Community supports CASA children

Abused and neglected children under CASA care will have brighter birthdays in the future. A big thank you to the community for your support of our recent fundraising effort . Every other year, funds are raised to provide birthday presents for the over 45 children who have been assigned a CASA volunteer by the courts and to pay for the volunteers training.

Court Appointed Special Advocates – CASAs – are trained citizen volunteers who speak for the best interests of children thrust into the Juvenile Court System. Overburdened social workers, lawyers and judges look to the CASA volunteer for insights about the child and the family. These insights guide the search for the secure and loving home that every child deserves.

While funding for the CASA director, Kay Robbins, and the office are provided by the Darke County Commissioners, the costs for training the volunteers are not. Other costs that are not covered are a gift for each child’s birthday. This year we raised $3255.

Thanks also to Greenville National Bank for their assistance with the fundraising mailing.

Prospective volunteers eager for training and working with children are encouraged to contact the director, Kay Robbins at 548-9091.