Welcome to CASA on the Range, your source for updates, insights, and stories from Kansas CASA Association, Inc. that drive our mission forward.  Stay informed, stay inspired, and join us in making a difference.

Over the past couple of months, I have been absent from many of the activities and communications that are typically part of my role as State Director. Following a serious accident that resulted in significant injuries throughout my body, I have spent much of this time recovering at home, undergoing multiple surgeries, and working through the challenges that come with healing.

During this journey, I have had many opportunities to reflect. While my recovery has been difficult and painful, I am reminded daily that my injuries are temporary. With time, treatment, and support, I will heal.

That reflection has led me to think often about the children served by CASA programs across our state. Unlike physical injuries that eventually mend, the effects of abuse and neglect can leave lasting emotional wounds. The trauma these children experience can impact their sense of safety, trust, and hope long after their cases are closed.

This is why CASA's mission is so important.

Every day, CASA volunteers step into the lives of children who have experienced some of life's most difficult circumstances. They provide a consistent presence, a compassionate voice, and an advocate dedicated to ensuring that each child's best interests are heard and represented. For many children, a CASA volunteer is one of the few stable adults they can count on during an uncertain time.

The impact of that relationship cannot be overstated. A caring advocate can help change the trajectory of a child's life, offering hope, encouragement, and the opportunity for a brighter future.

As I continue my own recovery, I am more grateful than ever for the work being done by our CASA volunteers, staff, supporters, and community partners. Together, we are helping children heal, find stability, and believe in the possibility of a better tomorrow.

Whether you choose to volunteer your time as a CASA advocate, make a financial contribution, or simply help spread awareness of our mission, your support makes a meaningful difference. Every volunteer recruited, every dollar donated, and every voice raised on behalf of children helps ensure that more young people have the opportunity to be heard, supported, and given hope for a brighter future.

I invite you to learn more about the life-changing work of CASA and discover how you can become involved. Visit www.kansascasa.org to learn about volunteer opportunities, make a donation, and see the impact your support can have on the children we serve.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the children and families we serve.

With gratitude,
Deena Gage
State Director
Kansas CASA Association, Inc.

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $34,587,786 in state grants to strengthen and maintain services for adult and child victims and survivors of crime. The funding supports nonprofit organizations that provide services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence as well as child abuse and neglect. 

"Through these grants, we are providing crucial support to survivors of crime as they heal and move forward with their lives,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “It is essential that these nonprofit organizations have the resources they need to make Kansas a stronger and safer state."

Kansas CASA Association, Inc. has started "Auction Thursdays" and will run through the fall. This annual event is a meaningful opportunity to support children in foster care across Kansas while helping raise critical funds for CASA advocacy efforts statewide.

Follow us on Facebook to see upcoming auction items!

Thank you for standing with CASA and the children we serve.

A huge THANK YOU to every presenter who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise throughout the week. Your willingness to invest in Kansas CASA leaders helps strengthen advocacy for children across our state.

Thank you to all of our incredible CASA Directors for traveling from across Kansas to attend, learn, collaborate, and support one another. Your passion, dedication, and commitment to the children and families you serve inspire us every day.

This year's training was filled with valuable conversations, new ideas, meaningful connections, and plenty of laughs. We truly believe it was worth more than a wooden nickel way out West!

We're grateful for everyone who helped make this year's Directors Training a success, everything you do to change children's stories every single day.

We're excited to be back at the Kansas State Fair! 

We'll be sharing our mission, connecting with fair goers and community volunteers, and raising awareness about the incredible impact CASA volunteers make in the lives of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

If you're planning a trip to the Fair, be sure to stop by and say hello! We look forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new friends, and celebrating all things Kansas together. 

We Need Your Help!

Kansas CASA has been selected for the Target Circle™ Community Giving Program, and every vote helps us advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

If you're a Target shopper, it only takes a minute!

- Open the Target app and tap My Target

- Select Cast Votes

- Search for Kansas CASA

- Cast your vote and help direct Target funds to our organization!

Or vote here:

https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting

Did you know you can support Kansas CASA Association, Inc. every time you shop at Dillons—at no extra cost to you?

Through the Dillons Community Rewards program, a portion of your everyday grocery purchases can be donated directly to Kansas CASA.

How to enroll:

Visit www.dillons.com and log in to your rewards account

Search for Kansas CASA Association, Inc. (or enter code NG889)

Click “Enroll”

That’s it—once enrolled and you use your Dillons Rewards Card, your purchases will automatically support CASA every time you shop.

Thank you for helping Kansas CASA Association, Inc. continue advocating for children in foster care across our communities.

Looking for a way to support CASA while adding a little style to your day? Check out the Kansas CASA Shop! Every purchase helps raise awareness and supports the incredible work happening in CASA programs across 63 Kansas counties.

With options for direct shipping or local pickup in Baldwin City, it’s easier than ever to shop and make a difference.

🛍️ Browse the shop and place your order here: Kansas CASA Shop

📸 Don’t forget to share your new CASA gear on social media and tag us—we love seeing our supporters showing their CASA pride across Kansas!

Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding the Kansas CASA Association’s mission. These dedicated individuals volunteer their time to help shape our future, ensuring that we continue to provide meaningful support to CASA programs across the state. Click below to learn more about our board members and their commitment to children in need. If you are interested in applying to join the Kansas CASA Association, Inc. Board of Directors, please contact Deena Gage at statedirector@kansascasa.org.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Kansas CASA Association, Inc., and we are setting an ambitious but meaningful goal: raising $35,000 to support CASA advocacy across Kansas.

This goal is not symbolic—it directly supports the work being done every day for children in foster care who need a consistent, trained, and caring CASA volunteer in their lives. These funds help strengthen statewide efforts to support CASA programs, including training, technical assistance, outreach, resource development, and efforts to expand awareness so more children across Kansas can have a voice in court.

While CASA volunteers step in to advocate for children’s best interests, Kansas CASA Association, Inc. depends on financial support to provide statewide leadership, training, technical assistance, outreach, and resources that strengthen and sustain CASA programs across Kansas. These efforts ensure local programs have what they need to recruit, train, and support the volunteers who make advocacy possible.

The need is real and ongoing. Thousands of children enter foster care in Kansas each year after experiencing abuse or neglect. While CASA volunteers stand beside them, that impact is only possible because of the infrastructure and support provided at the state level.

If you are able, we ask you to consider making a donation today. No amount is too small, and every contribution brings us closer to ensuring more children have the support of a CASA advocate when they need it most.

Together, we can meet this $35,000 anniversary goal—and more importantly, continue building a system where every child has someone consistently in their corner.

Thank you for standing with Kansas CASA Association, Inc. and the children we serve.

You can also follow our progress in real time through our live donation tracker and see how close we are to reaching our $35,000 goal.

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Wichita, KS 67214

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