CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
It is the mission of the Deschutes County CASA program to ensure that abused and neglected children have a powerful voice in court, by providing trained citizen volunteers to be advocates for their best interests in the Juvenile Justice System.
Contact:
Judith Stiegler
CASA
63360 Briita St., Bldg. 1
Bend, OR 97701
Phone 541-389-1618
Needs:
Monetary donations
Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the CASA program. Recruiting, training and mentoring these volunteers is the key to a successful program. Donations help defray the costs of these activities, and additional volunteers are always needed!
Saving Grace (formerly COBRA-Central Oregon Battering and Rape Alliance)
Imagine Life Without Violence... At Saving Grace we provide comprehensive family abuse and sexual assault services and promote the value of life without violence
24-Hour Hotline: 541-389-7021
Outside Bend: 1-866-504-8992
Contact:
To donate:
Kelly Schukart
Saving Grace
1425 NW Kingston Avenue
Bend, OR 97701
Phone 541-382-9227 ext. 102
To Volunteer:
Kellie Prinz
Phone 541-382-9227 ext. 103
www.saving-grace.org
Needs:
Monetary donations
Volunteers
Professional Services - Lawyers, hair stylists, plumbers, and more!
KIDS Center
Dedicated to the evaluation treatment and prevention of child abuse. KIDS Center provides comprehensive services to child abuse victims including medical, therapy, and parent training services.
Contact:
Bob Smit, Executive Director
KIDS Center
1375 NW Kingston Ave.
Bend, OR 97701
Phone 541-383-5958
Needs:
Monetary donations
Books
Children’s toys
Healthy snacks
A tax-deductible gift of $100 would provide one hour of therapy for one child. A tax-deductible gift of $1,350 would provide a medical evaluation for one child.
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
A comprehensive, family-empowered child abuse prevention program with services that include: therapeutic preschool, parent education and training, counseling, home visits and special education assessments for children ages 0-3. We aim to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening and supporting families under stress.
Contact:
Tim Rusk
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
2125 NE Daggett Lane
Bend, OR 97701
Phone 541-322-6820
Needs:
Monetary donations
Books
Food
Children’s toys
Gift baskets
A complete Holiday Feast is offered for all families involved in the program. They hope to expand this next year and offer gifts to the children and parents alike – books, developmentally appropriate toys, etc.
