2025 CASA Paper Doll Project

Rogers County Brings Home Trophy During The “Battle of the Counties”

In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, CASA of Northeast Oklahoma (Court Appointed Special Advocates) successfully held its annual Paper Doll Project “Battle of the Counties,” announcing the winner on June 2, 2025.

This year, Rogers County emerged again in the 2025 Paper Doll Project “Battle of the Counties,” marking their second consecutive year as the trophy holder.

Emily Bowling with CASA presented the trophy to the commissioners during their regular board meeting. 

This unique awareness and fundraising campaign saw businesses, organizations, churches, and individuals across six counties (Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa, Rogers, Washington) served by CASA in northeast Oklahoma join forces to support vulnerable children in foster care.

What is the Paper Doll Project?

Participants sponsored approximately 200 wooden dolls, which they dressed and displayed in their communities, raising awareness of the urgent situation faced by children in foster care. 

BOCC Chairman Steve Hendrix recognized CASA for their continued efforts benefiting foster children. 

Alongside shedding light on this issue, the project aimed to generate necessary funds to recruit and train volunteer advocates who provide crucial services to the growing number of children needing support.

Collectively, the counties competed not only to raise funds but also to collect clothing donations, ensuring that all items collected in each county remained there to assist local foster children.  CASA of Northeast Oklahoma remains committed to its mission of ensuring that every child in foster care has a dedicated advocate.  The BOCC will display the traveling trophy in the Commissioners Meeting Room until next year’s competition.

Who is CASA of Northeast Oklahoma?

CASA of Northeast Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization that recruits and trains volunteers to act as advocates for children in the foster care system and is the only provider of court appointed special advocate services in the 11th, 12th, and 13th judicial districts of Oklahoma. They are celebrating their 30 Year Anniversary of providing advocacy services.

Their mission is to advance the welfare of northeast Oklahoma children through best interest child advocacy and family strengthening efforts that are individualized and culturally sensitive.