Real heroes recognized with day of joy and celebration
Everyday, CASA volunteers do extraordinary things to help children in our community. The stories are heartwarming, especially compared to the stark realities of the world and the difficulties so many children face in their own homes. Every CASA volunteer is a real hero. At a recent volunteer appreciation event held to show appreciation for all […]
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CASA Program Pinwheels for Prevention Palooza scheduled at Family Court
Pinwheels will be planted by the hundreds at the CASA Program Pinwheels for Prevention Palooza on April 12 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road, near the Family Court flagpole to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month and to help grow the number of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Volunteers, court staff, judges, […]
Oath ceremony will make official 15 new CASA volunteers ready to put skills to good use
A news class of 15 CASA volunteers, including retirees, a business owner, and a teacher, are ready to put their new skills to good use to advocate for 27 abused and neglected children in the community. On Friday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m., the new volunteers will be sworn in at Family Court 601 N. […]
Two new classes of CASA volunteers to cross the finish line
Retirees, students, and a teacher are among 19 new CASA volunteers who will be in one of two new classes of volunteers who will advocate for 42 abused and neglected children in the community. On Monday, Oct. 30 at noon, and Monday, Nov. 6 at noon, a class of new volunteers will be sworn in […]
52 Abused And Neglected Kids To Get 24 New CASA Volunteers On Their Side
Abused and neglected children in the community will have 24 new CASA volunteers on their side on Thursday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m., Â The new CASA volunteers will be sworn in at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, courtroom 9. The volunteers will advocate for the best interests of 52 children. Many more volunteers are […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month To Wrap Up With 24 New CASA Volunteers Who Will Swear Oath To Speak For Children Who Need An Advocate
The CASA Program will finish the month of April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month, on a high note, when 24 new volunteers swear an oath to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). On April 28 at noon, in courtroom 9 at Family Court at 601 N. Pecos Road, the new volunteers will participate in […]
Gleaming pinwheels to be planted to make important statement
Stories about child abuse break people’s hearts. They’re left wondering what they can do to help. April is child abuse prevention month. Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted at family court on March 31 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road, near the Family Court flagpole. The gleaming pinwheels are intended to bring attention to […]
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 […]
Judge Frank Sullivan:Â A True Champion and Friend
By Judge Stephanie Charter and Judge Margaret Pickard The Honorable Frank P. Sullivan will retire on February 3, 2023, his 70th birthday, after serving the Family Court for more than 32 years. Judge Sullivan has touched the lives of thousands of families in the child welfare system and is well-loved throughout the Las Vegas community. […]
Eight new judges take their formal oath after waiting out pandemic delay
The recent election brought a wave of 22 new judges to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some of their investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. Recently, eight judges took their ceremonial oath in front of [...]