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Abused and Neglected Children Receive Help from Jewelers For Children

January 14, 2010

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CASA of Allegheny County was recently awarded a grant from Jewelers for Children

The news today is filled with articles describing the stiff competition among retailers, and this is particularly true for the jewelry industry. But one thing that can bring these fierce competitors together is the safety and well being of children.  One local beneficiary of this industry’s commitment to children is the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program of Allegheny County. Our CASA program was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from Jewelers for Children (JFC) to increase the number of volunteers who represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. The award to CASA of Allegheny County is part of a $500,000 grant that JFC made to the National CASA Association, of which the Court Appointed Special Advocate program of Allegheny County is a member. 

Jewelers for Children—the charitable arm of the jewelry industry, composed of jewelry retailers, manufacturers, watch companies and trade associations—has been click to continue

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CASA Allegheny County’s Open House is Tonight, Please Join Us

December 16, 2009

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There are over 6500 children in Allegheny County involved within the child welfare system.  CASA volunteers advocate for the worse-of-the-worse of these cases, ensuring that the children’s needs are being met.  

Join us at our Open House, Wednesday more information

Tagged as: Adoption, Child, Child protection, Court Appointed Special Advocate

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Do You Have Time to Volunteer and Help Abused and Neglected Kids?

November 5, 2009

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Volunteers are desperately needed to become Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected kids.  CASA extensively trains community members on how to become a CASA volunteer.  

On November 18th, CASA of Allegheny County will hold its monthly Open House to provide you with the opportunity to learn more about volunteering for this very worthwhile program.  Please join us to learn more about CASA, our upcoming volunteer training, and the application process. 

If November 18th does not work for you, CASA has an Open Houses every third Wednesday of every month, at 6pm.  These hour-long programs are located in our Downtown office, at 564 Forbes Avenue, suite 902.  Contact CASA at 412-594-3606 or fill out our web form at www.pgh-casa.org to RSVP.

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Tagged as: Child abuse, Child Advocacy Groups, Children Youth and Family, volunteering

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