About Casakids:
Casakids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting vulnerable children and families in Southeast New Mexico. With over 28 innovative programs, we address the complex challenges faced by children in the foster care system, at-risk youth, and families in crisis.
Our comprehensive approach includes educational support, advocacy, crisis intervention, and community-based services designed to promote stability, safety, and growth.
From our Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.) program, where dedicated volunteers speak up for the best interests of children in court, to our Youth & Young Adults programs that foster leadership and resilience, Casakids is committed to making a lasting impact.
We believe every child deserves a safe and loving home, and we work tirelessly to ensure that families receive the support they need to thrive.
Chaves County C.A.S.A. History:
Casakids started in Southeast New Mexico in 1987 and ran the Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.) program. C.A.S.A. was founded by Judge Alvin F. Jones, a visionary jurist and spirited innovator.
Under his pioneering leadership, C.A.S.A. quickly became a model initiative, expanding its court advocacy to include cutting-edge programs and services that speak to the most urgent needs of kids at risk.
Every year volunteers from across our county answer the Judge’s call to action on behalf of these most vulnerable kids when they register and train to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.).
In 2023, Chaves County C.A.S.A. transitioned to Casakids to better represent our 28+ programs, continuing our legacy of support and advocacy for children and families in need.
Why Casakids Exists:
Casakids exists to address the urgent needs of vulnerable children and families in Southeast New Mexico.
We are committed to providing support and advocacy to families in crisis.
Our mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment and that families receive the resources they need to stay together and thrive.
By offering comprehensive programs and services, Casakids is dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on our community.
What Casakids Does:
At Casakids, we provide a wide range of services designed to support and uplift vulnerable children and families.
Our programs include court advocacy, educational support, crisis intervention, and youth development initiatives, all aimed at helping children in foster care, at-risk youth, and families in crisis.
Through our dedicated efforts, we strive to create a brighter future for the children and families we serve.