A volunteer army is growing by 17 – more needed
A volunteer army is growing by 17 on Monday, March 6, at an oath ceremony for Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. These new volunteers are stepping up to speak for abused and neglected children. They have successfully completed five weeks of training. They will spend between two to three hours a week, getting to […]
30 Kids Soon To Benefit From The Power Of A New CASA Volunteer Â
This Friday, 12 individuals will swear oath as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to speak for abused and neglected children. The 12 volunteers have successfully completed five weeks of training. They will spend between two to three hours a week, getting to know the children for whom they will advocate and speaking for them […]
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CASA Program building re-named after big-hearted child advocate who left a lasting legacy
The building that houses the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is now known as the Tyrone Thompson CASA Children’s Center at Fortye Hall. The building at 601 N. Pecos Road is a hub of activity that makes a world of difference for abused and neglected children who are in foster care. The mission of […]
New York Giants’ Player Nick Gates To Wear CASA/GAL Cleats To Spotlight The Urgent Need For Volunteers
Nick Gates will be wearing the CASA Program logo on his National Football League cleats on Dec. 4, to raise awareness for the urgent need for CASA volunteers. He will wear the CASA logo as part of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats, in which players have the opportunity to pick a cause that is […]
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Friends and families share their awe of loved ones helping children
Each of the 17 CASA volunteers at the recent Oath ceremony collected their certificate from Judge Frank Sullivan and shared why they became a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Family and friends were on hand to witness the momentous occasion. The CASA volunteers’ loved ones gushed with pride as they said a few words on behalf […]
Life coach and 17 others will join the ranks of CASA volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children Â
A life coach is one of 18 exceptional volunteers who will be taking an oath to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) this Friday, October 14 at 3 p.m., at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, in courtroom 9. The volunteers represent a cross-section of our community including a therapist, a law enforcement officer, […]
The Champions are set to launch Â
Champions for CASA, a new non-profit with the mission to recruit, retain and recognize Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers, will mark their official launch on Oct. 6 at noon in front of Family Court by the flags at 601 N. Pecos Road. The exciting event will kick-off with a banner busting to launch a banner […]
Hundreds of pinwheels to be planted during child abuse prevention month to promote the big need for CASA volunteers
Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted by CASA volunteers, court staff, judges, and child welfare partners at Family Court on April 8 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road near the Family Court flagpole, to bring attention to April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Court [...]
29 volunteers from different countries and different walks-of-life come together as largest class in local CASA program history to swear oath to help abused and neglected kids
A diverse cross-section of 29 newly trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in on Feb. 18 at noon via BlueJeans to advocate for the best interests for 62 children in foster care. Judge Frank Sullivan will swear in a former foster [...]
20 New CASA Volunteers Will Swear Oath To Advocate For The Best Interests Of Children In Foster Care
homeTwenty newly trained Court Appointed Special advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in on August 9 at noon via BlueJeans to advocate for the best interests for children in foster care. Judge Frank Sullivan will swear in the a teacher, business owner, a UNLV student, [...]