Michigan CASA

Michigan CASA Michigan CASA, Inc.

Michigan Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is dedicated to ending the cycle of child abuse by establishing, supporting, and expanding quality CASA programs throughout the state of Michigan to ensure every child that needs a volunteer, has one. is dedicated to changing the lives of abused and neglected children by advocating for their best interests through establishing, supporting, and expa

nding quality CASA programs throughout the state of Michigan to ensure every child that needs a volunteer, has one. Michigan CASA Values:

We value every child’s right to be safe

We value diversity, equity and inclusion

We value honesty, integrity, and transparency

We value accountability and commitment

We value advocacy, service, and collaboration

Meet Carlos Kulas-Dominguez, our new Partner Engagement Manager!Carlos brings a background in nonprofit leadership, comm...
05/29/2026

Meet Carlos Kulas-Dominguez, our new Partner Engagement Manager!
Carlos brings a background in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, and values-aligned partnership-building to his role at Michigan CASA — with experience spanning organizations like Camp Blodgett, the Grand Rapids Chamber, Cherry Health Foundation, and Broadway Grand Rapids. His exposure to Family Court and child-welfare-adjacent experiences deepened his belief that every child deserves a consistent, trained adult in their corner. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Education with a Fine Arts minor from Grand Valley State University.
When he is not at work, you can find him adventuring with his hubby (Disney, especially), exploring the map, and enjoying life in Michigan with his family and sassy fur kid, Chai Foster. Oh, and he spent his senior year of high school in Finland — so he brings a truly global perspective to West Michigan.
We are so glad he is part of the team. 💙

Have you joined our Show Up campaign yet? One of the easiest actions to take is becoming a Michigan Children's Champion!...
05/26/2026

Have you joined our Show Up campaign yet? One of the easiest actions to take is becoming a Michigan Children's Champion! That means giving just $30 monthly, one for each of the 30+ counties Michigan CASA serves.
Your recurring support helps us plan ahead, train volunteers, and reach more of Michigan's children in foster care. It's not simply a gift. It's a commitment to showing up — month after month, for kids who need it most. Become a Michigan Children's Champion today: michigancasa.org/donate/

Here's a number that stays with us: 8,500+.That's how many children in Michigan's foster care system don't have a CASA v...
05/22/2026

Here's a number that stays with us: 8,500+.
That's how many children in Michigan's foster care system don't have a CASA volunteer right now. No one appointed by a judge to sit with them, learn their story, and make sure their voice is heard.
CASA volunteers aren't legal professionals. They're people — teachers, retirees, neighbors, parents — who make time to show up for one child, consistently, for as long as the case lasts.
If you've been thinking about it, May is the perfect month to take that first step.
Learn more and start your application at michigancasa.org/volunteer.

This month, we celebrated more than 4 decades of advocacy at our It Takes All Of Us Gala — and we left the room with a c...
05/21/2026

This month, we celebrated more than 4 decades of advocacy at our It Takes All Of Us Gala — and we left the room with a challenge for the next 60 days.
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. June is National Reunification Month. As we celebrate these important moments for awareness, here's where we stand: more than 10,000 children are in Michigan's foster care system right now. Today, 656 trained volunteers serve 1,388 of them — about 13% of the kids who need someone in their corner.
We're spending May & June working to change that number.
Our campaign goals:
✅ 42 new volunteer inquiries (celebrating 42 years of CASA work in Michigan)
✅ 10 new Michigan Children's Champions (monthly donors)

Take action for kids this May:
🙋 Volunteer → michigancasa.org/volunteer
💚 Give monthly → Text MICASA to 26989

What an incredible evening at our 11th Annual Fundraising Gala! ✨It truly takes all of us to make this mission possible,...
05/13/2026

What an incredible evening at our 11th Annual Fundraising Gala! ✨

It truly takes all of us to make this mission possible, and we are so grateful for every person who showed up, gave generously, and helped make the night such a success. Thank you to our amazing emcee, Chef Jenna Arcidiacono, our partners, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees for standing with children and families across Michigan. Together, we celebrated impact, shared powerful stories, and strengthened a mission that changes lives every day. 💙

We couldn’t do this without you!

🌿Today is the day! The 11th Annual Gala is just hours away, and local businesses are making it possible. A heartfelt tha...
05/06/2026

🌿Today is the day! The 11th Annual Gala is just hours away, and local businesses are making it possible. A heartfelt thank you to Abby's Printing for showing up for Michigan's children.
Your support helps more volunteers find the resources they need to support local kids. We're grateful to have you in our corner — all year long.

🌿The 11th Annual Gala isn't possible without the generosity of our annual partners! A heartfelt thank you to Kamps Palle...
05/05/2026

🌿The 11th Annual Gala isn't possible without the generosity of our annual partners! A heartfelt thank you to Kamps Pallets for showing up for Michigan's children. Kamps Pallets
Your support helps more volunteers find the resources and training they need to support local kids. We're grateful to have you in our corner — all year long.

🌿The 11th Annual Gala isn't possible without the generosity of our partners. A heartfelt thank you to Mercantile Bank fo...
05/04/2026

🌿The 11th Annual Gala isn't possible without the generosity of our partners. A heartfelt thank you to Mercantile Bank for showing up for Michigan's children.
Your support powers the work that ensures no child navigates the foster care system alone. We're grateful to have you in our corner — all year long.

We're just days away from our 11th Annual Gala -- secure your spot now, or bid in our most exciting auction yet at: http...
05/04/2026

We're just days away from our 11th Annual Gala -- secure your spot now, or bid in our most exciting auction yet at: https://qtego.us/qlink/michigancasa

However you choose to support, each dollar helps empower a CASA volunteer showing up for a child who needs them. See you May 6. 💚

On Wednesday, CASA advocates from across Michigan came to Lansing to do what they do best: show up and speak up for chil...
05/01/2026

On Wednesday, CASA advocates from across Michigan came to Lansing to do what they do best: show up and speak up for children.
Local CASA programs from across the state joined us at the Capitol to share the impact of this work firsthand — meeting with legislators, telling the stories that don't always make it into budget conversations, and making the case for why Michigan's children can't afford for CASA programs to be an afterthought.
A heartfelt thank you to every program that made the trip, to our volunteers and staff who brought their voices to the table, and to Kelley Cawthorne for their partnership in coordinating our advocacy efforts.
This work doesn't happen in a single day — but days like Wednesday matter.

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660 Cascade West Parkway Suite #65
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

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

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