June, 2010
CASA’s Summer Campaign
Along with our volunteers and staff, it is our donor family who has brought each child home.
Kyle's Journey Home
Kyle was 4 years old when he came into care. His mother was a drug addict and would often disappear for days leaving Kyle alone and without food. When hungry, Kyle would knock on neighbors' doors for something to eat. Yet, Kyle was lucky - he was appointed a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) upon reaching the foster care system.
With the help of his CASA volunteer, Kyle and the great uncle who stood up to take care of him received necessary services. The CASA advocate located resources for daycare, researched early childhood learning programs, and campaigned for needed behavioral assistance. After two years of support and dedication, Kyle was eventually adopted by his great uncle. His CASA volunteer took part in the celebration and will never forget the moment that Kyle hugged him and shared that he too was part of the family.
As we celebrate our 25th year of serving children, we thank you for your generosity and ask for your financial support. Your gift will help us continue our mission of empowering abused and neglected children with a volunteer’s voice in court. Please help today by donating online or by mailing your contribution to the CASA office.
Save the Date: Hops & Barley Ball at Boulevard Brewery
Presented by Performance Contracting Group
CASA’s Hops & Barley Ball is scheduled for Friday, September 24th. Save the date and join us for a good time and a great cause! The event is casual and includes Boulevard's finest drafts, dining stations, live music, auction and raffle items.
Proceeds of the Hops & Barley Ball will benefit CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties. For ticket information please visit www.casajwc.org. Sponsor packages also available. For more information, contact Alyssa Perbeck at 913.715.4035 or email alyssa.perbeck@jocogov.org.
Auction Committee Members Needed! We could use your help gathering great auction packages. If you are interested, please contact Alyssa Perbeck at 913.715.4035 or email alyssa.perbeck@jocogov.org.
Volunteer Spotlight: Patrick Murphy
United Way of Wyandotte County was host to a volunteer recognition event on April 27th. The annual dinner highlights the valuable contribution that volunteers make every day to the many social service agencies in our community.
CASA was proud to honor volunteer Patrick Murphy for his commitment as an advocate for children. A retired military officer and consultant, Pat has volunteered with CASA since April 2009. He is currently an advocate for a young child involved in the foster care system in Wyandotte County. The mother is dealing with her own issues related to mental illness. Pat has developed a safe, trusting relationship with the young child. He has also been able to build a positive relationship with the social workers, therapists, family members, school personnel and court staff.
Good communication and critical facts help those in authority make better and more informed decisions and result in better outcomes for the children. Susan Hancock, Wyandotte County Program Director and Pat’s supervisor, says he displays “great sensitivity and a practical approach” on his cases.
Congratulations to Pat and thanks for your commitment to CASA’s children!
Please contact Volunteer Recruitment and Education Director, Nina Kimbrough-Smith at 913.715.4042 to find out how you too can become a Court Appointed Special Advocate and help a child find a safe and permanent home.
"In Good Company" Club - Member Spotlight
CASA would like to thank Performance Contracting Group for participating in the "In Good Company" Club. Their corporate involvement will sponsor eight child victims of abuse or neglect for the course of a year. This community-driven company cares about kids and we'd like to share more about their work:
Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Performance Contracting Group is a national, diversified leader in the specialty construction industry. ENR Magazine ranks PCG as one of the top ten specialty contractors in the nation, as well as the number one wall and ceiling company in the country. Locally, PCG was ranked by Ingram's Magazine as the twentieth largest private company in the Kansas City area. To learn more about PCG and their services, you may visit the company website at www.pcg.com.
Would you like to join the club? Find out more at www.casajwc.org or contact Alyssa Perbeck at 913.715.4035.
Master CASA Program Implemented
The Master CASA Program is up and running! For those of you who are unfamiliar with this new program, we are utilizing some of our experienced volunteers to monitor and guide some of our newer volunteers. We have eleven wonderful Master CASAs who have committed their talent and expertise to this program, with five of those having current cases. This has allowed us to remove twelve more children from the waiting list!
We are grateful to our Master CASAs for taking on this additional responsibility.
For more information about this program, please contact Emily Winkleman the Master CASA Program Coordinator at 913.715.4041.
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| Event | Date & Time | Location | Description |
| Conversation With CASA |
June 10th |
CASA Office | An informational session to provide community with better understanding of CASA's mission. Click here to RSVP. |
| Monthly Discussion Groups for CASA Volunteers | |||
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Coffee Shop Discussion |
June 14th
June 23rd |
CASA Office | Discuss individual CASA cases; assess successful techniques and learn from mistakes. Click here to RSVP. |
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In This Issue
- Kyle's Journey Home
- Hops & Barley Ball
- Volunteer Spotlight: PatrickMurphy
- In Good Company: Performance Contracting Group
- Conversation With CASA
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