Get Involved with C.A.S.T. for Kids
We join volunteers who love to fish with children who have special needs and disadvantages for a day of fishing in the outdoors! YOU CAN HELP!
Check out the variety of ways below!
Spread the word!
C.A.S.T. for Kids events provide a rare opportunity for families with children with special needs to enjoy a day of fishing that many of us take for granted. Help us spread the word about our mission!
- Do you host a podcast, tv show, radio show, or YouTube channel? Do you write for a newspaper, magazine, or online media? We have hundreds of stories to share about the impact that a morning of fishing has not only on families but the entire community. Email us to learn more.
- Connect families and potential volunteers to our website for them to learn more about our mission.
- Follow us Facebook and Instagram!
Become a Foundation Partner
C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation National and Regional Partners are an integral part of accomplishing our mission of enriching the lives of children with special needs, supporting their families, and strengthening their communities through the sport of fishing.
At each C.A.S.T. for Kids event, about half of the cost is raised locally in each community. We rely on our National and Regional Partners to cover the balance of event costs, allowing for more events in more communities each year.
Contact Executive Director, Jay Yelas, for more information.
The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation hosts four auction fundraisers throughout the year to raise funds to partner with local communities to host fishing events for children with special needs. Items are used for live auctions, silent online auctions, and chance to win games.
Previous auctions have included guided fishing & hunting trips, vacation rentals, family trips, fishing equipment – including rods & reels, bait & tackle, anchors, spotlights, hunting equipment – blinds, tree stands, binoculars, hunting packs, artwork, gift baskets, sports memorabilia, and more!
Do you have an item that could raise funds to share the joy of fishing with some amazing children? Complete this form and a C.A.S.T. for Kids staff member will contact you.
The best way to get involved with C.A.S.T. for Kids is to attend an event! Bring a participant or volunteer! Check out our Find an Event page to find an event in your area.
Coordinate a C.A.S.T. for Kids event
Become a Volunteer Event Coordinator and partner with us to bring a morning of fishing and celebration to your community. The Foundation will help you plan an amazing event every step of the way!
Contact our Program Events Director, Jim Behnken, to learn more.
Become a C.A.S.T. for Kids Donor
Your financial support provides opportunities for children with special needs and their families to experience a day of fishing and brings a community together. The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations will be applied at the discretion of the Foundation.
“Seeing my son with ASD, have the opportunity to enjoy fishing and be his true self in a welcoming and caring environment. The kindness, patience, and compassion shown by everyone brought me to tears. Thank you for creating a space in which he ‘fits in’!” – Parent of Participant
