Ashley, David & Olivia

Success Toward a Voice for Every Child

Court Appointed Special AdvocatesAnnual Report 2013-2014

APowerfulVoicefor

AbusedKids

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice for abused kids by advocating for foster children within the court system, because with CASA, children are more likely to find a safe, permanent home.

Mission

400 children received advocacy from volunteers19% increase

217 CASA volunteers advocated for children’s best interests, supported by 24 volunteer Peer Coordinators

133 children placed into safe, permanent homes when their cases closed

21,305 hours volunteered, a savings of $454,862 in paid staff or 10 FTE

Ashley (5), David (3) and Olivia (1) have safely returned to the care of their parents after a year in foster care. The family had been homeless, living in motels and camping, and the parents were violent toward one another. The children were underweight from neglect. Ashley had several decaying teeth that had to be repaired.

Laura was appointed to be the children’s CASA volunteer. She

Laura helped to facilitate group meetings with service providers, working to share information and help the parents stay on track. She helped the children make the transition back to visiting their parents, observing the visits and showing the children it was a safe space. Ashley, David and Olivia have returned home and are doing well.

NOTE: Ashley, David & Olivia’s story is real, but their names and picture have been changed to protect their identities.

developed good relationships with the children, visting them frequently and observing they were being well cared for in their foster home. Laura also built relationships with the parents, and it became clear to her that both mom and dad were motivated to make the changes necessary to be safe, stable parents. Both were actively engaged in parenting classes, domestic violence classes, and counseling.

FoundationsThe Autzen FoundationCentral Lutheran Church FoundationChambers Family FoundationCow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of IndiansGreat Rotary Duck RaceHerbert A. Templeton FoundationHome Federal FoundationJuan Young TrustJubitz Family FoundationLevi StraussMcKay Family FoundationMeyer Memorial TrustNorthwest Natural GasOregon Community FoundationPlum Creek FoundationThe John Serbu Fund of The Oregon Community FoundationTrillium Community Health PlanTrust Management ServicesWells FargoW.L.S. Spencer FoundationWheeler Foundation

MD SandersDr. Andrew and Lisa MirhejMary Ann MooreKatherine and Brian MovalsonDr. David and Jill NilesRobin and Gary ObermireNate and Kristin OemingOmlid & SwinneyPacific Continental BankMichael and Gail PhillipsLee and Allace PlummerSusan RatzlaffMary Ellen RileyDr. Jeff and Anne SharmanJennifer ShawJohn and Catherine ShultzDr. Ken and Kenda SingerRobin and Rodger SpearsDelmar and Maria StormentJan Swanson and Keith NastiukSusan Tate and Forest PyleJohn and Lori TokatlyTed UtleyRonald and Dorcas Van HornCheri and Robert WeeksBill and Tracy WhalenScott and Kitty WilliamsConnie and Harry WonhamKris and Scott Wright

