CASA for Kid's, Inc.

What CASA for Kid's, Inc. does

CASA for Kids, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit child advocacy organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee. The organization operates a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer program that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who are appointed by juvenile court judges to advocate for abused and neglected children in Sullivan and Hawkins Counties in Northeast Tennessee. Volunteers complete 35 hours of structured training covering juvenile court systems, interview techniques, child development and trauma, and court report writing; they are then sworn in by a Juvenile Court Judge, paired with a mentor, and assigned ongoing case supervision. The organization reports that children with CASA volunteers are 50% less likely to re-enter foster care, 2x more likely to be adopted, and 90% exit to safe, permanent homes, and served approximately 100 children last year (2024).

The organization's core offering is a human-delivered service with no proprietary technology platform; it relies on standard nonprofit operations including volunteer management, case management, and donor management systems. Services are provided free of charge, and CASA for Kids does not sell a product. The organization operates three physical offices — Kingsport (headquarters, since 1991), Bristol (since 1997), and Rogersville (since 2001) — with a paid staff of 23 employees including an Executive Director, Executive Administrator, three Program/Volunteer Directors, and a 17-member board of directors.

CASA for Kids is funded entirely through donations, grants, and fundraising events. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and monthly), planned giving/estate bequests, corporate sponsorships, four annual signature events (Red Shoe Gala, Golf Classic, Low Country Boil, Pickleball Tournament), foundation grants (East Tennessee Foundation), United Way support (Greater Kingsport, Bristol TN/VA, Hawkins County), and state-level grants (Tennessee CASA Association, Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth). The organization is an independent legal entity affiliated with the National CASA/GAL Association network of nearly 950 programs nationwide and the Tennessee CASA Association.

Name

CASA for Kid's, Inc.

Legal name

CASA for Kids, Inc.

Website

https://casa4kidsinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CASA for Kids, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit child advocacy organization founded in 1991 that recruits, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers for abused and neglected children in juvenile courts across Sullivan and Hawkins Counties in Northeast Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Court appointed advocates
• Foster care support
• Volunteer nonprofit programs
• Juvenile court advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingsport, Tennessee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals supporting child advocacy. Donors can give through PayPal, Zeffy platform, or other methods.
2. Planned Giving: Estate planning donations allowing supporters to include CASA for Kids in their wills or estate plans for long-term legacy support.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Event sponsorships and workplace giving programs where corporations partner with CASA through fundraisers.
4. Foundation Grants: Support from East Tennessee Foundation and other regional foundations.
5. United Way Support: Funding from United Way of Greater Kingsport, United Way of Bristol TN/VA, and United Way of Hawkins County.
6. State Grants: State-level funding including support from Tennessee CASA Association and Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CASA for Kids recruits, screens, and trains community volunteers aged 21 and older to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for abused and neglected children in juvenile court proceedings across Sullivan and Hawkins Counties in Northeast Tennessee. The organization delivers a 35-hour comprehensive training program, ongoing case supervision, and mentor pairing, then matches trained volunteers one-to-one with foster children to gather facts, advocate for the child's best interest, and ensure they do not fall through the cracks of an overburdened child welfare system. All services are provided free of charge and funded entirely through donations, grants, and four annual fundraising events.

Product overview

CASA for Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit child advocacy organization that operates a single unified program — the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer program — serving Sullivan and Hawkins Counties in Northeast Tennessee since 1991. The core offering combines volunteer recruitment and screening with a 35-hour training program and ongoing case supervision to prepare advocates for court-appointed cases. The organization also runs four annual fundraising events (Red Shoe Gala, Golf Classic, Low Country Boil, Pickleball Tournament) and accepts donations through multiple channels. Non-volunteer support options include the CASA Ambassador program, event volunteering, and office support roles. All offerings are service-based rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CASA Volunteer Program Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer program that trains community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in juvenile court proceedings. Volunteers gather facts, recommend what is best for the child to the judge, and ensure children do not fall through the cracks of the foster care system. Services are provided free of charge to children and families in Sullivan and Hawkins Counties.
• Volunteer Training Program 35-hour comprehensive training program over 5 weeks covering juvenile court systems, interview techniques, child development and trauma, and court report writing. Includes 2 hours of court observation, mentor pairing, and leads to swearing in before a Juvenile Court Judge. No legal or social work background required.
• CASA Ambassador Program Community outreach program for individuals who want to support CASA's mission without serving as court-appointed volunteers. Ambassadors help spread the word at churches, fairs, and community events and assist with fundraisers.
• Annual Signature Fundraising Events Four annual signature fundraising events including the Red Shoe Gala, Golf Classic, Low Country Boil, and Pickleball Tournament that engage the community, recruit volunteers, and raise funds to support CASA's child advocacy operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% less likely to re-enter foster care
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• National CASA/GAL AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of 950+ CASA programs advocating for hundreds of thousands of children. CASA for Kids is a proud member and follows National CASA standards for volunteer training and program operations.
• Tennessee CASA AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level support and advocacy for CASA programs in Tennessee. Provides resources, training guidance, and advocacy at the state level for child welfare initiatives.
• Tennessee Commission on Children and YouthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency supporting initiatives for children and youth. Provides resources and advocacy for child welfare programs including CASA.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, treatment, and advocacy. Operates a broader portfolio (hotlines, residential programs, advocacy) compared to CASA for Kids' court-advocate specialization, but shares the child welfare mission space.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley: Youth development nonprofit serving the same Northeast Tennessee region with broader youth programming rather than child welfare-focused advocacy. Comparable community-based, donor-funded youth services model.
• National CASA/GAL Association: National umbrella network of 950+ CASA programs. CASA for Kids is a member program; the national body sets training standards, provides state-level coordination, and advocates federally for the CASA model.

Direct peers

• Children's Advocacy Center of Sullivan County: Local child advocacy organization operating in the same Sullivan County service area, providing forensic interviews, therapy, and case coordination for abused children. Directly comparable mission and overlapping funder relationships.
• Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee: Tennessee chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America focused on preventing child abuse and neglect statewide. Directly comparable child welfare mission with overlap in the same Northeast Tennessee communities and similar donor/foundation base.
• Voices for Children (CASA of Travis County): CASA affiliate program in Texas serving children in foster care through court-appointed volunteer advocates. Same operating model, training curriculum, and outcome framework as CASA for Kids, providing a direct comparable peer program.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee: Operates a volunteer-based mentoring model for at-risk youth in the same Northeast Tennessee service area. Shares the volunteer-recruitment, screening, and matching model for vulnerable children, though focused on mentoring rather than court advocacy.

Regional players

• Tennessee CASA Association: State-level CASA membership organization supporting all CASA programs in Tennessee. Provides resources, training guidance, and advocacy at the state level for child welfare initiatives. CASA for Kids is a direct member.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/casa-4-kids-inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-for-kids-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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