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 ...
About Amber Shride
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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. ...
Budget-Friendly Ways to Entertain Kids in Monroe County
There are plenty of budget friendly ways to entertain kids in Monroe County. Whether you are a resident of Bloomington, Ellettsville, or Stinesville, or you are visiting from out of ...
Is Becoming a CASA Volunteer Right for You?
It is important to find the right volunteer opportunity that fits your lifestyle and is also meaningful. At the same time, you want to ensure that the experience is impactful ...
What to Do If You Suspect a Child is Being Abused or Neglected
The 2019 report from the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that Indiana has the second-highest child abuse rate in the nation. The National CASA ...
CASA Needs Diverse Volunteers to Better Advocate for Children
Monroe County CASA Monroe County CASA is a volunteer-powered program that provides representation in juvenile court for child victims of abuse and neglect. The program needs more diverse volunteers to ...
Make a Difference in Monroe County Through Volunteering
Become a Monroe County Volunteer One of the best ways to support the local community is through volunteering. The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network has compiled a list of volunteer ...
Why Racial and Cultural Representation Matters
Representation is important when looking at the impact it has on the lives of children as they grow. If there is a lack of representation, how will that affect the ...