Friends of CASA ($500-$999)Abby’s Legendary Pizza • Dr. Richard and Susan Abraham • Acorn Property Management, LLC • Auto Craft • Anonymous • Joe Bakke • Roger and Robin Best • Heather Bottorff • Clorox Company Foundation • Randall and Leanne Collis • Joe and Cindy Couey • Gail Cross • Michael and Fran Curtis • Dr. Melissa Edwards • Jeff and Molly Elder • Rick and Amanda Gardner • Doug and DawnD Gubrud • Scott and Patricia Hansen • Tim Harden and Elizabeth Rogers • Nancy and Byron Hendricks • Ted Hicks • Dr. Joe Jenson • Sid Johnson and Elsa Bevan • Julia and Jim Keizur • Allen and Nancy Kibbey • Nancy Kidwell • Lois Kingsford • Tom and Stephanie Lima • Dr. David Lippincott • Harold and Barbara Majesky • Market of Choice • Steve and Carla Marks • Scotty McConnell • McFarland Cascade • Mary Ellen McNutt • Johan and Emel Mehlum • John and Karen Melvin • Mercedes-Benz of Eugene • Mike and Tracy Mercer • Wendy and Paulo Montenegro • Paul Nagai and Tori Beyer • Robin and Natalie Newlove • Gary and Cris Noah • Orange Julius • Andrea and Byron Penn • Jack and Pam Perkins • Floyd and Jeannie Plummer • Kerry Rasmusson • Shannon and TJ Richard • Dr. Lonn Robertson • Roehl & Yi Investment Services, LLC • Jerry and Sue Rouleau • Harold and JoAn Scheyer • Neal and Natalie Schmaedick • Lydia and Dave Schweitzer • Seneca Sawmill Company • Sherman Brothers Trucking • Darcee and Stacy Slonecker • Robin South • Raci and Thomas Spaulding • Special K Creations • John and Julie Stacy • Norm and Cathy Stickel • Andrew and Julia Stiltner • Gene Stringfield • John Sullivan • Kim Tardie • Team Casino • Colleen and Steve Thompson • Lyle and Theresa Thompson • Timothy and Margaret Thornton • Jeffrey Todahl • Craig and Amy Wanichek • Westside Faith Center • Ralph and Myrna Wheeler • Nancy and Dean Williams • Jayman and Hoobok Yi

Champion Circle for Children

Platinum ($10,000+)Anonymous (x2)N.B. Giustina FoundationDr. Daniel and Christina SheerinChris and Andy Storment

Gold ($5,000-$9,999)AnonymousAggregate Resource DrillingNeil ChinnRoger and Sheila CoxDari Mart StoresEvergreen Roofing of OregonMary Ann and Niles HansonKappa Alpha ThetaJeanine and Gordon McGrawGrace A. SerbuUmpqua Bank

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)Ronald and Pat CramerDavid and Pamela DaviniEric and Kristin ForrestFull City Coffee RoastersSteven and Lisa KorthHeath LoneyPersonnel SourcePrecision CapitalChris and Dena ValentineRick and Debbie Wright

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)Margaret and Joseph AdelsbergerWayne and Kelly AllenArnold Gallagher, PCAnonymousGail and Dave BakkeRosemary BaldoGlenn and Renée BuchananCafé Yumm!Dr. Brad Chvatal and Erin DickinsonDon and Ann DezarnChuck and Arlene DietzMike DrennanChris and Diane DuyckPaul and Jennifer HaugenDave and Diane HauserElizabeth HoldenJane and Kevin HoseltonKeith and Caroline HubbardJim and Eileen JamiesonKathy JanzenTim and Kerrie Lee JohnsonTheresa JohnstonSydney and Paul KohLinda KorthRyan and Chelsey Lee

Casino Night SponsorsSummit BankCBT NuggetsChvatal OrthodonticsRE/MAX IntegritySteve and Sally LeeBigfoot BeveragesDari Mart StoresIndustrial Source / National Firefighter Corp.Jerry’s Home Improvement CenterKendall Auto GroupKPD Insurance Inc.Oakway CenterES & A Sign & Awning CompanyKVALA-1 Auto GlassThe Corson & Johnson Law Firm, P.C.Farwest Steel CorporationFeeney WirelessGorilla CapitalHome Federal BankLegal Software SystemsLevi StraussSELCO Community Credit UnionSelectemp Employment ServicesAttic MediaGleaves Swearingen Potter & ScottOmlid & SwinneyOregon Community Credit UnionPacific Continental BankPacificSource Health PlansRed Duck KetchupSacred Heart Medical CenterTaco BellTrillium Community Health PlanTurell GroupUmpqua Bank

CASA / RE/MAX Integrity Championsfor Children Run/Walk SponsorsRE/MAX IntegrityChvatal OrthodonticsDari Mart StoresES & A Sign & Awning CompanyHamilton Construction CompanyKendall Automotive GroupAnonymousBigfoot BeveragesCollura Benefits Consulting LLCEdgewater Home FurnishingsEugene Running CompanyDr. Ron Ewert, DDSFamily Dentistry, Dr. Lonn Robertson, DMDFull City Coffee RoastersMcKenzie PediatricsSlocum Orthopedics & Sports MedicineSmile Keepers DentalSpringfield Utility Board

