Action 16.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 am
Court Administration
- Meeting Date:
- 09/16/2025
- Title:
- FY26 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Funding Agreement
- Submitted By:
- Rita Shipley, Court Administration
- Department:
- Court Administration
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Rita Shipley
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Judicial Budget and Finance Director
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
A.R.S. ยง8-523
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) funding agreement with the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the Cochise County Superior Court, in the amount of $145,824, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Background:
The purpose of the allocation for the CASA program is to recruit and train community-based volunteers who represent and advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. This grant funds two (2) FTEs.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Receive AOC funding and administer the program.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
No funding for the CASA program.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
BOS approval only. No signature or additional documents/follow-up needed.