named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Local CASA Program Support
Provides training, technical assistance, and quality assurance to 14 local CASA programs across 31 New York counties, ensuring compliance with National CASA standards and the Core Model.
Program Start-Up and Expansion
Assists in launching new CASA programs in counties with unmet need for child advocacy, expanding volunteer-based court advocacy statewide.
Statewide Advocacy and Visibility
Advances the CASA mission through policy engagement, public education, and increasing awareness of child welfare issues across New York.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Family and Juvenile Legal Defense 2 activities
- Advocacy for systemic integration of CASA in family courtsPlayed a key role in establishing Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) as an integral part of New York's Family Court system through policy and systemic advocacy efforts.
- Direct CASA advocacy for abused and neglected childrenAssigns Court Appointed Special Advocates to children from birth through age 21 who are involved in abuse or neglect proceedings and under the supervision of the child welfare and court systems, including those in foster care, kinship care, or remaining at home. Advocates monitor health care, education, well-being, and permanency planning through direct contact with the child and relevant parties.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
- Capacity building for local CASA programsProvides training, technical assistance, resources, and support to 14 local CASA programs operating in 32 counties across New York State, including assistance with start-up and expansion in high-need areas. Also supports volunteer recruitment, supervision, and program development to strengthen local advocacy services for children in the child welfare system.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Leadership in multidisciplinary health care initiatives for children in foster careSupports a multidisciplinary health care program for children in foster care through leadership in ENHANCE Services, promoting coordinated care across medical, mental health, and child welfare systems.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publication of program and field updatesProduces and publishes a quarterly newsletter featuring updates from across New York State, field developments, resources, articles, games, and self-care tips for stakeholders in the CASA network.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer recruitment and outreachHosts monthly virtual information sessions to recruit and inform potential CASA volunteer advocates and actively engages male volunteers to serve children in or at risk of foster care placement across New York State.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.67M
Contributions & grants$1.64M99%
Program service revenue$21K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.62M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$267K
Grants paid out$1.07M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$875K
Cash$575K
Investments$0
Liabilities$424K
Net assets$451K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE BOISSONNAULT | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $99K |
board members · 14
- ADRIANNE BONIFACIO — SECRETARY
- BETH EHRICH — BOARD MEMBER
- BETTY CARROLL — TREASURER
- CHERYL VALLEE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER HARRIS — VICE PRESIDE
- CONSTANCE MOUSTAKAS — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH CALDWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDITH GERBER — BOARD MEMBER
- LEE LOUNSBURY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY WARD — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA RUSSELL — BOARD MEMBER
- ROGER SAILLANT — BOARD MEMBER
- RYAN KELEHER ESQ — PRESIDENT AN
- STEVEN BLATT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- 14 local CASA programs Partner — Collaborates with 14 local CASA programs to co-lead volunteer information sessions.
- ACCORD Partner — Hosts Voices for Children CASA of Broome and Tioga Counties.
- AccessCNY Partner — Hosts Onondaga CASA.
- Art and Ronnie Siegel Partner — Supporters recognized at Legacy level in memory of Lorraine and Paul Siegel.
- Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC Partner — Gold-level supporter of CASA of New York State.
- CASA of Chautauqua County Partner — Local affiliate organization where a CASA volunteer serves under the broader network of CASA of New York State.
- CASA of Dutchess County Network — Local program within the statewide CASA network.
- CASA of Erie and Niagara Counties Partner — Local affiliate organization where a CASA volunteer serves under the broader network of CASA of New York State.
- CASA of Long Island - Nassau County Partner — Local affiliate organization where a CASA volunteer serves under the broader network of CASA of New York State.
- CASA of Long Island - Suffolk County Partner — Local affiliate organization where a CASA volunteer serves under the broader network of CASA of New York State.
- CASA of New York City Network — Local program within the statewide CASA network.
- CASA of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster Counties Partner — Local affiliate organization where CASA volunteers serve under the broader network of CASA of New York State.
- CASA of Rochester/Monroe County Partner — Local affiliate providing volunteer advocate supervision and child advocacy services in alignment with state and federal policies.
- CASA of the Capital Region Network — Local program within the statewide CASA network.
- CASA of the Great Lakes Seaway Region Partner — Local affiliate organization where a CASA volunteer serves under the broader network of CASA of New York State.
- CASA of the Southern Tier Network — Local program within the statewide CASA network.
- CASA-NYC Partner — Local affiliate organization where a CASA volunteer serves under the broader network of CASA of New York State.
- Center for Justice Innovation Partner — Collaborates through board member Judith M. Gerber’s role as Director of NYS Family Court Practice Institute.
- Department of Human Services Government — Works with the Department of Human Services in representing children who have been abused or neglected.
- Department of Pediatrics at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Bronze-level supporter of CASA of New York State.
- Dispute Resolution Center Partner — Hosts CASA of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties.
- E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy, LLP Partner — Gold-level supporter of CASA of New York State.
- EAC Network Partner — Hosts CASA of Long Island.
- Eric I. Hemel and Barbara J. Morgen, Esq. Partner — Recognized as top-level supporters of CASA of New York State.
- Family Court Government — Collaborates with Family Court staff to support advocacy for children who have been abused or neglected.
- Family Court of New York Government — Collaborates with New York's Family Court system to provide court-appointed advocacy for children.
- Genesee County CASA for Children Partner — Local affiliate organization where a CASA volunteer serves under the broader network of CASA of New York State.
- Greater Mental Health New York Partner — Gold-level supporter of CASA of New York State.
- Greater Mental Health of New York Partner — Hosts CASA of Westchester, Putnam and Rockland Counties.
- Key Bank Partner — Gold-level supporter of CASA of New York State.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Family Engagement to Support Holistic Decision-Makingmethodology: collaborative-family-engagementBy engaging multiple adults in a child’s life—including biological parents, foster parents, and relatives—the organization improves advocacy outcomes because inclusive collaboration ensures that decisions reflect a comprehensive understanding of the child’s relationships, needs, and context, leading to more stable and sustainable placements.
- Individualized Child Advocacy through Court-Appointed Volunteersmethodology: individualized_child_advocacyBy assigning trained, court-appointed volunteers to advocate for one child or family at a time, the organization produces better child welfare outcomes because individualized attention ensures that each child’s unique needs are assessed, monitored, and communicated directly to the court, leading to more informed and effective permanency planning.
- Narrative Change to Shift Public Perception and Supportmethodology: narrative-changeBy using storytelling and narrative change, the organization increases public engagement and systemic support for children in foster care because compelling personal stories humanize systemic issues and motivate action more effectively than data alone.