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                    ROLE OF A CASA VOLUNTEER

                    CASA Volunteers are special individuals.They devote themselves to speaking for children who have become victims at the hands of adults.They have been thrown into the intimidating world of the Juvenile Court System, advocating for the rights of children while keeping their best interest at the forefront of the process. As a CASA you will not only insure that the child receives all the services they need, but you will become a safe and trustworthy adult for the child to depend on. You will insure that there is a plan for the future of the child and that they remains safe and protected. It is an awesome responsibility and a rewarding experience. CASAs make an important impact on a child. In some instances, the CASA will be the first adult willing to advocate for them in a world they do not understand.


                     We at CASA understand that this is a great responsibility. That is why we provide all of our volunteers with  comprehensive training, complete with mock cases and court hearings. Should you have any questions about your role or how to achieve the best outcome as a CASA, our many combined years of experience paired with a full-time staff - CASA case manager, will offer assistance during your entire process. It is our goal to provide you with all the tools needed to succeed in your role as a volunteer and for the child.

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                    WELCOME NEW CASA VOLUNTEERS
                    Most recently, La Porte Circuit Court Judge Thomas Alevizos swore in eleven new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers on November 7, 2011 to represent the best interest of abused and neglected children for the CASA Program of La Porte County. The new volunteers finished an intensive 6-week training session to better understand child abuse and neglect, the court process, report writing and the impact of substance abuse on children and families.

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                    Pictured from left to right - Carrie Ortega-Fisher, James Kaiser, David Fisher, Larry Mitchell, Claire Krueger, Judge Thomas Alevizos, Peggy Dickey, Sandii McWhirter, Lori Foglesong, Angel Kolivas, Robert Krull and Kevin Kaminskas. Not pictured, Sally Powalski.
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                    Active CASA Volunteers - La Porte County

                    Christine Mrgan-Armes
                    Autumn Arp
                    Karen Biernacki
                    James Bowers
                    Howard Brenneman
                    Dava Buell
                    Bradley Bye
                    Stacie Carr
                    Fred Conner
                    Peggy Dickey
                    Mary Eggert
                    Jo Ann Engquist
                    David Fisher
                    James Fisher
                    Lori Foglesong
                    Carey Garwood
                    Rachelle Goheen
                    Paula Hardin
                    Derrick Houston
                    James Kaiser
                    Kevin Kaminskas
                    Dorothy Kelly
                    Alicia Ketchem
                    Angel Kolivas
                    Claire Krueger
                    Robert Krull
                    Pam Kukla
                    Judy Kush
                    Deanna Livengood
                    Mary McDermott
                    Sandii McWhirter
                    Larry Mitchell
                    Jessica Nowka
                    Denise O'Neal
                    Carrie Ortega-Fisher
                    Breia Parker
                    Jay Pouzar
                    Sally Powalski
                    Debra Strieter
                    Sue Szilagi-Weinkauff
                    Lorraine Tighe
                    Pam Tincher
                    Barbara Walker
                    Belinda Witherow

                    Active CASA Volunteers - Pulaski County

                    Brenda Hadley
                    Judith Shank
                    Christine Smith
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