Feynman Charity Golf Marathon SponsorsFeynman GroupKendall Auto GroupGlobal Sports DevelopmentSelectemp Employment ServicesAesthetic Surgical ArtsThe BridgeChvatal OrthodonticsCourtsportsDr. Andy Bennion, DMD, MS, PCDr. Dennis Dunne, DDSDutch Bros CoffeeEugene EmeraldsHarpole Real Estate GroupKing EstateLane ApexNinkasi BrewingReynolds ElectricSELCO Community Credit UnionShadow Hills Country Club

A huge THANK YOU to ALL of our donors! 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 inkind donations. Every effort was made to

ensure the accuracy of this list.Please accept our sincere apologies for any errors or omissions.

Leading Strong GrowthIn 2011, we launched an innovative service delivery model designed to serve every child in need by 2018. After three years, we are advocating for 42% more children! The model leverages seasoned “Peer Coordinator” volunteers who now support and coach our growing number of volunteer advocates.

This year, we completed an extensive review of the Peer Coordinator model in order to assess our progress and make necessary adjustments. We listened to the people who are doing the work — our staff, Peer Coordinators and CASA volunteers — to understand how best to support them. The review results underscore the strong culture of support, adaptability to change and dedication to our mission.

Maximizing EffectivenessThree years into our new service delivery model to advocate for every child in need, we are focusing on improving the quality of advocacy to the children we serve. We are committed to moving children out of foster

care as quickly and safely as possible while ensuring they are healthy and developmentally on track. Our assessments this year showed that children are receiving consistent CASA advocacy around nearly every aspect of well-being. Over the coming year, we will tackle the more complex work of increasing the number of children who attain permanent placements and decreasing the length of time that children spend in foster care.

Expanding Cultural CompetencyTo further increase quality of service to children, we launched an initiative this year to ensure culturally appropriate advocacy. Culturally-specific, Lane County oriented resource pages and trainings will soon be available for our volunteers working with children and youth who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, African American, Latino or LGBTQ, as well as children/youth with a developmental delay. As a result, children and youth from these diverse backgrounds will consistently receive advocacy that best meets their needs.

Strategic Successes Thank you, Donors!

By 2018, 702 children will be served, meeting100% of the need

Board of Directors 2013-2014

John Stacy, PresidentRoger Cox, Vice PresidentLisa Korth, Past President

Ted Utley, TreasurerHeather Bottorff

Sharri DaSilvaKristin ForrestJane Hoselton

Sid JohnsonKirk Letourneau

Laura MontgomeryShannon Richard

Chris StormentSusan TateBill Whalen

Connie Wonham

Liesel BrooksSilva Chambers

Chad CordellKellie DevoreChris DuyckSally Eagen

Cindy GuptaPam Hoepfl

Robb HollowayKara HolmesKate Hudson

Annette KonnieBob Laing

Wendy Laing

Kelsey Beyer Buzz Blumm

Brian CoxGail Cross

Gail CulbertsonRich Dean

Jim Duncan

Beth EldridgeRita Gillihan

Denise HarchuckBJ Hauck

Julia KeizerBrandy LovellHelen Lucas

174 Deadmond Ferry Road, Springfield, OR 97477(541) 984-3132

www.casa-lane.org

Peer Coordinators

Income: $1,253,144 Expenses: $1,185,926

Income carry-over supports organizational growth to serve every child as we build annual campaign contributions.Statement not subject to review. Reviewed financial statements available upon request.

FinancialsFinancials ~ July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

Margaret LaraRyan Lee

Debbie LeikenDonna Moore

Katherine MovalsonRobin ObermireMichael Phillips

Grace SerbuAnne SharmanBeth SheehanJan Swanson

Mark TschetterDana Turell

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