Marty Humes – November 2022 Featured Volunteer
1. How long have you been a CASA volunteer? I began as a CASA in November of 2015, so 7 years. 2. What brought you to apply to become a ...
About Amber Shride
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How to Make a Positive Impact on a Child: Guide by Age
It takes a village. From early childhood to adolescence, children need ever-evolving support and care from their adult role models. If you are looking to have a positive impact on ...
Help CASA Bring Greater Representation to Kids in Need
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that will help make a difference in the lives of children, Monroe County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) could be the organization ...
The Importance of Advocacy: You Can Change a Child’s Story
When you look up the word advocacy, you can find an abundance of definitions, including the “public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy”. However, Webster’s Dictionary ...
What Does Being a CASA Mean to You? Hear from Volunteers.
What It Means to be a CASA If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful way of giving back to your community, there is no better organization to volunteer ...
Blue Butterfly Woman – October 2022 Featured Volunteer
1. How long have you been a CASA volunteer? I have been a CASA volunteer for 8 1/3 years. 2. What brought you to apply to become a CASA volunteer? ...
Nicole Bennett – September 2022 Featured Volunteer
1. How long have you been a CASA volunteer? I joined Monroe County CASA in September 2019. Since then, I have advocated for children on two cases, and I am ...
Volunteering with Kids Aging Out of Foster Care
Volunteering with kids aging out of foster care makes a difference. According to a report done by the Child Welfare Information Gateway, as of September 30, 2019, there were 423,997 ...
Marie’s Story: How Her CASA Volunteer Inspired Her
In a recent training for new CASA volunteers, ‘Marie’ shared that her personal experience with her own CASA when she was a child, is what motivated her to become a ...
Nicole DeCriscio Bowe – August 2022 Featured Volunteer
1. How long have you been a CASA volunteer? I have been a CASA volunteer since the fall of 2020. I recently also started serving CASA as a CVM. 2. ...