Is it your time to make a move to volunteer
Don’t miss one of the two remaining June opportunities to learn about one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences that you can undertake. Learn how you can change a child’s story, while learning a whole lot more as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Find [...]
Change a child’s story
Kids who end up in foster care have had their lives upended. They really need someone who will look out for them and speak on their behalf in court and in school as they face the challenges before them. Those who really want to make [...]
Cheers to another class of CASA volunteers ready to take oath – We could really use some more to change a child’s story
Cheers to the 18 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who will be taking an oath to speak up for 40 abused and neglected children on May 14 at noon. Check out this video to see why they are volunteering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLlpWsIC4uE The volunteers come from various [...]
Change a child’s story and change your life for the better
Hundreds of pinwheels spin in the wind at the Family Court beneath the flagpole at 601 N. Pecos Road. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program planted them to mark April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and to raise awareness about the need for more CASA [...]
500 Pinwheels To Be Planted By CASA Volunteers Will Bring Attention To April As Child Abuse Prevention Month
Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted by CASA volunteers at Family Court on April 16 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road near the Family Court flagpole, to bring attention to April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The pinwheels are also uplifting reminders of childhoods and [...]
CASA volunteers find meaning during pandemic by giving a voice to abused and neglected children
The Coronavirus has given people time to think, and for some it has been an opportunity to reflect on how to give their life meaning through giving back. That sentiment was heard in the words of the recent batch of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) [...]
CASA Program that gives abused and neglected kids a voice gets recognition from Nevada Governor
The Eighth Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program staff has received the Nevada Governor’s 2020 Bronze Points of Light Ceremony Award in the business/corporate volunteer program category. The nomination for the Points of Light states, “Due to the unique role a CASA volunteer [...]
CASA volunteers trained virtually swear oath via videoconference as coronavirus workaround
Fifteen new CASA volunteers were sworn via videoconference by Judge Sullivan. Family Court Presiding Judge Bryce Duckworth and Juvenile Hearing Master Adriana Rincon-White also conferenced in, along with the Nevada State Director of CASA, Jane Saint.These new CASA volunteers were the first group to [...]
Professionals In Academics, Gaming, Tech, Military And Other Walks Of Life To Add Richness To Their Lives When they Take Oath to Help Kids
Professionals in academics, gaming, tech, the military an other walks of life will add richness to their lives when they take an oath as CASA volunteers on Monday, Oct. 29 at noon at Family Court, Courtroom 9, 601 N. Pecos Road.The CASA program recruits, screens, trains [...]
Those who want to make a difference should consider helping kids through CASA
Those who want to make a difference should consider volunteering to be a voice for kids as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).A CASA orientation will be held Oct. 17, 6 p.m. at the Clark County Govt. Center 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy.There is a [...]