CASA of New Hampshire

What CASA of New Hampshire does

CASA of New Hampshire, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Manchester, NH, with regional offices in Keene, Dover, Laconia, Berlin, and Colebrook providing statewide coverage. The organization's core service is the recruitment, training, and ongoing supervision of community volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect. Each volunteer completes 40 hours of pre-service training, is assigned a dedicated advocate supervisor, and is appointed by NH Family and District Court judges to advocate for a single child over an average 24-month case, providing recommendations that address child safety, stability, and permanency.

CASA of New Hampshire is the only organization in the state providing one-on-one advocacy for abused and neglected children, and state law requires courts to contact CASA first when seeking a Guardian ad Litem in such cases. The underlying technology stack is conventional nonprofit SaaS — Zoom for virtual information sessions, Google Classroom for training curriculum, Salesforce CRM for donor and case management, and SurveyHero for feedback collection — with no proprietary technology assets. Supporting revenue-generating products include greeting cards designed by local NH artists ($25 for packs of 20) and a branded merchandise store (apparel, mugs, totes, accessories priced $8-$45).

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding structure: approximately 50% of the $5M+ annual operating budget comes from state, federal, and municipal government sources, with the New Hampshire Division for Children Youth and Families as the primary referral pipeline; the remaining ~50% is sourced from individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Novocure, Day's Jewelers, RBC, CGI, Bank of America, Elliot Health System, and others), private grants, special events (CASA Cares gala, On Tap for CASA, Seth Meyers benefit show), and merchandise sales. The cost to recruit, train, and supervise one advocate volunteer is $2,500, and CASA served 1,487 children and youth in FY2025 while accepting 86% of court-referred cases.

Name

CASA of New Hampshire

Legal name

CASA of New Hampshire, Inc.

Website

https://casanh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CASA of New Hampshire is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1989, that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children in NH Family and District Courts, serving 1,487 children in FY2025.

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

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Volunteer court advocacy
• Guardian ad litem
• Child welfare nonprofit
• Abuse neglect advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: As a private nonprofit, CASA of NH relies on a diverse revenue base including individual donations, corporate contributions, private grants, and fundraisers. Approximately 50 percent of operating budget comes from these private methods. The other half comes from state, federal and municipal funding.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: The organization provides advocacy services valued at approximately $3 million annually to the state of New Hampshire, operating with an annual budget of over $5 million for advocacy services.
3. Merchandise Sales: CASA generates revenue through sale of greeting cards ($25 for 20 cards) designed by local NH artists, and branded merchandise including apparel, mugs, bags, and accessories.
4. Special Events and Fundraisers: Major annual fundraising events include CASA Cares gala, On Tap for CASA (raised nearly $80,000 in 2026), and the Seth Meyers benefit show. These events generate significant revenue and awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CASA of New Hampshire recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children in New Hampshire who have experienced abuse or neglect. Trained volunteers are appointed by judges to provide unbiased, child-centered advocacy throughout family court proceedings, helping ensure safety, stability, and permanent homes for children. The organization also sells greeting cards and branded merchandise to raise funds supporting advocate recruitment.

