In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the King County Dependency CASA Program curated a pinwheel display at the Clark Children and Family Justice Center (CCFJC).

Each pinwheel represents a child in King County who is still waiting to be matched with a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer; a consistent, caring adult who advocates for their best interests during a critical time in their life. There are currently 357 children still waiting.

If you find yourself at the CCFJC, we invite you to take a moment to view the display and reflect on the impact one consistent adult can have, and consider taking a pinwheel to share this opportunity with someone in your community. Each pinwheel includes a QR code to learn more about the CASA program and how to get involved.

CASAs are trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the dependency court system. Whether or not serving as a CASA is the right fit for you, we encourage you to share this information session with family members, friends, colleagues, or recently retired coworkers who may be interested. Increasing awareness of the CASA program helps ensure more children have a consistent, caring advocate by their side.

CASA information sessions are held via Zoom on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. The next one will take place on Monday, May 11 at noon. To register for a session or learn more, visit kingcountycasa.org. You can also follow King County CASA on Facebook and Instagram for updates, upcoming information sessions, and program highlights.