James and Sadie
James (3 months old) and Sadie (2-1/2 years old) were born to developmentally disabled parents. When their father broke Sadie’s leg, the children were removed from the home and placed into foster care....
View ArticleMeet Mo Young, CASA Volunteer
Personal experience created a spark, but changing lives is what fuels Mo Young’s passion for volunteering with CASA. Mo’s mother was on the Board of Directors for CASA in the late 90’s, so as a young...
View ArticleStephanie’s Story
Stephanie was 6 years old when her mother dropped her off with her father – and never returned. Shortly afterwards, the mother was arrested following a multi-state crime spree and was sent to prison....
View ArticleMeet Mary Beth Lennox, CASA Volunteer
As a retired elementary school teacher and an active grandmother, advocating for children comes naturally for Mary Beth Lennox. She is currently working on her first case and has been a CASA volunteer...
View ArticleTravis & Tyler
Travis (7 years old) and Tyler (8 years old) are brothers who are full of adventure, sweet and kind by nature. They were neglected most of their toddler years, failing to receive the love and attention...
View ArticleMeet Rebekah Dohrman, CASA Volunteer
Rebekah Dohrman learned about CASA while getting her law degree at Thomas Cooley Law School in Michigan. She had already been an active volunteer with children through SMART (Start Making A Reader...
View ArticleJoshua & Jackie
Joshua (age 12) and Jackie (age 10) are now safe and stable in the permanent guardianship of a relative. Jackie expresses a desire to be happy in life, and Joshua is a smart kid but tends not to show...
View ArticleMeet Matt Tomashek, CASA Volunteer
From full time doctors to full time parents, retired lawyers to retail employees, CASA volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds. Their stories are as unique as the 1,528 Lane County children in...
View ArticleAlma’s Volunteer Corner: There’s Always More to Learn
Did you know that over 21% of foster care alumni suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a rate that is higher than that of U.S. war veterans? Last week, I attended an interesting CASA...
View ArticleAlma’s Volunteer Corner: Answers to All Your Pressing Questions
Our next CASA training class starts in January. I’ve met with a couple of people who have had questions about the CASA time commitment. I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the questions...
View ArticleA Look Into Our Waitlist
Sifting through hundreds of cases of child abuse and neglect, CASA’s Intake Coordinator, Brenda Nepute, is given the heart-wrenching task of choosing which vulnerable children will receive the powerful...
View ArticleHispanic Heritage Month
by Kelly Warren, Program Manager National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th by recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic/Latino...
View ArticleA Note from Your Trainer
“He has been abandoned, ignored, and physically abused by those who were supposed to protect, nurture, and love him.” This is a line from a therapist’s report about the kid I currently advocate for as...
View ArticleJim Jamieson’s Retirement
It’s officially the month of Jim Jamieson’s retirement! As he wraps up his last training class here at CASA, he reflects on the volunteers he has had the pleasure of meeting over his last 20 training...
View ArticleMeet Kelly Warren, our new Program Manager!
We are so very excited to introduce you to our new Program Manager, Kelly Warren! Kelly worked as the assistant program director and field placement coordinator for the Family and Human Services...
View ArticleAdvocacy in Action: Jaylynn Milstein
About me: I’m a pediatrician, and have always felt honored to be a part of childrens’ and families’ lives. As I start to transition from having a pediatric practice, I wanted to volunteer in a way in...
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Meet Theresa Thompson, CASA Volunteer
A passion for helping disadvantaged kids is what fuels Theresa Thompson and why she became a CASA volunteer in June 2013. She is in the process of closing her first case and is currently working a...
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A Note from Honorary Chair, Dr. Brad Chvatal
I’m really getting excited about CASA Casino Night this Friday! It’s always one of the best events of the year. And this year, I get to be a part of the action other than just supporter! Being asked to...
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From the Development Suite
It’s a new year, and we are in full swing at CASA! We have a lot of faces you recognize and a few new ones as well. In our Development Suite (aka the former mud room of our fabulous farm house), our...
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Megan Mondays: The Next Chapter
My morning alarm goes off, I sit up in bed and as my feet hit the floor I know whether I am ready to take on the day or if it is going to be a struggle. As I start my way downstairs, I begin to think...
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