At Blue Ridge CASA, our volunteers commit to walking alongside a child for 12 to 18 months or longer—through every court hearing, placement change, and difficult decision. It’s a true commitment, rooted in compassion and consistency.

And they never do it alone.

Behind every volunteer stands our dedicated program staff, who oversee all training, court reports, and advocacy efforts. This ensures the 1 CASA : 1 Child promise remains strong—because every child deserves someone focused solely on their best interest.

It costs approximately $2,500 a year to provide advocacy for one child. Tonight, your paddle can help change that child’s story.

🧡 – Stand By Their Side

Your gift provides nearly half the annual cost to advocate for one child. That includes a trained volunteer, ongoing staff support, and someone who shows up consistently—no matter what.

💛 – Walk the Journey With Them

Covers a full quarter of a child’s advocacy for the year. That means home visits, school check-ins, court appearances, and someone committed to ensuring no child slips through the cracks.

💚 – Build the Foundation

Helps fund CASA training and supervision—equipping volunteers with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to advocate powerfully and effectively from day one.

💙 – Provide the Tools to Learn

CASA volunteers go through extensive training to prepare for their role. Your gift helps cover the cost of training materials, manuals, binders, and learning tools that empower them to advocate with confidence and compassion.

💜 – Open the Door to Change

Before a CASA begins advocating, we invest in background checks, screening, and onboarding—ensuring every child is matched with a safe, trusted adult ready to make a difference.