activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Administering a scholarship program for higher education Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides higher education scholarships of up to $2,500 per semester to current and former CASA youth in Pima County for attendance at accredited post-secondary institutions in Arizona, based on financial need and credit load. Recipients must maintain a 2.75 GPA.
- Fundraising and donor engagement Fundraising & Donation ManagementConducts fundraising activities, including an annual appeal to past donors and concerned citizens in the Greater Tucson Area, and accepts donations via various payment methods to support the CASA program and its services.
- Organizing activities and outings for children served by CASAOrganizes various outings and activities for children supported by the CASA program.
- Providing career and life skills development for youth aging out of foster care Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniOffers career, education, employment development, and life skills services to CASA youth aged 16 and older who are transitioning out of foster care through the "Keys to Success" program, launched in June 2023 in Pima County.
- Providing financial assistance for unmet needs of children in the CASA program Foster Child Essential Support GrantsFunds various unmet needs for children in the Pima County CASA program, including holiday parties, sports, cultural experiences, musical instruments, refurbished computers, summer camp scholarships, cribs, car seats, beds, clothing, shoes, and educational tutors. This includes providing gift cards during the holiday season and organizing holiday parties.
- Supporting CASA volunteers Transportation Expense Support for CASA VolunteersProvides activity suggestions for CASAs to do with the children they support, including independent activities for children. The organization also reimburses expenses for CASA volunteers and supports their ongoing training and professional development.
- Volunteer and supporter recognition Volunteer Recognition EventsHosts an annual recognition luncheon each April to honor CASA volunteers and community supporters, including announcing the CASA of the Year and recognizing outstanding program supporters.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- All-volunteer board governance model all-volunteer support modelUtilizes an all-volunteer board structure to provide organizational leadership and oversight, aligning with a community-driven, cost-effective operational approach.
- Education and transition support for foster youth education_support_for_foster_youthSupports long-term success for youth in foster care by funding educational advancement and offering integrated support for career, employment, and life skills development as they transition to adulthood.
- Supplemental scholarship funding with financial aid coordination supplemental_funding_modelProvides post-secondary financial support to foster youth only after federal and state aid has been maximized, ensuring efficient use of private funds and promoting equitable access to higher education.
- Supporting CASA volunteers through relationship-building and recognition relationship-building through shared activitiesStrengthens the effectiveness and retention of CASA volunteers by providing low-cost activity options to build relationships with children and recognizing their service through annual events, which enhances engagement and commitment.
- Targeted funding to meet unmet needs of CASA-served children comprehensive child support modelAddresses critical gaps in support for children in foster care by providing supplemental funding for education, health, enrichment, and basic necessities, including special experiences like gift selection and holiday celebrations.
- Tax credit-driven fundraising to incentivize individual giving tax_credit_fundraisingLeverages Arizona’s Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization tax credit program to motivate individual donors, increasing private contributions to support program goals.
- Universal access to CASA advocacy through targeted recruitment support universal_casa_advocacyAdvances the goal of ensuring every abused, neglected, or abandoned child in Pima County has a CASA advocate by supporting recruitment efforts and expanding program capacity.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Holiday Programs
Provides holiday-related support and activities for foster children in the CASA program
Keys to Success (KTS) Program
Provides career development, education, employment, and life skills services to CASA youth ages 16+ aging out of foster care in Pima County
Outings and Activities
Organizes recreational outings and enrichment activities for CASA children
Scholarship Program
Provides financial support up to $2,500 per semester for current or former CASA children in Pima County pursuing higher education at accredited Arizona institutions
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Arizona Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program Partner — Primary program supported by CSCPC in Pima County.
- Arizona Courts Government — Linked to the Arizona judicial system through the CASA program website hosted at azcourts.gov.
- Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Partner — Collaborates by offering additional scholarship opportunities for foster youth; referred to for supplementary funding options.
- Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Partner — Partnered to implement the Keys to Success program in Pima County.
- Bashas’ Partner — Hosts Holiday Giving Trees in their stores to collect gift cards for foster children.
- CASA of Pima County Partner — Collaborates with CASA of Pima County to support advocates and children in the program.
- CASA of Pima County Partner — Collaborates with CASA of Pima County to support court-appointed special advocates.
- Department of Child Safety Partner — Recognizes employees of the Department of Child Safety as community supporters at the annual CASA Recognition Luncheon.
- Esquire Interactive LLC Partner — Designed the organization's website.
- Golf N’ Stuff Partner — Venue for the annual holiday party for CASA children.