CASA Minnesota

At CASA MN, our mission is to serve children and youth in the child protection system by enriching their lives through advocacy, access to resources, and fostering meaningful connections.

We help recruit, recognize and retain volunteer Guardians ad Litem, to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children during court proceedings. We also seek to enrich the lives of children in foster care through CASA Cares grants that provide opportunities such as technology, camps & extracurricular activities.

While various government programs provide funding to meet basic needs, CASA MN is the only agency providing funding for enrichment opportunities. Our CASA Cares program provides grants to children for activities and opportunities many consider hallmarks of childhood: classes, camps, and bikes. 

All kids deserve the opportunity to be a child. CASA Cares gives children in foster care more than a material gift. The grant program gives them respite from their stressful and uncertain lives – it gives them moments of joy. 

While children are in foster care, CASA grants provide resources that benefit their personal growth and development that are not funded by any other government programs. Since the program began, CASA Minnesota has distributed nearly $200,000 in direct grants to children.

Your donation will make a long-lasting difference in the lives of youth. On behalf of every child that we serve, thank you for your generosity.