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What is CASA?

Court Appointed Special Advocates® (CASAs) are community volunteers, just like you, who speak up for abused and/or neglected children.

Our CASA program belongs to a network of nearly 950 community-based programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and/or neglected children in courtrooms and communities.

  • Children in care in Washoe County on an average day in 2025
    Children in care in Washoe County on an average day in 2025

    610

  • Children served by CASA volunteers in 2025
    Children served by CASA volunteers in 2025

    80

  • You can be the ONE we need!
    You can be the ONE we need!

    1


News & Notes

We need your help!

Help us swing for a brighter future for foster children by becoming a sponsor for our upcoming Charity Golf Tournament!

We are looking for local businesses, community leaders, and passionate individuals to partner with us.

Every dollar raised directly supports foster youth in our community.

Join us today! Contact washoecasa@gmail.com to learn more!

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The pinwheel is a symbol of hope - reminding us of the bright futures all children deserve.

YOU can help make a difference in the life of a child who has experienced abuse or neglect.

Visit washoecasafoundation.com and learn how you can get involved and help change a child's story.

Donate today! https://washoecasafoundation.com/give/donate.html

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Join us, Friday, July 24th, 2026, for the 2nd Annual Washoe CASA Foundation Golf Tournament benefitting foster children in Washoe County.

Early Bird Registration is now open! Sign up before May 30th and take advantage of our current offer!

10% Discount and (2) Free Mulligan Tickets - Use Code: MULLIGAN2026

Click here for a flashback to all the fun from last year's inaugural event: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGuwUM4OQc/T9wqDbuIZxzZ1lvgHnJcJQ/watch?utm_content=DAGuwUM4OQc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h30aaa87d7b

There is STILL time! Our Spring Preservice Training application due date has been extended until February 13th!

Click the image to download the CASA Volunteer Application and apply today!

SAVE THE DATE!

The Washoe CASA Foundation's Biggest Little Easter Egg Hunt is back for its 5TH YEAR!

Join us Saturday, March 28, 2026, for a fun day in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month!

Scan the QR Code and follow along until the big event!

And don't forget to take a trip down memory lane and watch last year's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wk62S4Uh7Y

Congratulations to this year's slate of officers for the Washoe CASA Foundation!

We are so excited to have Lisa, Bill, Ash, and Maggie lead the executive team in 2026.

Visit our "Who we are" page and learn more about all our members!

We are so grateful for our community of supporters! Thank you to everyone who donated this Giving Tuesday!

It's not too late, you can still give to this year's campaign! Visit our donations page and donate today!

We gladly accept donations to our PO Box 948, Reno, NV 89504 for those who prefer to donate by mail.

You can bring hope to a child in care this holiday season.

Foster children with a CASA advocate report significantly higher levels of hope. A child’s hope has been linked to more positive outcomes, including academic success, increased self-control, positive social relationships, and overall better well-being.

Your help will enable us to continue our efforts to recruit, train, and support Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs).

This Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting the Washoe CASA Foundation and the children in foster care it supports.

100% Giving Board!

We’re honored to receive the 100% Giving Board Award from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada!

This recognition reflects our board’s unwavering commitment, through their time, expertise, and financial support, to advancing our mission and strengthening our community.

What a day!

Our inaugural charity golf tournament was a huge success!

Thank you to our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and every player who showed up to support children in foster care. Your time, energy, and heart help us give a voice to the voiceless through the work of CASA.

Here’s to the first of many impactful events!

Watch the highlights and relive the magic with us!

First Annual Helix Charity Golf Tournament

Washoe CASA Foundation at Helix Electric Charity Golf Tournament

The Washoe CASA Foundation was pleased and honored to be invited to the first annual Helix Electric Charity Golf Tournament hosted at the Wolf Run Golf Course in Reno.  Over 100 golfers spent a warm day on the course, supporting the WCF, Reno Ice and the Nevada Humane Society.  Games were played, raffle tickets sold and beverages consumed!  Board members, Colton Loretz and Jodie Black, along with intern Sven Peterson had fun greeting each foursome and bending their ears about WCF's mission.  At lunch, the featured charities spoke to the group and gave thanks for being the beneficiaries of the generosity of Helix Electric.  Mr. James Wirth won the WonderBoom Speaker from our raffle.  Event organizer, Frank Farina and all of his wonderful staff and volunteers were so helpful and delightful!  Thanks to Frank, Debbie, Katie, Jess, Erica and everyone who made our day so abundant!  We look forward to a long and rewarding partnership with the excellent people at Helix Electric.  WCF extends a huge thank you to Papa Murphy's (Lemmon Drive, Reno) for the donation of all the drinks and snacks we provided to golfers!