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- EIN 93-1178086
- (503) 434-6668
- 638 Ne 5th St Mcminnville OR 97128-4507 USA
- www.yccasa.org
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Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Civil Rights, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Protection Against Abuse
Mission: The mission of yamhill county casa is to speak up for abused and neglected children who are under the jurisdiction of the court. Our philosphy is to provide quality advocacy for victims of abuse and neglect and to seek safe permanent homes for kids.
Programs: The program recruits, trains and supports the court appointed special advocate (casa) volunteers who provide this advocacy. For the 2016-17 fiscal year, 52 volunteers were utilized and 102 children were served. On average, a child with a casa spends 7. 5 fewer months in foster care, has better educational outcomes, and experiences fewer placements which is good for the child and savings for the state.