CASA Welcomes New Volunteer Coordinator: Megan Yocham
July 13, 2021
CASA for Children is excited to welcome their newest staff member, Megan Yocham. Megan was hired as a Volunteer Coordinator for the program and will be working with volunteer advocates serving children in Muskogee County.
CASA and Community
July 13, 2021
When disaster strikes in a community, people of faith are often the first to respond. They are on the front lines of relief efforts: distributing food, water, and emergency supplies, and offering warming shelters in churches. These people don’t work in an official capacity or for any payment or reward. They simply feel compelled to help their fellow community members during devastating times. Fait
Volunteer Spotlight: Ronny Hull
July 10, 2021
Ronny Hull is the perfect example of what a CASA volunteer is. He is caring, kind, and dedicated to the children that he serves. In the year and a half that Ronny has volunteered with CASA he has advocated on 3 cases, speaking up for the needs and interests of 9 children. We had a chance to sit down with Ronny to ask him a few questions about his experience as a CASA volunteer. Read more to hear w
Story of Hope: A Home for Jaxon
June 7, 2021
One-year-old Jaxon* smiled, laughed, and hugged his mommy’s neck. For Jaxon, it was just another day with his family. He had no understanding of the importance of the day, but he was happy just the same. But the day was momentous and a day to be celebrated. After a year in foster care, Jaxon was being adopted.
Volunteer Spotlight: Brittany James
June 2, 2021
When Brittany James first came to CASA one year ago she had no idea the impact that she would have in the lives of the children she served - or the impact they would have in hers. Since starting with CASA in July of 2020 Brittany has served on 2 cases and advocated for the best interest and needs of the children she serves. We had an opportunity to sit down with Brittany and ask her a few question
Self-Care and You
May 18, 2021
May is National Mental Health Month. Did you know that caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health? Physical and mental health are linked - meaning when one is in poor condition, often so is the other. In addition to watching out for our physical health, we also need to be doing everything we can to take care of our mental health. Self-care is cr
Volunteer Spotlight: Ronnie Bishop
May 12, 2021
Retired from a full life and wonderful career, Ron Bishop was looking for some way to give back to the community and to help others. He discovered CASA to be the perfect fit. Ron has been a volunteer for for just over three years and has served on three cases, speaking up for the best interests of eight children. We had the chance to sit down with Ron and ask him some questions about his experienc
Story of Hope: A Family Made Whole
May 4, 2021
For most children, summertime is a time of celebration. A time to relax and recover from the previous year and to prepare for the next. This was not the case for Alex* (13) and Michael* (7). With just a few weeks left in their summer vacation, Alex and Michael’s lives were changed when they were removed from their home and placed into the Oklahoma Child Welfare System.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Nguyen
April 19, 2021
As a wife, mother, and small business owner, Jessica Nguyen was not short on things to keep her busy, but she wanted to do more. Jessica's passion and love for helping others led her to the doors of CASA. Jessica has been a dedicated CASA volunteer for 2 years and has served on 2 cases, advocating for the best interests of 6 children. We were able to take a moment to sit down and ask Jessica a few
Volunteer Spotlight: Delaina Stevens
March 11, 2021
Delaina Stevens has only been a CASA volunteer for 1 year, but has already made a huge impact. As the first volunteer in the McIntosh county arm of our program, Delaina has served on 3 cases advocating for the best interests of the children she serves at all times. We got a chance to sit down and talk with Delaina and ask her a few questions about herself and her experiences as a CASA voluntee
Stories of Hope: A Mother Renewed
March 10, 2021
When CASA volunteer Tammy* first met Madison* she was only 10 months old. Madison had spent her life in a home surrounded by abuse and neglect and was learning to adjust to a new life living with relatives.
CASA Couples
February 9, 2021
Valentine's Day. A day when people come together and celebrate love. When we shower those we care about with gifts and flowers to let them know just how much we care. But love is so much more than that. Love is about understanding, compassion, and joy. It's about kindness and generosity. About giving in to something greater than yourself.
Volunteer Spotlight: Francy Ford
January 14, 2021
For Francy Ford, giving back was never really a choice, it was just something she did. Francy has a strong belief in community and volunteering to make her community better any way that she can. That is why it was no surprise to those around her when Francy made the choice to begin volunteering with CASA. Francy has been a CASA volunteer for just over 3 years. In that time, she has served on 3 dif
5 Ways You Can Support CASA Over the Holidays
December 2, 2020
It's the season of giving! Did you know that there are actually a variety of ways to help CASA for Children and the community beyond the traditional, one-time donation? Check it out! CASA Wishlist: If you are looking to make a direct impact and perhaps send us an awesome holiday surprise, check out our CASA wishlist page on Amazon. This list is full of supplies we need and use for t
Alexis Wallace
August 5, 2020
Alexis Wallace has a kind heart. She treats everyone she meets with respect and kindness which makes it no surprise that she would be so willing to give of her time and her heart to become a CASA volunteer. Alexis has been a volunteer with CASA for just over 1 year. In that short time, she has advocated for 5 children on 4 cases. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Alexis and ask her
Back to School & CASA
August 3, 2020
Backpacks, pencils, and notebooks are filling up the aisles in stores all over Oklahoma, reminding us that a new school year could be just around the corner. The beginning of the school year can be an exciting time for most children, but it can also lead to more reports of child abuse and neglect as faculty, staff, and other parents notice signs of maltreatment children may have endured during the