CASA of Northwest Arkansas, Inc.

When you’re a kid, there are a few days that you look forward to every year, and your birthday is usually at the top of that list. You count down the days, plan out your ideal party, cross your fingers for cool gifts, and look forward to celebrating with birthday cake.

For kids, birthdays are a BIG deal.

By supporting CASA of NWA during NWA Gives, you can help make sure that every single kid in foster care in our community has someone who will make sure they feel the joy of celebration on their birthday.

Because kids in foster care are just like other kids - they count down, plan, cross their fingers, and anticipate that special cake – and these kids deserve to be celebrated!

This year, our goal is to raise $50,000 which will allow us to continue to pair kids in foster care with caring, attentive volunteer advocates who will be a voice, ensure their safety, and celebrate their special days.

All donations, no matter the size, are so appreciated. But we’ve put together a little giving guide so you’ll know how your dollars turn into meaningful, heartfelt support.

Giving Guide

$25 – could provide a special treat for the birthday girl or boy

During 2025, our CASA volunteers gave out over $500 in birthday gift cards to places Walmart, Sonic, Chick-Fil-A, Dairy Queen, and Coldstone Creamery! 

$50 – can help purchase a delicious birthday cake (or the supplies to bake one!) 

This year alone, we’ve celebrated 84 birthdays. You can help make sure that our birthday kids get the cake they love most, be it carrot, ice cream, German chocolate, or strawberry shortcake!

$100 – could go toward that one, extra special birthday gift

Eric’s 16th birthday was right around the corner when he entered foster care, and he told his CASA that he had not celebrated his birthday in over three years. His CASA volunteer was able to make sure he received the Japanese Manga book he wanted among other gifts, making his special day just a little sweeter.

$500 – could help plan a truly EPIC birthday party

Just before Max’s 18th birthday, he told his CASA volunteer that he had NEVER had a birthday party in his life. His team, including his CASA volunteer set out to change that by celebrating him with birthday pies, cake, bowling, and games at FastLanes.

$1000 – can make sure no birthday falls through the cracks

During 2025, 350 kids spent their birthday in foster care and every one of them had a CASA volunteer who helped make their day special. We need your help to make sure we can do the same for every birthday boy and girl in 2026!

Our Mission:

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northwest Arkansas provides compassionate volunteers who advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. We are committed to ensuring a consistent voice, safe home, and promising future for children in foster care.

Our Vision:

Every child in foster care will have a fierce and skilled CASA champion by their side.

Our Values:

We value children above all else. In order to serve their best interests, we value commitment, compassion, truth, respect, and hope.