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April 1, 2022 Hundreds of pinwheels to be planted during child abuse prevention month to promote the big need for CASA volunteers
Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted by CASA volunteers, court staff, judges, and child welfare partners at Family Court on April 8 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road near the Family Court flagpole, to bring attention to April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program is planting the pinwheels to raise awareness about the need for more CASA volunteers to speak on behalf of children in the foster care system. The pinwheels also serve as a reminder of the uplifting childhoods and bright futures that all children deserve, including the many children in our community who face abuse and neglect, and receive services under the supervision of Family Court.
The CASA program, which is part of the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court, recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers to represent the best interests of hundreds of foster children annually. The advocates represent the children in school, child and family team meetings, and in court. Volunteering for the program involves a two-year commitment and a willingness to spend quality time with the children to advocate for them. For more information about the CASA program call 702-455-CASA, or visit www.casalasvegas.org.
“When you give abused and neglected kids a CASA, you give them a voice. When you give them a voice, you give them hope. When you give them hope, you give them a future,” said Family Court Judge Frank Sullivan, who presides over the program. “CASA’s are the eyes and ears for the court. They provide a voice and offer stability for kids who are in foster care and don’t otherwise have a lot of stability in their lives.”
“Everyday, CASA volunteers are advocating for and changing the stories of abused and neglected children,” said Presiding Family Court Judge Rebecca Burton “We invite those who really want to make a difference in our community to visit casalasvegas.org to learn more and sign up for one of the online orientations.”
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May 24, 2021 Change a child’s story
Kids who end up in foster care have had their lives upended. They really need someone who will look out for them and speak on their behalf in court and in school as they face the challenges before them. Those who really want to make a difference in the lives of children who have been abused and neglected should consider volunteering as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). A training program and staff are available to prepare and support volunteers.
The CASA Program hosts volunteer orientations four times per month, with the exception of November and December. The sessions open 30 minutes prior to the start time. The orientations last approximately one hour. Once applicants complete the contact information form or the CASA volunteer application, the applicant will be provided with instructions on how to register for orientation. The online orientation schedule can be found at http://casalasvegas.org/volunteer/#Orientation
The CASA program, which is part of the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers to represent the best interests of hundreds of foster children annually. The advocates represent the children in school, child and family team meetings, and in court. Volunteering for the program involves a two-year commitment and a willingness to spend quality time with the children to advocate for them.
For more information about the CASA program call 702-455-4306, visit www.casalasvegas.org or visit www.facebook.com/#!/CASALasVegas. Please consider volunteering as a CASA to change a child’s story.
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