PA CASA homepartnersvolunteerprogramsnewscontact
PA CASA
Upcoming Events



2010 Volunteer Training & Conference
Coming Together for Pennsylvania’s Children
June 21st - 22nd, 2010
The Conference Center at Central Pennsylvania College
College Hill & Valley Roads
Summerdale, PA (near Harrisburg)
Registration will be available soon!
Learn more...
Questions? Email us

Join us as we recognize our CASA volunteers for their service to children in Allegheny County.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Learn more...

PA CASA & National CASA to host Training Event
June 19th and 20th
Learn more...

Past Event Photos

National News & Events
Find out what’s happening at National CASA Learn more...



 
Our Partners
 


news

Two impressive honors go to Melissa Protzek, Executive Director, CASA of Allegheny County!

Kappa Alpha Theta  

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...

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
Learn more...

Crawford County CASA Winter Newsletter
March 01, 2010
Learn more...

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
Read More...

Westmoreland County CASA Connection Fall/Winter 2009
December 23, 2009
Read More ...

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.
Read More ...

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...


 
PA CASA


Website by makcad design