Volunteer Advocates for Alaska Foster Children

Friends of Alaska CASA

Friends of Alaska Casa

Meeting Children’s Needs

To help fulfill its mission to improve outcomes for Alaska’s CASA eligible children, Friends of Alaska CASA provides funding through several grant programs.  Your donations to FAC go directly to these programs.

Kids at a playground.Youth Grant Programs

FAC’s youth funding programs offers the following ways to help meet children’s needs:  Mini-Grants, Camperships, and Family Support. For more information, or to apply, click here.

Group of kids at school.Educational Scholarships

For older youth, FAC offers educational scholarships honoring two women who have demonstrated deep dedication to the cause of Alaskan youth in state and tribal custody for abuse and neglect.  Honoree, Brenda Dickison, served as the State CASA Director for sixteen years.  Becky Rudisill helped spearhead FAC’s largest fund raising event, the Annual Silent Quilt Auction, which has endured for over two decades.  Click here for scholarship information and application.

My CASA child has received three Friends of Alaska CASA grants. Most recently was a grant to support her entrance into BMX biking. Like most hobbies, BMX biking is expensive – specialized bikes and safety riding gear being the lion’s share of the expense. FAC’s grant application, quick response, and enthusiasm for supporting CINAs made the whole experience outstanding. I have linked my Amazon Smile purchases to their non-profit benefit because clearly the money is getting out to the children. Thank you FAC!

Teresa K