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...
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates
Cissie Wardell: From CASA Volunteer to Trainer, Serving the Children and Future of Porter County
Children are the bright shining spots of our lives. Those who have been fortunate enough to have one fully understand the commitment it takes to raise one. But what happens when they are removed from the home? How does the justice system ensure that...
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...
Porter County CASA Says “Thank You” to Volunteers Who Make a Difference in Children’s Lives
Tuesday evening, Porter County CASA held a dinner to say ‘thank you’ to its almost 60 volunteers serving more than 250 children in the Porter County area. The dinner, held at Aberdeen Manor, was to recognize those individuals who truly make a...
CASA Volunteer Gives Hope to Children
Not many people know what it is to be a Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA. Fewer even have heard of the CASA program. But CASA Volunteers serve a vital function in our court system. They represent to the court the needs and interests of...
The Porter County CASA Program’s newest Court-Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers Take Oath
Congratulations to (bottom left to right): Kathryn Steinhubel, Kimberly Streets, Amy Turner; (top left to right): John McQuillan, Darlene Lawson, Patricia Howard, Lisa Stressler, Kristi Soto, Christina Costas. (Cecilia Snyder, not pictured). These...