Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Mission

The Kalispel Tribal Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program is committed to finding qualified court appointed special advocate volunteers through recruitment, screening and cross-cultural training, “CASA” volunteers protect innocent children with legal advice.

With a CASA at their side, Indian children know there is one special person who will be there for them and will help them find a safe, loving home where their culture is honored.

There are special laws that protect Native American children, whose voices may be lost in the system. CASA volunteers provide the court with information that helps the judge make important decisions that have a lasting impact on the entire family.

CASA Volunteers

• Concerned community members who care about Kalispel children
• Will receive training and support 
• Gather information and present a fact based report to the Judge which reflects what is in the best interest of the child
• Help the Judge make an informed decision about the child’s future
• Stay with a child’s case, helping the child, until the case is closed

Contact Us

If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer or have any questions, please contact us.

Meet Our Staff

Kalispel Tribal Court CASA
Lisa Russell, Volunteer Coordinator
(509) 445-1664 ext. 7139
lrussell@kalispeltribe.com

Kalispel Tribe Court CASA
Laura Lee Kellogg, Program Manager
(509) 445-1664 ext. 7150
lkellogg@kalispeltribe.com