2025 Summer Funding Appeal
A Critical Moment for Maryland's Most Vulnerable Children
Dear Friends and Supporters,
We've always needed you. Today, we need you more than ever.
Federal and state funding cuts are creating unprecedented challenges for nonprofits across Maryland. Foundations are overwhelmed with requests. Yet the children we serve—Maryland's most vulnerable—cannot wait for better times.
Your Support Powers Real Impact
Every year, Maryland CASA Association reaches thousands through our statewide network of affiliated local programs.
We provide:
- Volunteer recruitment and training that puts caring adults in children's lives
- Legislative advocacy that protects youth in foster care rights (this past session alone, we supported and opposed critical bills impacting children in care)
- Program support that allows affiliated local CASA programs to focus entirely on direct child advocacy
- Statewide coordination that amplifies our collective voice for children
The Reality We Face
Without immediate support, our ability to serve Maryland's children hangs in the balance. Every program we offer—from volunteer training to legislative advocacy—is at risk.
Your Gift Makes the Difference
Every dollar you donate goes directly to supporting our statewide programs. When you give to Maryland CASA Association, you're not just supporting one child—you're strengthening the entire network that advocates for children across our state.
- $50 helps train a new volunteer advocate
- $100 helps with funding educational outreach to communities statewide
- $250 funds outreach efforts to recruit caring adults
- $500 provides essential program support to local CASA programs
We Need You Now
Maryland's children in foster care are counting on us. Your local CASA programs are counting on us. We're counting on you.
DONATE TODAY, Together, we can ensure that every child in Maryland's foster care system has a voice, has hope, and has someone fighting for their best interests.
With gratitude and urgency,
Laura A. Edwards, State Director