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Advocates for children wield power
By Jeremy Boren
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
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Summer 2011
Westmoreland County CASA newsletter. Read More...
New CASA director calling for volunteers
By RICK LEE | York Daily Record
York County's new director of the Court Appointed Special Advocate program, Ann Elicker, is looking for "the missing piece of the puzzle."
That is, a way to attract a more diverse roster of volunteers to look after the legal needs of abused or neglected children who find themselves in the judicial system. Children in such situations are removed from their homes and placed in other safe, permanent homes or returned to their homes if the adverse situation can be corrected. Read More...
KATwalk for CASA
Students rocked the runway and raised $2,000 to help area children during the second-annual KATwalk for CASA. Hosted by Kappa Alpha Theta (KAT), the April 21 fashion show/benefit sale featured student performances, a silent auction, a clothing/accessories sale and runway walks by volunteer models. Learn more...
Spring 2011
Cumberland County CASA Program Spring 2011 Newsletter. Read more...
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CASA at the Capital
CASA volunteers, PA CASA board members and Cumberland County CASA staff in attendance at the Family Support Alliance Event at the state Capitol recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month! |
CASA of Allegheny County Winter 2011 Newsletter Now Available
Click here for the latest news and information about CASA of Allegheny County. And, for even more, please visit our website at www.pgh-casa.org.
December 15, 2010
Crawford County CASA, Inc. Winter Newsletter. Read More...
December 15, 2010
The Honorable David Wecht swore-in last class of CASA volunteers as presiding judge
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Allegheny County is proud to announce the graduation of our 45th class of volunteers. Their swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 12:30pm in Children’s Court room 4029. Read More...
December 13, 2010
Family Court judges will swear in Allegheny County’s 45th class of Court Appointed Special Advocates
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Allegheny County is proud to announce the graduation of our 45th class of volunteers on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 12:30pm in Children’s Court room 4029. Read More...
December 12, 2010
CASA of Westmoreland, Inc.’sNewsletter. Read More...
December 2010
Northumberland County CASA News. Read More...
November 16, 2010
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Fall 2010 Graduation
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program of York County is proud to announce the addition of five new volunteers to advocate for abused and/or neglected children. Judge Maria Musti Cook swore in the new advocates on November 16th in an official ceremony attended by family and friends at the Judicial Center. Read more... |
November 11, 2010
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On November 11, 2010 sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta from Bucknell University joined the PA CASA Association Board of Directors for lunch and presented Executive Director Dennis Hockensmith with a check for $500, the product of their second annual KICKS for CASA Kickball tournament. They also delivered event T-shirts and activity notebooks for children to enjoy while waiting for court. Pictured (Far right)Kelly McGee, philanthropy chair along with Theta Erin Brown and Dennis Hockensmith. |
November 8, 2010
Child advocacy program expands in Somerset Co.
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The Cambria/Somerset Co CASA TREE.
CASA is a program of Beginnings, Inc. headquartered in Johnstown. The tree was built by the spouse of a board member. On the last day of training of the first class of the combined counties, new and active volunteers glued 402 leaves to represent all of the children given a voice by a CASA volunteer since the inception of the program. Vicki Wilson is the Program Director. vwilson@beginningsinc.org | Learn more... |
October 27, 2010
'They jump in with a lot of energy when we need them'
At a time when budgets are being cut and the number of abuse and neglect cases is growing, volunteers are helping children through rough times.
A little-known volunteer program helps Cumberland County Judge Ed Guido sleep at night.
When he has to make wrenching decisions about whether to allow abused children to stay with their
biological parents, he turns to volunteers with the Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA.
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CASA of Philadelphia's
2010 Annual Report
This report highlights our 2010 accomplishments and financial information. Last year we served 177 children!
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Summer 2010 edition of the
Cumberland County CASA Newsletter Learn more...
July 2010 CASA CARES
CASA of Lycoming County E-Newsletter Learn more...
