Discover the stories behind CASA
Every child deserves a champion – and behind each child we serve there are remarkable humans dedicating time, heart, and hope to make a difference. Throughout 2025, we are excited to share Humans of CASA of Kent County, a yearlong campaign (inspired by the viral Humans of New York project) highlighting the stories of the people who make our mission possible.
Read the stories.
Check out the CASA blog to read the stories of each remarkable featured human.
Get involved.
Become a Human of CASA by joining our mission of advocacy. Whether you volunteer, donate, spread the word – or do all three – your support is essential to expanding CASA’s impact in Kent County. Continue exploring our website to learn how you can get involved today.
Latest Stories
Samm Rasmussen: Human of CASA
For Samm Rasmussen, intentionality is a way of life. Every choice she makes—how she spends her evenings, how she connects with others, and how she serves as a CASA volunteer—comes from a place of purpose and heart.
Jim Vidro: Human of CASA
Statistics don’t lie. Sometimes, though, they do more than inform—they stop you in your tracks and demand action. That was the case for Jim Vidro, a retired math teacher turned CASA of Kent County volunteer.
Sonia Noorman: Human of CASA
West Michigan Partnership for Children (WMPC), a local nonprofit at the heart of Kent County’s foster care system, was founded in 2017 to transform how children and families experience care.
