Blog & Events

A new group of Monroe County CASAs were sworn in by Judge Stephen Galvin July 18. CASAs are volunteer court-appointed special advocates for abused and neglected children. Shown above, from left, are Armelda Mayfield, Lisha Compton, Gabrielle Compion, Emily McCabe, Paul Aarstad, Chelsea Medlyn, Katherine Yugo, Galvin, Amee Yoder, Jessica Swanson and Megan Solon. New CASAs not shown: Steven Politt and Beverly McKeel. The next training series for new CASAs begins in October, with a Sept. 20 deadline for applications. For questions or an application, call 333-2272 or email . Those wishing to learn more about becoming a CASA are ...

Oct. 10, 2013 Monroe County CASA warmly thanks the Bloomington Metropolitan Professional Firefighters, Local 586, for building the 2013 CASA Playhouse, transporting it during the July 4 parade, and on Labor Day weekend, and helping promote it. On the weekend of Aug. 31-Sept. 1, CASA sold almost $2,000 of raffle tickets at its display in front of the firehouse on Fourth and Grant streets, near the entrance to the Fourth Street Festival. CASA also warmly thanks the Playhouse.s gold corporate sponsors, Bunger and Robertson, Attorneys at Law; and Dr. K. Luke Eades, DDS; as well as silver sponsors Circle Prosco, ...

Royale Hair Parlor’s Kids Helping Kids Art Show & Auction was an exceptionally unique and fun event! We thank Bridgett, Molly and all the staff who made this such a great event! We also greatly appreciate all the artists and those who purchased one or more pieces of art to support Monroe County CASA! We love how members of this community come together to support each other and help Monroe County CASA fulfill it’s mission to advocate for children who are involved in juvenile court due to abuse or neglect. — at Fountain Square Ballroom.

The 3rd Annual Gryphon’s Chipping IN for CASA was a huge success and we are very grateful for all the sponsors, volunteers, players and especially Clint and Amy who made the whole event so much fun! — at Eagle Pointe Golf Resort.

Executive Director, Kristin Bishay was one of seven women of excellence recognized by the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce on May 15th. Congratulations Kristin! We love you! — at Henke Hall Of Champions In IU Memorial Stadium.

Thanks to the Bloomington Firefighters for allowing us to tag along again this year. Many thanks to Town & County https://www.towncountrychryslerdodgejeep.com/index.htm for generously allowing us the use of a Chrysler van in Bloomington’s 4th of July parade AND to each of the wonderful CASA supporters who helped pass out fans, candy and bead necklaces!!

Comedian David Koechner headlined the 6th Anniversary Show at The Comedy Attic to benefit Monroe County CASA.

12 CASA children are having a very special holiday season this year thanks to the generosity of Smithville Communications, Inc. employees. Many thanks to the Smithville Spirit Team for coordinating this amazing effort! They even wrapped the presents! Two of our CASAs – Paul and Verna – were able to load up their cars and deliver these gifts to their very surprised and thankful families.

Monroe County Court Appointed Special Advocates would like to thank Ed Ryan and the 50 Men Who Care for selecting Monroe County CASA as their 4th quarter gift recipient.This wonderful investment from the 50 Men Who Care will help Monroe …County CASA give more children a fighting chance for a safe, happier life. It will enable CASA to recruit and retain more volunteers so that every child in foster care has a CASA volunteer by their side on their journey to a safe and permanent home. It will provide high quality child advocacy training for CASA volunteers and staff, ensure ...

100 Puppy Love Valentines were delivered to Monroe County Judges and staff, the County Clerk, the Court Administrator, the City of Bloomington Mayors Office, the Probation Department, the Public Defenders Office, the County Commissioners office and to the staff at the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County. Check out this video of the Puppy Love Valentine delivery sponsored by a wonderful supporter of both @ICANdogs and Monroe County CASA! https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/news/local/puppy-love-group-shares-dog-valentines-with-county-employees/article_ae85c9c2-b33c-11e4-8e4f-f335678c8d83.html?mode=video