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
Senator Winnie Brinks: Human of CASA of Kent County
“There’s a big difference between wishing for a better world and participating in one,” says Senator Winnie Brinks. It’s a belief she’s lived out over years of public service, a commitment that started long before she entered the Michigan Legislature.
Ingrid Fournier: Human of CASA
For Ingrid Fournier, stories have always held power—especially the ones that shape who we are. That’s what makes Mom Always Says, the storytelling event she co-founded with her friend Lisa McNeilley, so meaningful.
Lisa McNeilly: Human of CASA of Kent County
Since 2019, Lisa McNeilley and Ingrid Fournier have poured their hearts into Mom Always Says, an annual event honoring motherhood in all its forms – stories of nurturing mothers, complicated maternal relationships, and women who played a “mom” role.