Holland
Michael Shaughnessy
Michala Markovich
Michelle Jozaitis
Michelle M. Mencini
Michelle Mallo
Mike Shea
Monica Williams
Monique Madison
Nan Clydesdale
Nancy & Donald Dhonau
Nancy DiStefano
Nancy Hart
Natali Moomaw
Nichelle Downing
Nicole Locken
Nicole Vap
Nola Renz
Nolan & Mike Epple
Olivia Millradt
Pam Kingerly
Pamela Beardsley
Patricia Hecht
Patricia Hewett
Penny Vencel
Phillip Lord
Rachael Greenberg
Rachel Davis
Rachel Paul
Rebecca Dickman
Rebecca Gart
Rebekah Murray
Robert Bearman
Robert Cuevas
Robert Lowenbach
Roberta Klein
Ronnette Sutherland
Ryan Bentzlin
Sandra Elder
Sara Crowe
Sara Yerkey
Sarah Fischler
Sarah Harvey
Sarah Wallace
Sarah Williams
Semen Moyn
Shari Ulery
Sharon Ford
Shelia & Jeff Smith
Sheila Halstead
Sheila Smith
Sherry Nicholson
Stacia Duvall
Stacie & Jason Hanson
Stacie Chadwick
Stacy Meiser
Stephanie Crookston
Stephen Barner
Stephen Basch
Stephen Gottesfeld
Stephen Vogler
Surenetta Vaden
Susan Anderson
Susan Beblavi
Susan Bracken
Susan Demidovich
Suzanne & Gregory Fasing
Suzanne Barkin
Suzanne Walter
Tamara Baaro
Tamara Folino
Tammy Keffler
Tara Carlgren
Thone Gdovin
Timothy Craine
Tina Stuckey
Tonya Asplin
Tracy Harbo
Tracy Morton
Vienna Presley
Way Shen
William Alleman
William Byassee
William LaBahn
William MacGowan
William Ostrowski
Please accept our sincerest apologies if we have neglected to list your contribution or have misspelled your name.
If you will let us know of any errors we will get it right the next time and report the error in our newsletter.
A BIG thank you to all our supporters!
YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST PROJECT:
The Young Philanthropist Project (YPP) was created by a group of philanthropists in
their 20s, 30s and early 40s in an effort to reach out to the community in support
of Child Advocates—Denver CASA, otherwise known as Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA). The group’s goal is to raise awareness about CASA in a way
that allows participants to have fun, network and give back to the community. YPP
encourages everyone to find out how incredible it can be to use your individual talents
and experiences to contribute to the overall mission and vision of Child Advocates—
Denver CASA! YPP strives to partner with local businesses and organizations to
create events that are fresh and appeal to young people interested in making a
difference. We strive to form collaborative marketing partnerships and produce
events that are not only a fun and exciting way to raise awareness and funds for
Child Advocates—Denver CASA, but that also provide exceptional networking
opportunities for young professionals and those interested in making a contribution to
the children and families of our community. To learn more about YPP and to become
involved please contact Julie Wilson, Development & Public Relations Manager for
Child Advocates—Denver CASA, at [email protected] or 303.832.4592.
MEMBERS:
Amber Renteria
Andrea Guzman
Cathy Wilson
Eric Mather
Jason Lewis
John Steele
Julie Bloch
Julie Wilson
Lara Bruce
Leah Avila
Mary Cary Ward
Michelle Emerson-Lewis
2013 IN-KIND
DONORS:
Glo
Goldyn
Green Mountain Coffee
Alex Organize
Grossman Plastic Surgery
Ali Theriault & Ron Guillot
Heather Shelton
Aline
Hyde Park
Andrea Guzman
InPink
Ann Mosso
James and Sylvia Blanchard
As you Wish
Jennifer Jacobson
Bare Fruit Chips
Joslyn Robich
Blackstone Shoes
Liberty Global
Blanchard & Richardson
Loretta Robinson
Bloom Jewelry
Lori Soechtig
Blue Jeans Bar
Mark Suprenand
Canary LLC
Mary Salfi
Capitole Grille
Matthew Morris Salon
Colorado Avalanche
Microsoft
Colorado Rapids
Montagne Jeunesse
D.H. Pace Door Services
Morrison and Foerster, LLP
Dan Dorenkamp
Neiman Marcus
Deb Syvertsen
Northfield Stapleton
Denver Broncos
O’Brien Advertising
Department of Anesthesiology Olive Garden
at the University
Olivia Millrant
of Colorado
Otterbox
School of Medicine
Paula Shafer
DHS
Perfect Petal
Equipment de Vin
Peyton Manning Foundation
Four Seasons
Pino’s
Garage Guru
Pop Chips
Raccoon Creek
Raymond Onyango
Rebel
RedBull
Reign Magazine
Roth Sheppard Architects
Row 14
Rustic Cuff
SAP America, Inc.
