We advocate for children who’ve been abused or neglected by empowering community volunteers to speak up for them in the foster care system.
Who We Are
Mission Statement
The New Mexico CASA Association develops and supports local programs throughout New Mexico that provide quality volunteer advocacy in court for children who are abused and neglected.
Vision Statement
CASA believes that every child deserves a safe, loving, and forever home.
All people shall be treated with dignity.
We are servant leaders
Through our leadership and partnerships with community members and judges, the CASA network has grown. Today, more children than ever have the consistent, caring support and advocacy of a CASA volunteer.
What We Do
A Child Advocate is not only an advocate, but also a problem-solver, who works one-on-one with a child in foster care to ensure their needs are being met. For children who’ve been abused or neglected, having a Child Advocate means their voice will be heard, and they will no longer be invisible.
We bridge the resource gap by providing a wide range of services that strengthen CASA service, quality and impact throughout the state.
Who We Are
Mission Statement
The New Mexico CASA Association develops and supports local programs throughout New Mexico that provide quality volunteer advocacy in court for children who are abused and neglected.
Vision Statement
CASA believes that every child deserves a safe, loving, and forever home.
All people shall be treated with dignity.
We are servant leaders
Through our leadership and partnerships with community members and judges, the CASA network has grown. Today, more children than ever have the consistent, caring support and advocacy of a CASA volunteer.
What We Do
A Child Advocate is not only an advocate, but also a problem-solver, who works one-on-one with a child in foster care to ensure their needs are being met. For children who’ve been abused or neglected, having a Child Advocate means their voice will be heard, and they will no longer be invisible.
We bridge the resource gap by providing a wide range of services that strengthen CASA service, quality and impact throughout the state.
Become a Volunteer Today
We’ve made getting involved in the CASA movement easy. Read through the many ways you can help a child in foster care thrive and succeed.
NM CASA Association Board Members
Brad Galbraith
Board President
The Regional Advocacy Director and Regional Legislative Director with the Foundation for Excellence in Education.
Jeanine Rogge
Board Secretary
The Program Coordinator at LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. in which she encourages youth to pursue and continue secondary education in NM.
Spencer Wright
Board Member
A board member with NM CASA, Spencer is also the board chair for Alta Mira Specialized Family Services in Albuquerque and is the treasurer of CASA First in Santa Fe.
Travis Steele
Board Treasurer
An attorney at Butler Snow Law Firm, Travis serves as outside general counsel for organizations in contract, governance, regulatory, and litigation matters.
Amy O’Neill
CASA Program Director
The Program Director of the San Juan County CASA Program of Childhaven since March 2000.
Annie Rasquin
Executive Director
The Executive Director for the CASA First, the CASA program that serves Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos Counties.
Lorenzo McDuffie
Executive Director
The Executive Director for the NM CASA Association, Lorenzo has spent a decade working with children and families affected by poverty, communicable diseases including abuse and neglect
Learn More About Becoming a CASA
We’ve made getting involved in the CASA movement easy. Learn about the many ways you can help a child in foster care thrive and succeed.
We’ve made getting involved in the CASA movement easy.
By becoming a CASA volunteer, you can help provide a voice for children who have been abused or neglected. CASA volunteers are individuals from all walks of life who speak up for a child’s best interests in court. You are not a foster parent, you are a voice making a real difference at a critical turning point in the child’s life.
TO BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER MEANS YOU ARE:
- Willing to commit at least one year of your time (on average, volunteers spend 10-15 hours a month on their case);
- Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing;
- Willing to participate in an in-depth training program;
- Able to pass criminal and CYFD history background checks; and
- Over age 21
To learn more about the role of a CASA, click here below for information on how you can become a CASA volunteer and make a difference in a child’s life.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about volunteering as a CASA, please contact us using our form below or give us a call at (505) 977-3432
Address
2340 Alamo Ave SE, Ste 112
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Talk to Us
Phone: (505) 977-3432
Fax: (505) 515-0022
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about volunteering as a CASA, please contact us using our form below or give us a call at (505) 515-0021
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