Our Impact
CASA volunteers provide informed, compassionate advocacy that
leads to better outcomes for children.
Children who have experienced abuse or neglect fare better with a CASA volunteer advocate by their side.
Studies have shown nationally, that kids are:
MORE LIKELY
to find a safe,
permanent home
MORE LIKELY
to succeed in
school
HALF AS LIKELY
to re-enter the
foster care system
Founded in 2022, CASA of Marathon County ensures that all children have a right to be safe and have their voices heard.
CASA of Marathon County is the 10th CASA program in Wisconsin and one of 15 counties served by CASA programs in the state.
In Wisconsin, there are approximately 6,000–7,000 children who qualify for CASA services, yet only about 950 are currently served. CASA of Marathon County works to help close that gap.
Impact at a Glance
The Difference We Make
Studies (national CASA data) show that children who have experienced abuse or neglect, when they have a CASA volunteer by their side, are more likely to:
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Find a safe, permanent home sooner
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Succeed in school
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Be half as likely to re-enter the foster care system
Community Benefit
Thanks to local support, CASA of Marathon County has been able to recruit volunteers and leverage resources such as the Volunteer Coordinator role (with impact grants) to scale up capacity.
Through volunteer advocacy, children gain consistency, voice, and representation in court, in school, and within their communities. (This is both emotional impact and a cost-saving benefit to the County.)
The Impact In Numbers
62
active children
61
chips cases
1
criminal only
9
chips + criminal
23
wait list
19 of 23 waitlisted children are placed out of area
Our CASAs
41
30
11
Total CASAs
Active assigned
CASAs
CASA’s ready for
new cases
Closed Cases Last Year
13
total cases closed
7
guardianship
2
adoption
1
reunification
placement w/relative
3
10-12 volunteer hours a month per case
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Christy Keele, Executive Director
“Seeing their faces light up with wonder and joy is what the holidays are truly about—creating moments of magic and belonging for children who might not otherwise have had this opportunity.”
WAUSAU PILOT & REVIEW
“This free event is an opportunity to see how your time and compassion can truly change a child’s story.”
IMPACT 100 GRANT
“Supporting CASA of Marathon County will make a lasting impact on the community by providing advocacy that can be immeasurable for each child.”
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