Scout Guide
Sebastian Hotel in Vail
Shawn Barker
Sherri Gill
Sipping & Painting
Somersault Snacks
Steve Hart
Style ME Denver
The Face Place
Think Thin
Vectra Bank
World Wide Machinery
WWS Wineries
Yankee Candle
Yarids
Zevia
STAFF:
Shalene Onyango
Program Director
Julie Wilson
Development & Public
Relations Manager
Emily Thomas
Volunteer Recruitment and
Training Coordinator
Casey Meeks
Adolescent Case Supervisor
Lizette Marquez
Case Supervisor
Alejandra Chacon
Case Supervisor
Kate Allison
Case Supervisor
Chelsea Simcox
Office Assistant
BOARD:
Heather Kearns
Treasurer
Mark Suprenand
Secretary
Tom Brady
Board Member
Sherri Gill
Board Member
Jennifer Jacobson
Board Member
Rori Lindo-Britton
Board Member
Christopher Newcomer
Board Member
Joslyn Robich
Board Member
Ann Mosso
Board President
Loretta Robinson
Board Member
Christinne Johnson
Vice President
Brandon Willis
Board Member
Please accept our sincerest apologies if we have neglected to list your contribution or have misspelled your name.
If you will let us know of any errors we will get it right the next time and report the error in our newsletter.
A BIG thank you to all our supporters!
CASA VOLUNTEERS DO WHAT NO ONE ELSE DOES
VOLUNTEERS
Our CASA Volunteers who make it happen. CASA is cost effective: 1 CASA supervisor = 30 volunteers = 60-90 children served
Kelli Abascal
Jodi Adkins
Robin Anderson
Felicia Apodaca
Amanda Arthur
Madison Autterson
Sibel Baltaci
Suzanne “Suky” Barkin
Julia Bate
Haradon Beatty
Maris Biela
Linda Binkley
Christy Bishop
Mickele Bragg
Sherry Brooks
Lauren Buchanan
Traci Byrne
Jennifer Caldwell
Amy Cammack
Marilyn (Mare) Canfield
Maritza Casillas
Ana Paula Castro-Papa
Alejandra Chacon
Tanya “Tauni” Clark
Nan Clydesdale
Margaret “Maggie” Conger
Cara Convery
Carolyn Cook
Judy Coover
Jody Debs
Lauren DeSloovere
Emily Dewhurst
Rebecca Dickman
Sally Dunham
Michelle Emerson-Lewis
Elisa Erickson
Brandi Evitts
LeeAnn Felder
Emilia Felix
Brenda Forrest
Molly Freeman
Carla Freyta-Duran
Dean Gonyea
Jordan Goto
Jesse Griffin
Andrew Gurrentz
Sheryl Gurrentz
Molli Gurule
Arlene Gutierrez
Howard M Haenel
Sheila Halstead
Lindsay Hammond
Stacie Hanson
Laura Harper
Cleareatha “Clara” Harris
Sheryl “Sherrie” Harris
Jennifer Haynes
Heather Hays
Julie Herrera
Matthew Hofmeister
Shalee Horstman
Sharon Huffman
Sandra Huzyk
Marla Jacobson
Linda Kane
John Kapral
Bethany Karulak
Bertha Kieft
Ruth Koch
Rose Kocherer
Kimberly Kochergen
Greg Kuo
Angela Lavery
Kelly Lee
Louise Lee
Jaclyn (Shea) Leibfreid
Melanie Lenci
Adrian “Jay” Leonard
Havilah Lilly
Chelsea Long
Kayla Mahoney
Nicole Marquez
Chad Martinez
Jessica Martinez
Jonelle Martinez
Kristin Ann McCormack
Kelli McSurley
Casey Meeks
Carolyn Meritt
Ronald “Ron” Mirenda
Victoria Mitchell
Maura Moran
Nicole Mueller
Susan Nash
Janet Nelson
Lynne Norrie
Joyce O’Donnell
Shawn Oesterreicher
Julie Painter
Brooke Parsons
Lacey Puetz
Edward Quayle
Kelly Quinones
Debbie Rabideau
Dana Radetsky
Kathryn L.Raffensperger
Desiree Ramirez
Catherine Reynolds
Lindsay Ripley
Crystal Roberts
Angela Romani
Juanita Ruiz
Dora Safoh
Loretta Sais
Bob Schmit
Joanna Schoderbek
Christina Schulz
Hali Schwartz
Andrew Shapiro
Michael Shaughnessy
Sarah Simchowitz
Chelsea Simcox
Erica Slinger
Shelia Smith
Lynn Sojak
Ashley Sommer
Kathryn Stafford
Elizabeth “Tulley” Stapp
Sara Stoloff
Shilpi Talwar
Lori Thompson
Chris Vandall
Laura Vannoy
Alexis VeraCruz
Carrie Villacres
Hannah Wages
Jesse Walstad
Gabriela Ward
Mary Cary Ward
Nathalie Warren
Caroline Watson
Sara Yerkey
Judy Zepelin
Mandy (Carmen) Ziegler
David Zinger
•They donate their time to act as the independent eyes and ears of the court,
investigate in the field, and speak solely in the interest of the child
•They are sworn officers of the court
•They work with the most severe cases of abuse and neglect
•They monitor kids’ health and education
•They identify the unmet needs of children and parents
•They facilitate communication among social workers, therapists, teachers,
foster families, and parents
•They advocate for a child or siblings and make objective recommendations to judges
insuring that the welfare of the children is the number one priority in decision-making
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD...VOLUNTEER!
Become a Child Advocate. CASA is the only non-profit organization that empowers
everyday citizens as appointed officers of the court. Your involvement will have
a direct impact on a child’s life and perhaps generations to come.
•Volunteer at special events, board committees, or office duties
•Make a tax-deductible donation and encourage your
company to match
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emily Thomas, Volunteer Recruitment & Training Coordinator
Child Advocates-Denver CASA
www.DenverCASA.org • 303-832-4592