Product overview

CASA of New Hampshire operates as a nonprofit organization providing advocacy services rather than a traditional technology product company. Its core offering is the Volunteer Advocate Program, which recruits and trains community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Supporting products include greeting cards (CASA Cards for a Cause) featuring New Hampshire artist designs, a merchandise store with branded apparel and accessories, a comprehensive 40-hour volunteer training program available in virtual and in-person formats, and various donation and giving programs. The organization also hosts virtual information sessions for prospective volunteers and manages fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CASA Volunteer Advocate Program Recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, providing a voice in family and district court proceedings to help ensure safety, stability, and permanent homes. Services are provided at no cost to children and families in New Hampshire.
• CASA Cards for a Cause (Greeting Cards) Greeting cards designed by local New Hampshire artists featuring seasonal and state-themed artwork, sold in packs of 20 for $25. Proceeds support CASA's advocacy mission for children who experienced abuse or neglect. Available through online store with mailing services.
• CASA Merchandise Store Branded apparel and accessories including t-shirts ($10-$15), sweatshirts ($45), jackets ($20), hats ($15), tote bags ($15), coffee mugs ($10), polo shirts ($10), and children's items ($8). 100% of proceeds support recruiting and supporting volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,487 children and youth in FY2025, accepting 86% of cases referred by courts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• National CASA/GAL Association for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASA of New Hampshire is a member of the National CASA/GAL Association for Children, the umbrella organization for CASA programs nationwide.
• Granite State Children's AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint beneficiary of Seth Meyers benefit show and ongoing partnership for children's advocacy in New Hampshire.
• NovocureflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of CASA Cares event. Board member Mike Ambrogi serves as Senior Technology Fellow at Novocure.
• Mathis TruckingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCocktail Hour Sponsor at CASA Cares gala.
• RBCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuardian Sponsor at CASA Cares gala.
• Day's JewelerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGuardian Sponsor at CASA Cares gala; major donor and community partner.
• SNHU ArenacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Seth Meyers benefit show and event space for CASA events.
• Delta DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost location for in-person volunteer training sessions in Concord.
• New England's Tap House GrillecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue and host for On Tap for CASA annual fundraiser, raising nearly $80,000 in 2026. Owners Dan Lagueux and Valerie Vanasse received Community Partner Award.
• CGI Business SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerReceived 2025 Community Partner Award. Board member Michael Burns is Senior Benefits Consultant at CGI.
• Elliot Health SystemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMission Moment Sponsor at CASA Cares gala.
• Lovering Auto GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and sponsor. Featured on sponsor logos page.
• Fenton Family DealershipsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner of CASA of NH.
• Sheehan-PhinneyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor at CASA Cares gala.
• Morin ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWelcome Drink Sponsor at CASA Cares gala.
• Cooper Cargill Chant PAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPaul Chant, Director at the firm, serves as Board Co-Chair. Northern NH law firm serving North Country.
• Bank of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and sponsor of CASA of NH.
• Enterprise BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and sponsor of CASA of NH.
• Derry ImagingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and Guardian Sponsor at CASA Cares gala.
• DMC Primary CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and Guardian Sponsor at CASA Cares gala.
• Brophy Wealth ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and Mission Moment Sponsor at CASA Cares gala.
• McLane MiddletoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner. Board member Bill Glahn is a Director at McLane Middleton.
• Devine MillimetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and sponsor. Advisory Council member David Eby is a shareholder.
• Shaheen & Gordon P.A.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAd Package Sponsor at CASA Cares gala. Board member Brian Quirk is a partner.
• Derry Medical Center/DMC Primary CarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCEO Malcolm Perry serves on CASA Board. Advisory Council member Tom Buchanan is CEO of Derry Medical Center.
• Loon MountaincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted Snowfest event for 22 years, generously donating winter activities for annual advocate appreciation event.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mentor (National Mentoring Partnership): National nonprofit promoting quality youth mentoring through research, advocacy, and grantmaking. Comparable to CASA in volunteer-driven youth development model but with a broader mentoring (not court advocacy) mission.

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: National association accrediting Children's Advocacy Centers that serve child abuse victims. Adjacent in child welfare mission, with similar professional training, accreditation, and standards-setting roles for CASA.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit serving millions of children at risk. While primarily focused on out-of-school programming rather than court advocacy, it serves overlapping at-risk youth populations.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit providing one-on-one mentoring relationships for at-risk youth. Operates a volunteer-based model serving youth outcomes overlapping with CASA's mission, but focuses on mentoring rather than court advocacy.

Others

• Casey Family Programs: Large private foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and providing lifelong connections for youth in foster care. Operates in adjacent child welfare policy space but as a funder/research entity, not a direct service provider.

Direct peers

• CASA of Maryland: State-level CASA program serving Maryland's abused and neglected children through volunteer court advocates. Provides direct comparison on state-court integration, volunteer pipeline, and funding model.
• National CASA/GAL Association for Children: National umbrella organization for all state CASA programs; CASA of NH is an explicit member. Provides training standards, accreditation, and federal advocacy for the CASA/GAL network.
• CASA of Travis County: Texas-based CASA program providing trained volunteer advocates for children in the child welfare system. Operates the same court-appointed volunteer advocacy model with comparable volunteer training and supervision structure.
• CASA of Los Angeles: One of the largest state-level CASA programs in the U.S., recruiting and training volunteer advocates for foster children in LA County courts. Operates an identical volunteer court-advocate model to CASA of NH at much greater scale.
• Voices for Children (San Diego): California-based Court Appointed Special Advocates organization serving San Diego County foster children. Operates an essentially identical model to CASA of NH.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CASAofNH
• Facebookfacebook.com/CASAofNH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-of-nh
• Instagraminstagram.com/casaofnh

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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