Alma’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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ArticleJames 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....
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