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CarePortal provides nearly $50K in economic impact for CASA kids
Did you know that since CASA started partnering with CarePortal back in September of 2019, we have had over 100 requests met and have served over 150 children? CarePortal uses a web-based system where CASA submits a need of a child/family through their website and then an email is sent to local churches, businesses, and…
Read MoreVanguard Skin Specialists rolled out the red carpet for CASA
Long-time CASA volunteer Jane Hegstrom first visited the dermatology practice Vanguard Skin Specialists back in 2016. She was impressed with the service she received but what she didn’t know is that the budding relationship would blossom into a powerful partnership for CASA. “It started when I called the practice’s Executive Director, Leisle Chung,” Jane recalled.…
Read MoreSEPT tackled COVID challenges head on
Since 1998, CASA’s Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time (SEPT) Program has created a safe and healthy environment for court-ordered supervised parent-child visits and exchanges. It is not uncommon for families experiencing divorce, separation, domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health issues to need temporary assistance to ensure children are not pulled into the middle of…
Read More21 new CASA volunteers take the oath in June
June 25, 2021 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Twenty one new community volunteers were sworn in as officers of the court in the month of June! Fourteen of these volunteers are now Court Appointed Special Advocates and seven of these volunteers are now Facilitators in CASA’s Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time Program! The swearing-in ceremony was…
Read More16 new CASA volunteers sworn in on Friday
May 14, 2021 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Sixteen new CASA volunteers were sworn in as officers of the court by Fourth Judicial District Judge William Bain during a CASA of the Pikes Peak Region swearing-in ceremony over Zoom on Friday. Three of the new volunteers – Joseph Harrison, Nastassia Idahosa, and Karen Ruel – are…
Read MoreCASA observes National Foster Care Month in May
May 1, 2021 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – In observance of National Foster Care Month in May, CASA of the Pikes Peak Region is grateful for the foster families who have opened up their homes, as well as to the nearly 400 CASA volunteers who have continued to make a difference in the lives of foster…
Read More18 new CASA volunteers sworn in on Friday
March 26, 2021 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Eighteen community volunteers were sworn in as officers of the court by El Paso County Judge Dennis McGuire during a CASA of the Pikes Peak Region swearing-in ceremony over Zoom on Friday. The swearing-in ceremony was the final step taken by these citizens after five weeks of training…
Read More21 New CASA Volunteers Sworn-In as Officers of the Court on Friday
February 19, 2021 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Twenty-one community volunteers were sworn in as officers of the court by 4th Judicial District Judge Catherine Mitchell Helton during a CASA of the Pikes Peak Region swearing-in ceremony over Zoom on Friday. Fourteen of the new volunteers were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), and…
Read MoreLocal business owner hit by COVID restrictions continues to support CASA
Who knew you could get more than a great haircut at Supercuts? Local salon owner Heather Heinbaugh uses her four Colorado Springs Supercuts locations to help abused and neglected children, and patrons walk away not only with a fresh look but with the satisfaction of knowing a portion of their dollars went towards a great…
Read MoreTen New CASA Volunteers Begin Advocating for Abused Children
November 19, 2020 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Ten community volunteers were sworn in as officers of the court by El Paso County Magistrate Dennis McGuire during a CASA of the Pikes Peak Region swearing-in ceremony over Zoom on Thursday. The swearing-in ceremony which took place today was the final step for the volunteers who recently…
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