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Story of Hope: Jackson Cole
July 28, 2022
Jackson Cole was only three years old when he was removed from the only home he had ever known. A victim of abuse and neglect due to his parents substance abuse and domestic violence issues, Jackson was placed into foster care and began his two year journey through the child welfare system.
Johnnie Salbino
June 30, 2022
Johnnie Salbino has been a CASA volunteer since April 2019. In her 3 years as a volunteer, Johnnie has served on 5 cases and had the opportunity to advocate for the best interests and needs of 13 children. We had the opportunity to sit down with Johnnie to ask her a few questions about herself and her experiences as a CASA volunteer. Here is what she had to say.
Kim Limbaugh
May 31, 2022
Kim Limbaugh is a person who cares deeply about her community. She loves big and wants to give back in any way that she can, so it was no surprise when she decided to become a CASA volunteer. Kim accepted her first case in June 2021 and has been a steady advocate for the two children she is serving. We had the opportunity to sit down with Kim to ask her a few questions about herself and her experi
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Where We Belong
May 31, 2022
Kyle and Mason ran 90 miles per hour, just like you would expect any 5 and 3 year old to behave. The curly, tousled hair little boys were excited to be back at home with their mother and you could see the joy written all over their tiny faces. Looking at the boys it is hard to believe that just 2 short years ago their world looked completely different. Read Kyle and Mason's full story by clicking
A New Life for Mia
April 26, 2022
Mia sits on the floor at home, with her parents, playing with the blocks and watching her favorite cartoon on the television. She is a happy toddler with loving adoptive parents and everything she wants. Life is good. No one would ever guess that just one year ago Mia was being removed from her home due to inadequate nutrition and failure to gain weight as a result of severe
Child Abuse Prevention: Know It and Share It
April 21, 2022
April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and throughout the month, CASA for Children has been sharing information and resources about raising awareness of child abuse and neglect and the need for more prevention across our communities to keep children safe and at home. Take a closer look at child abuse and neglect and the ways that we can work together to prevent it.
Board Member Spotlight - Kristin Bell
February 24, 2022
Meet Kristin! Kristin Bell is a long time Coweta resident, Real Estate Agent, and CASA Board Member. In the just over 4 years that Kristin has been on the CASA Board of Directors she has devoted countless hours to the development and growth of the program. We had an opportunity to sit down with Kristin to learn a little more about her and her involvement with the CASA program. Here is what
Couple of CASA
February 14, 2022
February, a month of love. A time 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. CASA volunteers provide hope for children who have been placed in foster care d
Volunteer Spotlight: Sam Sprague
January 19, 2022
For most people being a classroom teacher, mother, wife, and florist would be enough to keep them busy, but not Sam Sprague. Sam had some down time in her life that she wanted to fill by helping children. Her first step, become a CASA volunteer. Sam has been volunteering with CASA for just over one year now. In that time, Sam was able to advocate for the best interests of an adorable five-year-old
Story of Hope: A Life Forever Changed
January 5, 2022
It was a hot July night when Nathan’s* life first began to change. It was on that night, at just four-years-old, that Nathan was first removed from the home of his biological parents and placed into the foster care system.
Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie Ebert
December 13, 2021
Stephanie Ebert has a heart of gold. She gives of herself freely and loves her community. Stephanie has been a CASA volunteer for 6 years. In that time, she has assisted and served on 18 cases advocating for 52 children. We had the opportunity to sit down with Stephanie and ask her a few questions about her experiences as a CASA volunteer. Here is what she had to say.
BetterTogether
December 10, 2021
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 ourCASA wishlist page on Amazon. This list is full of supplies we need and use fo
Stories of Hope - Maddie's New Life
November 9, 2021
To the naked eye three-year-old Maddie* looks like your average toddler. She is happy, healthy, and full of life. But Maddie’s story is anything but average. Maddie was born into a life of chaos. At just six-months-old, she was admitted to the hospital with a broken arm, clavicle bone, and multiple facial bruises. Seeing the significant abuse she had endured, the courts quickly intervened and r
Volunteer Spotlight: Tracy Cole
November 4, 2021
Tracy Cole is a lifelong Okie from Muskogee. He has devoted his whole adult life to helping people in need, so it was no surprise to anyone when he stepped into the role of a CASA advocate. Tracy has served as a CASA volunteer since December of 2019. Throughout his time at CASA, he has served on three cases, advocating for the best interests of 13 children. We had a chance to sit down
Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa Lee
October 13, 2021
Lisa Lee has spent a large portion of her life in the service of children and families so when the opportunity arose to become a CASA volunteer, she didn't hesitate. Lisa has served as a CASA volunteer advocate for just over a year. She has advocated on two cases, speaking up for the best interests of five children, and has had a tremendous impact in every one of their lives. We had a chance to si
Do Something Nice Day
October 5, 2021
You probably don't need an excuse to make your friends and family smile, but National Do Something Nice Day give you the perfect opportunity.
A Family Made Whole
September 24, 2021
Skyler (10) and Dayton (7) were entering a whole new world; new homes, new families, new schools, new everything. Removed from their mother due to her overwhelming drug addiction, Skyler and Dayton found themselves separated from everything they knew and surrounded by strangers in the foster care system. Read more about Skyler and Dayton and how CASA helped to change their story.