What CASA of Larimer County does

CASA of Larimer County (legal name: Court Appointed Special Advocate Inc) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, founded in 1987 by Judge John-David "Sonny" Sullivan as the first Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Colorado. The organization serves children from birth through age 18 who are involved in Dependency & Neglect court cases in Larimer and Jackson counties due to abuse or neglect, as well as the families and caregivers around them. It operates three integrated core programs: Court Appointed Special Advocates (trained community volunteers appointed by judges to advocate for children's best interests), Family Connections (fee-free supervised visitation and safe exchange at Harmony House), and Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) — a licensed, evidence-based, trauma-informed care framework sourced from Texas Christian University that the organization delivers to caregivers and professionals statewide.

The organization's technology and content foundation centers on TBRI, an attachment-based framework structured around Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting principles. CASA of Larimer County maintains internally trained TBRI practitioners and integrates the framework across CASA advocacy and Family Connections operations; in 2024 it expanded TBRI delivery into statewide training for other CASA programs and hosted a Trauma-Informed Courts Workshop attended by 100+ professionals. 91% of CASA volunteers in the first statewide TBRI training cohort reported improved ability to advocate and create felt safety for children. Operational technology is standard nonprofit SaaS (Neon CRM for donations, Constant Contact for email).

The business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than transactional. All services are provided free to families. Revenue streams include individual donations (including Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit-eligible gifts up to $100,000 with a 50% state tax credit), corporate philanthropy and event sponsorships (Night of Hope gala, CASA Classic golf tournament, Appreciation Social, BluSky Clays for Kids, restaurant percentage-of-sales campaigns), government grants (notably from CJA), and foundation grants (notably The Colorado Trust, which provided $346,220 in July 2024; Ent Credit Union contributed $250,000 in April 2024). Go-to-market is community-led volunteer recruitment (monthly open houses, CASA 101 sessions, word-of-mouth) combined with event-driven fundraising. The organization employs 11–50 staff and sustains an active volunteer base of nearly 200, with a stated need for at least 60 new volunteers per year to maintain case coverage.

Name

CASA of Larimer County

Legal name

Court Appointed Special Advocate Inc

Website

https://casalarimer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CASA of Larimer County is a Fort Collins, Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1987 as the first CASA program in Colorado, that trains and deploys community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in Larimer and Jackson county Dependency & Neglect courts, while also providing fee-free supervised visitation and licensed TBRI trauma-informed caregiver training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Advocacy and Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Court appointed advocacy
• Supervised visitation
• Trauma-informed care
• Foster care support

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting children and families served by the organization. Donations can be made online, by mail, through workplace giving programs, and via Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit (CCCTC) which provides a 50% state income tax credit on qualifying gifts up to $100,000.
2. Corporate Philanthropy & Sponsorships: Sponsorships of signature events (Night of Hope gala, CASA Classic golf tournament, Appreciation Social), corporate matching gifts, percentage-of-sales fundraisers at partner restaurants, in-kind donations of goods and services, and workplace giving program partnerships.
3. Government Grants: Funding from federal, state, and local government grants. The organization receives specific funding from CJA and The Colorado Trust for TBRI programming, including a TBRI Court Practitioner position and expanded programming.
4. Foundation Grants: Funding from philanthropic foundations supporting the organization's mission and specific programs such as TBRI training and expansion initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CASA of Larimer County recruits, screens, trains, and supports community volunteers who are appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of children in Dependency & Neglect cases across Larimer and Jackson counties. The organization additionally provides fee-free supervised visitation and safe-exchange services at Harmony House, and delivers TBRI trauma-informed caregiver training.

