Kansas CASA Association

What Kansas CASA Association does

Kansas CASA Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, that operates as the statewide umbrella body for 20 local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs serving 22 judicial districts and 63 counties across Kansas. Its core function is recruiting, training (30+ hours of pre-service training), and supporting community volunteers aged 21 and older who are appointed by courts to serve as dedicated advocates for abused and neglected children in dependency proceedings. The organization delivered measurable outcomes in 2025, with 763 certified volunteers serving 1,330 children and producing over 52,000 advocacy contacts, yielding a 99% non-re-abuse rate and 96% volunteer continuity rate.

The business model is donation-funded with no fees charged for advocacy services. Revenue is generated across five streams: individual donations (monthly, one-time, stock, memorial/honorary), corporate sponsorships via the CASA Circle of Champions program, planned giving and bequests, workplace giving campaigns (e.g., Dillons Community Rewards), and annual online auction events including the 35th Anniversary Online Auction 2026. The state office provides technical assistance, training coordination, volunteer recruitment, and grant management to the 20 local programs, while service delivery is executed through trained volunteer advocates in coordination with the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration and the DCF Children's Justice Act Fund grant program.

Technology footprint is minimal and operational rather than product-oriented: an internal portal for staff and volunteers, a public website (kansascasa.org) for donations and volunteer sign-ups, and branded e-commerce via Firespring CDN. No proprietary technology platform, mobile application, public API, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct court-appointment based within Kansas, with no national or international geographic footprint, and the organization operates within the broader National CASA/GAL network of 939 programs across 49 states.

Name

Kansas CASA Association

Legal name

Kansas CASA Association, Inc.

Website

https://kansascasa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kansas CASA Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports 20 local CASA programs across 63 Kansas counties, recruiting and training volunteer advocates to represent abused and neglected children in court proceedings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Volunteer advocacy
• Child welfare services
• Court appointed advocates
• Foster care support
• Nonprofit child advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Kansas CASA accepts financial contributions from individual donors including monthly giving (as little as $5/month), memorial and honorary gifts, stock or securities donations, and one-time donations.
2. Corporate Sponsorship & Cause Marketing: Corporate sponsorships and cause-related marketing partnerships provide revenue while offering companies benefits including audience reach, stakeholder loyalty, and social impact in Kansas communities.
3. Planned Giving & Bequests: Bequests and planned gifts allow donors to leave a legacy contribution to support Kansas CASA's mission for children.
4. Workplace Giving Campaigns: Employees can contribute through employer charitable giving campaigns including Dillons Grocery Stores Community Rewards program.
5. Online Auction & Fundraising Events: Annual online auctions and events like the 35th Anniversary celebration generate revenue through sponsorships and donations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kansas CASA Association is a statewide nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected children in Kansas court proceedings. It coordinates 20 local CASA programs across 63 counties, providing training, technical assistance, and resources so that trained volunteer advocates can deliver one-on-one representation for children in the foster care and child welfare system.

Product overview

Kansas CASA Association operates as a statewide nonprofit organization that supports 20 local CASA programs across Kansas. Rather than a technology product company, it provides advocacy services through volunteer programs, fundraising initiatives, and community engagement. Its core offering is the CASA Volunteer Advocacy Program, which recruits and trains community volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. Supporting offerings include the CASA Circle of Champions corporate sponsorship program, the 35 Years of Child Advocacy Online Auction 2026, Shop Kansas CASA merchandise, and an internal Portal Login system for staff and volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CASA Volunteer Advocacy Program Community volunteer program that recruits, trains, and supports citizens (aged 21+ who complete 30+ hours of pre-service training) to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities across Kansas.
• CASA Circle of Champions
• 35 Years of Child Advocacy Online Auction Annual online charity fundraiser and auction celebrating 35 years of Kansas CASA's child advocacy work, featuring business sponsorships and individual donations.
• Shop Kansas CASA

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of children assigned a CASA were not re-abused while in care
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National CASA/GAL AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational CASA/GAL Association is the umbrella organization providing support, resources, and standards for state and local CASA programs nationwide. Kansas CASA operates as a state-level member of this network of 939 programs in 49 states.
• Office of Judicial AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Office of Judicial Administration works with Kansas CASA to submit fingerprints for criminal history record checks and supports the CASA program within the Kansas court system.
• Kansas Bar FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKansas Bar Foundation supports CASA programs and advocacy efforts for children in the Kansas court system.
• Bill SnyderminorOthersFormer Head Coach of Kansas State University Wildcat Football and Mentor Kansas spokesperson who endorses CASA's mission and volunteers.
• Jerry MoranminorOthersU.S. Senator from Kansas who publicly supports and endorses CASA's mission of supporting volunteers who advocate for children in need.
• Derek SchmidtminorOthersU.S. Congressman who supports CASA's mission of caring, local volunteers advocating on behalf of children in need.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through advocacy, training, and a state chapter network. Comparable to Kansas CASA on mission alignment, nonprofit funding model, and a network of state-level affiliates serving children and families.
• Texas CASA: State-level CASA association coordinating CASA programs across multiple judicial districts in Texas. Directly comparable to Kansas CASA as a state-level umbrella for local CASA programs with similar volunteer recruitment, training, and child advocacy mission.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on the treatment and prevention of child abuse, operating advocacy, education, and direct service programs. Comparable to Kansas CASA on mission focus (child abuse/neglect), nonprofit structure, donation-driven revenue, and multi-channel awareness campaigns.
• CASA of Los Angeles (LA Children's Court): One of the largest local CASA programs in the country, recruiting and training volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in dependency court. Directly comparable to the 20 Kansas CASA local programs on service model, volunteer recruitment, and child welfare outcomes.
• Voices for Children (San Diego CASA): Local CASA program in San Diego County that trains and supervises volunteer advocates for foster children in juvenile court. Highly comparable on service delivery model, volunteer training, and child welfare court advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• National CASA/GAL Association: The national umbrella organization for the CASA network of 939 state and local programs across 49 states. Kansas CASA is a state-level member and the closest strategic counterpart, sharing the same mission, training standards, and brand framework.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit with a federated network of local clubs serving at-risk youth. Comparable to Kansas CASA on multi-channel fundraising, volunteer engagement, and local-program network structure serving youth in Kansas communities.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit network that recruits, screens, and matches community volunteers with youth for sustained mentoring relationships. Comparable to Kansas CASA on volunteer-led youth services model, multi-state affiliate structure, and donation-based funding.

Regional players

• CASA of Cook County (Illinois): A CASA/GAL program serving abused and neglected children in the Cook County court system with comparable volunteer advocacy model. Relevant as a regional CASA peer operating in a different state but with similar child welfare, court advocacy, and volunteer training focus.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Jersey: State-affiliated CASA organization providing trained volunteer advocates for children in New Jersey's court system. Comparable to Kansas CASA in structure as a state-coordinating body for local CASA programs with similar mission and stakeholder relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KansasCASAAssociation
• Facebookfacebook.com/KansasCASA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kansas-casa-association
• Xx.com/CASAkansas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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