News & Events
Mayor's Fun Day
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Hawaiian-themed booth at the Mayor's Fun Day on Sunday, August 17th, 12-4pm!
August 2025
We had several people sign up to serve as CASA volunteers!
We gave out leis, sunglasses, toys and prizes to over 200 children!
Back to School Shopping Event
A HUGE shout out of thanks to the managers and cashiers at Target on Paseo del Norte who made this day possible! We had many happy children and grateful foster parents!
Because of YOUR generous donations, we were able to bless 64 children with a $100 Target shopping spree PLUS an extra $40 Target gift card!
Foster Family Fun Day
Our Foster Family Fun Day was held at the Rangewood Ranch on June 7, 2025. We had outdoor Family Fun for all Foster Families in Sandoval and Valencia Counties.
July 2025
Thank you to our many sponsors including the Albuquerque Moose Riders, Lodge #1517 for their generous donation! A complete listing of our sponsors for this fabulous event can be found under Donations.
Each foster child in attendance received
a $40 Target gift card!
Activities included a Bouncy House, Music & Dancing, Horseshoes, Corn Hole, 3-Legged Race, Pikachu, two pinatas, Face Painting by Shannon and a photo opportunity pictured below.
Raffles of 20 items with a Grand Prize of $100 were given to our wonderful foster parents!
Thank you to our many volunteers for running great games for the kids!
Snacks included popcorn and sno cones!
Yummy food included
hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, potato salad, chips and drinks!
Volunteer Appreciation
We wish to thank Steve for his dedication as President of our Board of Directors. We were grateful to have him and wish him well as he enjoys a well-deserved retirement.
Don Sousa, Steve Sanchez, our outgoing Board President and Amina Everett, Volunteer
In honor of her 25 years of service!
April 2025
A tribute to Mary Roskom, one of the beginning founders of our CASA Partners 4NMKIDS program. We value her dedication and efforts to ensure that our abused and neglected foster children are safe and have hope for a better life.
Ginny O'Neill, Outreach Coordinator
Caitlin Fite, Valencia County volunteer with husband, Wesley Fite
Linda Griego, Executive Director
presenting Dana Squires her Certificate of Appreciation
Teresa Romero, Valencia County volunteer coordinator
with Dana Squires
Dana Squires & Teresa Romero
We were honored to present Dana Squires, former volunteer and now Vice President of our Board of Directors with a Certificate of Appreciation for her many years of service to CASA Partners 4NMKIDS and the foster children of Valencia and Sandoval counties.
Linda with Barbara Jordan, Sandoval county volunteer
July 2025
Blessed to be a blessing!
CASA Closet
On Sunday, July 27th and Monday, July 28th, we held our first CASA Closet event at the Peralta Community Center in Peralta, NM.
It was a huge success! We handed out clothes, shoes, new socks and underwear, backpacks, purses, baby items & diapers, and toiletries to over 40 foster children and their families.
Many thanks to the town of Peralta for the use of their Community Center
and a big THANK YOU to our wonderful volunteers!
