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 […]
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 […]
Mighty group of volunteers to swear oath to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected kids Â
Mighty group of freshly trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in August 19 at noon, at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, in courtroom 9. The volunteers will advocate for the best interests of children, but, many more volunteers are needed to fill the need for CASA volunteers for more than […]
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 [...]
Searching for fulfillment and want to give back?
If you are searching for fulfillment and want to give back, there are children is foster care who need you. Learn how you can change a child’s story as a court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Find out what it takes to be a CASA though [...]
Is the time Right?
Have you been searching for that way to give back and waiting until the time is right? There are children is foster care who need you. A new slate of online orientation sessions will reveal how you can change a child’s story as a court [...]
Step up to boost graduation rates in our community
Skipping school, cutting, ditching, or as it is officially known – truancy, is a gateway to dropping out of school and criminal activity. The Truancy Diversion Program’s (TDP) gets kids in school and on track to graduate, so they can move on to achieve career [...]
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 [...]
It’s all about the best interest of our kids
“It’s all about the best interest of our kids,” said Judge Frank Sullivan repeatedly during a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) oath ceremony to swear in 17 volunteers who will speak on behalf children in foster care. That line sums up the essence of what [...]