Nine new CASA volunteers are ready to advocate for abused kids

April 19, 2022 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – CASA is pleased to announce that nine new volunteers have been sworn in as officers of the court by 4th Judicial District Judge William Bain during a swearing-in ceremony at the El Paso County Courthouse on Tuesday.

These volunteers completed 30 hours of training and they are now Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) who will be appointed to open Dependency & Neglect cases by a judge so that they may advocate for the best interest of abused or neglected children.

These volunteers will be a steady and trusted presence for children who, due to no fault of their own, must navigate the child welfare system.

Congratulations new CASA Volunteers: David Ewing, Sherri Hamilton, Kathy Latzke, Laura Moore, Kimberly Muszynski, Jake Ridderhoff, Mollie Tom, Shanise Watkins, and Karen Wilson.

In a twelve-month period, there are about 900 kids in the Pikes Peak Region who need a CASA volunteer.

More volunteers are needed. Anyone in the community who is interested in changing the life of a child is invited to attend an upcoming Volunteer Information Session:

  • Volunteer Info Session (in-person) – Apr. 20 from 12-1
  • Volunteer Info Session (in-person) – May 4 from 12-1
  • Volunteer Info Session (virtual) – May 17 from 12-1

To RSVP for any of these sessions, please visit www.casappr.org/volunteer.