Casa Project Inc.
Casa Project Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The organization recruits, trains, supervises, and supports volunteers from the community to be appointed as court-appointed special advocates on behalf of children in the foster care system that have been abused or neglected. The organization operates within Worcester County and through the 5 juvenile courts in Worcester County (Dudley, Milford, Worcester, Fitchburg, and Leominster). In 2018, the organization trained 167 new volunteers for a total of 482 volunteers. That dedicated corps of volunteers served on 535 cases and advocated for 906 children to quickly move them from foster care to a permanent, safe, and supportive home. The organization served approximately 54% of the children in need of an advocate. The organization's goal is to be able to serve all 1,700 children by the year 2020.
About
The organization trains, supervises, and supports volunteer community advocates appointed by the court as guardians ad litem for children who have been abused, neglected, or exploited. The organization's activities are conducted under the authority of the Worcester Juvenile Court and its sessions in the district courts of Milford, Leominster, Dudley, and Fitchburg. Casa volunteers work with all service providers for children. The organization serves approximately 600 children each year, with approximately 200 community volunteers. There is a need for children to be represented in court. In most court proceedings, children are not present and are represented by an attorney, who speaks for the wishes of the child. The case is assigned to a DCF social worker with numerous cases. A Casa serves one child or sibling group and offers individualized advocacy during the life of the case. A Casa advocate speaks for the best interest of the child.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The organization recruits, trains, supervises and supports volunteers from the community to be appointed as court appointed special advocates on behalf of children in the foster care system that have been abused or neglected. the organization operates within worcester county and through the 5 juvenile courts in worcester county (dudley, milford, worcester, fitchburg and leominster). in 2018 the organization trained 167 new volunteers for a total of 482 volunteers. that dedicated corps of volunteers served on 535 cases and advocated for 906 children to quickly move them from foster care to a permanent, safe and supportive home. the organization served approximately 54% of the children in need of an advocate. the organization goal is to be able to serve all 1,700 children by the year 2020.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The organization recruits, trains, supervises and supports volunteers from the community to be appointed as court appointed special advocates on behalf of children in the foster care system that have been abused or neglected. the organization operates within worcester county and through the 5 juvenile courts in worcester county (dudley, milford, worcester, fitchburg and leominster). in 2018 the organization trained 167 new volunteers for a total of 482 volunteers. that dedicated corps of volunteers served on 535 cases and advocated for 906 children to quickly move them from foster care to a permanent, safe and supportive home. the organization served approximately 54% of the children in need of an advocate. the organization goal is to be able to serve all 1,700 children by the year 2020.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as MA, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 100 GROVE STREET 403, WORCESTER, MA, 01605.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 15 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$38,628.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1988.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $759,992 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $126,429 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.