On June 21st and 22nd, over 200 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers from across this state gathered at the Central PA College Conference Center for the first annual PA CASA state volunteer training conference. Our CASA volunteers shared experiences, heard testimony from former foster youth and received training from experts across the state in… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: CASA Allegheny County
CASA’s Forgotten Child Campaign for National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month and the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in partnership with Allegheny County DHS will host The Forgotten Child Campaign to raise awareness about, and mobilize community members around, the issues facing all children who live in foster care. The Campaign will begin with a noontime rally on May… Continue Reading
CASA of Allegheny County Executive Director Honored by the Pittsburgh Business Times
Melissa Protzek, Esq. Named 2010 Women in Business Awardee The Court Appointed Special Advocate program of Allegheny County is pleased to announce that our Executive Director, Melissa Protzek, Esq., has been chosen as one of 25-winners of the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 2010 Women in Business Awards. Ms. Protzek was recognized at an award ceremony that… Continue Reading
Abused and Neglected Children Receive Help from Jewelers For Children
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… Continue Reading
CASA Allegheny County’s Open House is Tonight, Please Join Us
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… Continue Reading
Do You Have Time to Volunteer and Help Abused and Neglected Kids?
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… Continue Reading
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