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
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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
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
Advocates for Abused and Neglected Children are Needed in Beaver County
CASA Beaver County Inc. will host an Open House on October 28, 2009 at 5:00 PM held in the Board Room on 250 Insurance Street, Beaver PA 15009 Come and learn about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children in Beaver County. CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday… Continue Reading
Volunteer Orientation for Child Advocates at CASA
CASA, Beaver County would like to invite you to an orientation event for volunteer advocates for children. Come volunteer and be the difference and hope in a child’s life. Be the voice for an abused and neglected child! Help them find a safe and permanent home. CASA Orientation Event will take place on July 10, 2009 from… Continue Reading
CASA Beaver County Receives National Certification for Child Advocacy
The CASA Program of Beaver County has just been awarded certification by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association. This certification recognizes that CASA of Beaver County, Inc. is in compliance with National CASA’s high standards for quality child advocacy. According to Michael Piraino, CEO of the National CASA Association, “The National CASA quality… Continue Reading
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