Product overview

CASA of Larimer County operates as a unified nonprofit organization offering three interconnected programs for children and families affected by abuse and neglect. The core programs are: (1) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - volunteer-based best-interest advocacy in dependency and neglect court cases; (2) Family Connections - fee-free supervised visitation and safe exchange services at Harmony House; and (3) Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) - a trauma-informed framework providing caregiver training and professional development. These programs work together to provide wraparound support, with TBRI principles integrated into CASA and Family Connections operations to ensure trauma-informed care throughout the organization's services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteer-based best-interest advocacy program for children in Dependency & Neglect cases in Larimer & Jackson counties. CASA Volunteers work alongside legal and child welfare professionals to ensure judges have complete information for informed decisions about a child's care.
• Family Connections Fee-free supervised visitation and safe exchange services provided at Harmony House, including case management, a safe environment, and evidence-based TBRI training for parents to build skills and knowledge.
• Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Training Program An attachment-based, trauma-informed framework providing training, resources, and tools for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. Includes Connecting Principles, Empowering Principles, and Correcting Principles.
• TBRI Caregiver Package A 24-hour group training conducted by TBRI Practitioners, available in-person or virtually monthly, covering practical tools for connecting with and supporting children who have experienced trauma. Free of charge for the visiting parent; available to non-visiting parents as a virtual course.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of CASA Volunteers reported TBRI training improved their ability to advocate and create felt safety for children
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Kappa Alpha Theta - Beta Gamma (CSU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSU Greek life organization coordinates community fundraisers including poinsettia & wreath sales and Panda Express fundraising events benefiting CASA of Larimer County.
• Plantorium GreenhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for annual poinsettia and wreath fundraising sale; portion of proceeds benefit CASA of Larimer County.
• Penrose Taphouse and EateryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates 10% of proceeds to CASA of Larimer County during designated fundraising events.
• Dutch Bros Fort CollinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipates in annual Buck for Kids event donating $1 from all drinks sold to CASA of Larimer County.
• BluSkyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Clays for Kids sporting clay tournament benefits CASA of Larimer County as the selected nonprofit beneficiary.
• Rally5minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates 25% of sales during designated fundraising events to CASA of Larimer County.
• Panda Express (CSU Lory Student Center)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity fundraiser location coordinated by Kappa Alpha Theta; percentage of proceeds donated to CASA of Larimer County.
• 1stBankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with logo displayed on organization's partners page.
• Dellenbach MotorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with logo displayed on organization's partners page.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Childhelp: National nonprofit providing child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy services including hotlines, residential programs, and education. Comparable to CASA of Larimer County in addressing child abuse and neglect, though operates at a much larger national scale with diverse program types.
• National CASA Association: National umbrella organization supporting nearly 950 state and local CASA programs across the U.S., including CASA of Larimer County. Directly comparable because it operates in the same child welfare court advocacy space and provides training and standards that local CASA programs follow.
• Casey Family Programs: Large national foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and improving long-term outcomes for children and families. Comparable to CASA of Larimer County in the child welfare and foster care space, but operates as a much larger private foundation rather than a local service-delivery nonprofit.
• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and membership organization for Children's Advocacy Centers serving child abuse victims. Comparable to CASA of Larimer County in the broader child abuse response ecosystem, though NCA focuses on multidisciplinary investigation rather than court advocacy.

Others

• Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (TCU): Texas Christian University research institute that developed the TBRI framework and licenses it to organizations like CASA of Larimer County. Related as the upstream IP owner and training source for CASA's TBRI program rather than a direct service peer.

Emerging players

• FosterClub: National nonprofit network for youth in foster care, providing peer support, leadership training, and advocacy resources. Comparable to CASA of Larimer County in serving foster children, but with a narrower youth-empowerment focus rather than court advocacy.

Direct peers

• Court Appointed Special Advocates of Travis County: Texas CASA program serving Travis County, providing volunteer advocacy for children in child welfare cases. Directly comparable to CASA of Larimer County in mission, volunteer pipeline structure, and court-embedded service model.
• Child Advocates of Northeast Ohio: A regional CASA program serving Cuyahoga County with volunteer court advocates and similar programming for abused and neglected children. Directly comparable to CASA of Larimer County as a similarly sized regional CASA program using a volunteer-driven advocacy model.
• CASA of Denver & Jefferson Counties: A Colorado CASA program providing volunteer court advocacy for children in Dependency & Neglect cases in the Denver metro area. Directly comparable to CASA of Larimer County as a sibling CASA program operating the same model within the same state, including similar fundraising and volunteer recruitment mechanics.
• Voices for Children (San Diego): San Diego-based CASA program providing volunteer court-appointed advocates for foster children in Dependency Court. Directly comparable to CASA of Larimer County in mission, volunteer model, and donor-supported nonprofit structure, with a similar mid-sized program profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CASAofLarimerCounty
• Xx.com/casalarimer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-of-larimer-county

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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