CASA of Allegheny County
Summer 2010 Volunteer Newsletter Learn more...
CASA of Philadelphia County
Spring 2010 Volunteer Newsletter Learn more...
5-12-2010
Dozens stand up for needs of foster children
When Susan Gove and Ivory Bennett meet up, they do simple things: eat dinner, get a pedicure, maybe see a show. Gove, 58, a consulting executive, mentors Bennett, 19, a former foster child.
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5/11/2010
Hiking for a cause
Florida man and dogs hiking Appalachain Trail stop to rest in Cumberland County
Florida-based attorney Steve Russell can recall one case in particular that struck a nerve recently. And for a man that worked day in and day out with abused, neglected and at-risk children, that’s saying something.
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Two impressive honors go to Melissa Protzek, Executive Director, CASA of Allegheny County!
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CASA of Allegheny County Executive Director Honored
by the Pittsburgh Business Times
Melissa Protzek, Esq. Named 2010 Women in
Business Awardee Learn more... | Business Times
Kappa Alpha Theta Honors CASA of Allegheny County
Director with National Recognition
Melissa Protzek, Esq. wins 2010 Program
Director of the Year Award Learn more...
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PA CASA & National CASA to host Training Event
June 19th and 20th
National CASA’s Training of the Facilitator Workshop will be presented by Terene Bennett, National CASA Association Training Specialist and Anita Brewster, Program Director for Cumberland County CASA on June 19th and 20th at the Central Pennsylvania Conference Center in Summerdale PA. Two dozen CASA volunteer trainers and trainer candidates will join with 10 of their peers from four contiguous states to refine their skills in delivering the NCASA training curriculum in keeping with National CASA standards and the PA Juvenile Act.
Cumberland County CASA Newsletter
Winter 2010 Edition
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Crawford County CASA Winter Newsletter
March 01, 2010
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Crawford County CASA
Leprechaun hopefuls go for the green
February 21, 2010
DUBLIN-ON-FRENCH-CREEK —Federal troops are on alert and drone pilots have filed their flight plans. The race to wear the coveted Grand Leprechaun hat in the 23rd annual Jack Curtin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration begins today. Learn more...
CASA of Philadelphia County Winter Newsletter
February 16, 2010
Please join me in welcoming our newest group of volunteers who were sworn-in on January 27th by Judge Butchart. Like the volunteers who have come before them, this latest group of dedicated folk are ready to take on the joys and challenges of a CASA volunteer. Read More ...
CASA of Allegheny County Winter Newsletter
January 25, 2010
In this, CASA's first e-newsletter of 2010, you'll find information on the upcoming Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Thursday evening, April 29th. Please also read the article about CASA's Forgotten Children Campaign. We need your help to make this Campaign a success and to garner as much attention as possible. Together we will make a difference! Read More ...
Recession puts extra burden on Venango advocate program
January 11, 2010
CASA is an advocate for children who come to the court’s attention because of neglect or abuse.
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer
The Derrick. The News-Herald
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Westmoreland County CASA Connection Fall/Winter 2009
December 23, 2009
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CASA comes to Lancaster County
Friday, April 18, 2008
Dennis Hockensmith, Executive Director of PA CASA Assocation, introduced several speakers instrumental in bringing CASA to Lancaster County. More than 35 supporters including judges, commissioners, other officials, and citizens from the community join in "Light of Hope" Candlelight Vigil in support.
CASA gives voices to voiceless children
March 30, 2008
Barb Wilson, Special to The Sentinel, Carlisle, PA
I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a daughter, and I have a professional career. I am also a CASA volunteer.
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CASA: The need to help protect kids is growing
March 30, 2008
Heather Stauffer, Sentinel Reporter, Carlisle, PA
Although the Court Appointed Special Advocate for children (CASA) program has been active in Cumberland County for seven years now, Anita Brewster says the need is only increasing. Read More...
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