Learn about how you can become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer in Porter County and make a difference in a child's life in our upcoming Virtual Info Meeting! The CASA program trains volunteers to advocate for the needs and best...
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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Virtual Information Meeting
Come learn about how you can become a CASA volunteer in our virtual meeting! A CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate and is a volunteer who is trained to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. Find out about the role of...
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Virtual Info Meeting
CASAblanca 30th Anniversary Gala
CASAblanca will be a night of festivity to celebrate the 30 Year Anniversary of the CASA Program of Family & Youth Services Bureau. Join us in celebrating the dedication of CASA volunteers who advocate in court for the best interests of...
Porter County CASA Program gives presentation to local schools
Last night, Macy’s parents were caught using drugs again, so she was removed from them and placed in foster care. Macy’s life had been in turmoil for a while already; her family was evicted from their home and they were drifting between places,...
CASA Volunteers, Invaluable Partners and Advocates in Promoting the Educational Best Interests of Children
It’s back to school time. Did you know that CASA volunteers have been invaluable partners and advocates in promoting the educational best interests of children on countless occasions? Here is the story of one CASA making a true difference....
Porter County CASA: Have You Thought About CASA?
You may not even realize you’re what we are looking for and need. The Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Porter County CASA program come from all walks of life including professionals from the fields of education, social service,...
Porter County CASA Offers a Meaningful Volunteering Opportunity to the Community
Last year, close to 400 children were impacted by abuse or neglect in Porter County alone. Instead of making happy family memories and playing with neighborhood friends, the majority of these children were adjusting to new foster homes because their...
A Worthy New Year’s Resolution: Advocate for an Abused or Neglected Child
New Year’s resolutions typically focus on self-improvement goals like weight loss. This year, why not resolve to do something different and potentially more lasting? Volunteer to improve the life of a child who’s suffered abuse and neglect. As a...