Heart of Missouri CASA

Heart of Missouri CASA Heart of Missouri CASA speaks up for children in the family courts who’ve been abused or neglected.

Heart of Missouri CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) believes every child who has been abused or neglected deserves to have a dedicated advocate speaking up for their best interest in court, at school and in our community. To accomplish this, CASA educates and empowers community volunteers who ensure each child’s needs remain a priority in an overburdened child welfare system. When the state steps in to protect a child’s safety because the people responsible for protecting them have not, a judge appoints a trained volunteer advocate to make independent and informed recommendations and help the judge decide what is best for the child. Volunteer advocates come from every walk of life, yet share a commitment to improving children’s lives, a willingness to learn, and an open mind towards life experiences different from their own. Volunteers complete an interview, a background check, and a 30-hour intensive training program including courtroom observation and are then sworn into their roles by a judge and assigned to a single child or a sibling group. CASA is not your typical volunteer opportunity… but we’re not looking for typical volunteers.

🌟 Fulton, we’ll see you at the Foundation Market! 🌟 Join us on Saturday, September 12th, at Fulton High School for a fun...
09/09/2026

🌟 Fulton, we’ll see you at the Foundation Market! 🌟

Join us on Saturday, September 12th, at Fulton High School for a fun day of shopping and connecting with our local community. Stop by the CASA tent to meet our team, learn how you can advocate for children in our community, and discover what being a CASA volunteer is all about.

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When organizations come together, communities grow. We recently joined Veterans United for an informational lunch-and-le...
09/08/2026

When organizations come together, communities grow.
We recently joined Veterans United for an informational lunch-and-learn, introducing CASA to more than 50 employees.

Because of this partnership, Veterans United employees interested in serving as advocates will have the opportunity to apply for a specialized training program held at VU in fall 2026.

🎉We’re proud to launch our first CASA/business partnership for volunteer recruitment and grateful for the opportunity to expand our CASA community!

Could you be the voice a child needs? Every child deserves to have someone who listens, speaks up, and helps ensure the...
09/07/2026

Could you be the voice a child needs?

Every child deserves to have someone who listens, speaks up, and helps ensure their best interests are heard. We're seeking caring community members to become trained volunteer advocates for children in Boone and Callaway Counties who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Join the information session to learn how CASA volunteers stand alongside children during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, what the advocacy role involves, and how you can become a voice for a child in need.

Learn more or apply today: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/AW-o8GkaTdmOVUhKIfZpyQ #/registration

Today, we’re celebrating a volunteer whose compassion, dedication, and steady support help children feel seen and heard....
09/07/2026

Today, we’re celebrating a volunteer whose compassion, dedication, and steady support help children feel seen and heard. Thank you for being a consistent voice for a child and making a meaningful difference, Shelly!

Callaway County CASA volunteers recently came together for a discussion of Wards of the State by Claudia Rowe. Here is a...
09/04/2026

Callaway County CASA volunteers recently came together for a discussion of Wards of the State by Claudia Rowe. Here is a powerful quote from the book that really stood out to us. “There is only one intervention that has been shown, conclusively, to make a change in kids' brains that translates into lasting behavior improvement. That intervention is relationships.”

It was meaningful to have this space to learn, reflect, and strengthen our shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of children.


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We are hiring for TWO positions at CASA, Clubhouse Manager as well as a Volunteer Recruiter!🏡We're hiring a Clubhouse Ma...
09/02/2026

We are hiring for TWO positions at CASA, Clubhouse Manager as well as a Volunteer Recruiter!

🏡We're hiring a Clubhouse Manager! 🏡
Heart of Missouri CASA's Clubhouse is a space built just for kids in foster care — and we need someone who can keep it running smoothly while making sure every kid who walks through the door feels safe, welcome, and cared for.

If you're an operator at heart, someone who thrives on logistics, leads people with warmth, and wants your work to directly serve kids and families.

📍 Columbia, MO | Full-time | $56,000–$60,000 + benefits
Apply on Indeed or by emailing [email protected] — screening begins the week of September 14th.

Apply Here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9d6a64da9dea63ee

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📣We're hiring a Volunteer Recruiter! 📣

Every child in foster care deserves to have an advocate by their side — but we can't get there without volunteers. We're looking for a strategic, relationship-driven person to lead our recruitment efforts across Boone and Callaway Counties: setting the vision, building community partnerships, and getting out there to make the case in person.

If you love connecting with people, telling a good story, and hitting goals that actually change kids' lives — apply today.

📍 Columbia, MO | Full-time | $53,000–$55,000 + benefits
Apply on Indeed or by emailing [email protected] — screening begins the week of September 14th.

Apply Here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3aefef7911240ccc

Congratulations to Laura on 6 incredible years with HOM CASA! 🎉 As our Operations Coordinator, Laura is truly a pillar o...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to Laura on 6 incredible years with HOM CASA! 🎉

As our Operations Coordinator, Laura is truly a pillar of our team. Her thoughtful approach, commitment, and attention to detail help keep us organized, strengthen our processes, and allow our team to work more efficiently. Beyond all that she does, Laura brings positivity, humor, and warmth to our workplace. She is a welcoming and friendly presence for our guests and a trusted teammate who uses her strengths to help others succeed.

She is a treasure to us all, and we are extremely grateful for her commitment these past 6 years. Thank you for helping us be our best selves and do our best work, Laura! Happy Work Anniversary!

📣 We're excited to announce ChaRae Champion as Heart of Missouri CASA's new Chief Operating Officer! ChaRae joined HOMCA...
08/31/2026

📣 We're excited to announce ChaRae Champion as Heart of Missouri CASA's new Chief Operating Officer!

ChaRae joined HOMCASA two years ago as an Advocate Supervisor and has since grown into an Older Youth Specialist, bringing years of foster care case management and supervision experience with her. As COO, she'll lead our volunteer advocacy program and our new CASA Clubhouse, opening early 2027! She is helping us grow sustainably toward our goal of serving 100% of the kids who need us by 2030.

Congratulations, ChaRae! 🎉

08/31/2026

When it’s complete, the Clubhouse will be a place where children and families can spend meaningful time together, safely and comfortably. Room for the small reunions between brothers and sisters who don't get to see each other enough. Room for a CASA volunteer and the child they advocate for to sit down with a book or a board game and just get to know each other a little better. Room to celebrate the birthdays and milestones every kid deserves to celebrate.

Every wall, window, and room brings us closer to creating a place designed around connection, comfort, and community. Thank you for following along and supporting this journey. We can’t wait to welcome families into the Clubhouse and share more updates as construction continues.

We had the opportunity to visit the Kappa Alpha Theta chapter at Mizzou and share more about the impact they make in the...
08/28/2026

We had the opportunity to visit the Kappa Alpha Theta chapter at Mizzou and share more about the impact they make in the lives of children through their fundraising efforts every year.

CASA is Mizzou Kappa Alpha Theta's national philanthropy, and we loved seeing the chapter's enthusiasm as they learned more about what their support makes possible for children in foster care.

Last year, the MU chapter alone raised more than $29,000 for CASA. WOW!

We are so grateful for the continued partnership with Kappa Alpha Theta and can't wait to see what this year's members accomplish together. We are excited to be part of another year of making an impact together.

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105 East Ash Street, Ste 102
Columbia, MO
65203

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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