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Siblings Needed Patience
Exposure to drugs before their birth caused lasting consequences for Vincent and Genevieve, four and three. Their sleep was inconsistent and their behaviors challenging. A few months after moving in with their great-grandparents, their CASA volunteer received a phone call. The children's behaviors were too much, and the family wanted to surrender them to Child Protective Services.
Visit Dallas CASA's
blog
to learn more.
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Dallas CASA Mourns Friend and Supporter Caroline Rose Hunt
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a dear friend to our community and to Dallas CASA. We extend our sincere condolences to Mrs. Hunt's family and friends. Her legacy of compassion and service to others will live on.
To make a donation to the Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Memorial Fund, please click
here
. To read more about her impact on Dallas, visit The Dallas Morning News.
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The Meadows Foundation Is Named Champion of Children
Dallas CASA honored The Meadows Foundation with the Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award at a dinner at The Fairmont Dallas on Nov. 15.
Presented by event honorary chairs Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, the award recognized The Meadows Foundation for its commitment to Dallas CASA and 35 other CASA programs in the state, as well as to other nonprofits and institutions supporting the general welfare of Texas children.
"We can't solve all the problems, but we can impact them by supporting creative and new ideas. CASA was one of those," Meadows President and CEO Linda Perryman Evans said. "It's been the privilege and honor of a lifetime to serve The Meadows Foundation." H
eld at The Fairmont Dallas, the dinner raised nearly $500,000 for the children served by Dallas CASA. The event was chaired by Regina Montoya and Paul Coggins, Bela and Chase Cooley and Jan Miller and Jeff Rich. Board member Cynt Marshall served as emcee.
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Pioneer Receives Award for Support of Dallas CASA
The
Association of Fundraising Professionals honored Pioneer Natural Resources as Outstanding Corporation at their 2018 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Nov. 9. Pioneer was honored for the firm's work with both Dallas CASA and Habitat for Humanity and for creating "a corporate culture that strives to improve communities and help children succeed in school, the workforce and life." Pioneer's strong compassion and generous support for children in foster care starts with its leadership and spreads throughout the company," said Kathleen LaValle, president and CEO of Dallas CASA. "We join Habitat for Humanity in celebrating the example Pioneer sets for how an industry leader can make a powerful impact in the community." Pioneer is one of the co-hosts of the annual Dallas CASA Classic golf tournament and a critical source of support for Dallas CASA.
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National Adoption Day Creates Forever Families
Dallas County's annual National Adoption Day was held on Nov. 17. On this special day, judges and court officials donate their time to expedite adoptions for children living in the protective care of the state.
Among the children were Robert and Kelsey, ages 11 and 10. For six years in care, their only constant adults were their advocates Ginger Jordan and Kathy Seiling. Roommates in college and now both retired, Ginger and Kathy became CASA volunteer advocates together. They never expected the case to go on so long and were overcome with emotion seeing the children adopted by their forever family on National Adoption Day.
"We as their CASAs have been their only constant since they came into care as caseworkers, foster homes and case managers have changed again and again," said Kathy. "That's not to say it's been easy. There have been many times we were ready to throw in the towel. But we have learned to be persistent on behalf of these children."
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Dallas CASA Young Professionals Host Voices for a Cause
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University Alumni Learn About Dallas CASA's Needs
University of Notre Dame and Georgetown University alumni clubs gathered at Dallas CASA in October for a reception and information session on becoming volunteers. As Dallas CASA continues to grow to serve every child in need in Dallas County, recruitment and outreach efforts have broadened to include groups and organizations.
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Theta Bingo Night Benefits CASA
The Kappa Alpha Theta Dallas Alumnae chapter hosted a Theta and Friends Bingo Night that benefited Dallas CASA and the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation.
Held on Nov. 13 at Brook Hollow Golf Club, the event was chaired by
Kristi Sherrill Hoyl with support from chapter president Anne Besser.
To read more about the event, visit
My Sweet Charity
. All funds raised for Dallas CASA will be used to recruit, train and supervise more volunteers to serve children living in the protective care of the state.
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New D
allas CASA Volunteers
Dallas CASA
welcomes volunteers who have completed 30 hours of training and courtroom observations and are ready to begin serving abused
and
neglected children in need. Click
here
to read the names of the newest volunteers.
Thank you to everyone who serves abused and neglected children! Check out Dallas CASA's
Facebook page for photos from our new volunteer swearing-in ceremonies.
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February 2, 2019
CASAblanca
Mark your calendars now for CASAblanca, a casino party hosted by Dallas CASA Young Professionals. The event, which features casino games, a live band and prizes, will be on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at The Hall on Dragon
Event Co-chairs are Kelcey Hamilton, Elise Nichols and Dana Swann.
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noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 7
noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 4
6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 10
Please invite friends and colleagues to attend an upcoming
information session
to learn more about becoming a Dallas CASA volunteer. We have day and evening
classes
for volunteer training.
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