CASA Quarterly Update

Volume 2 - Issue 2

April 2019

Advocacy by the Numbers

as of March 31, 2019

Number of children who have a CASA – 349

Number of children waiting for a CASA – 0

Total children assigned to CASA this year – 396

Number of advocates – 148

Current News

35 Years of CASA

This year CASA is celebrating 35 years of providing a voice for children in Monroe County! Please join us on May 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Rotunda for a very special panel event. Iris Kiesling, Judge Frances Hill, and past CASA directors Kathleen Boggess and Jill Jolliff will join current Executive Director Kristin Bishay in a look back at how CASA got started in Monroe County, the changes it's been through, and where the organization is today. A reception with light refreshments will follow the discussion.

Upcoming 2019 Training

Know someone that would make a great CASA, or maybe you've been thinking about it yourself? Apply now for one of our upcoming training sessions! Click here to apply.

Even though we dont have a waitlist right now, we are always looking for volunteers that are ready to advocate for a child in our community when the need arises.

Our next training session begins August 8th!

CASA Candlelight Breakfast Fundraiser

CASA's 2nd annual Candlight Breakfast Fundraiser is May 16th at the Fountain Square Ballroom, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The breakfast will feature bagels from Bloomington Bagel Company and Hopscotch coffee! If you would like to learn more about this event, or RSVP to attend, please click here or call Amber Shride at 812-333-2272.

Coming This Summer:

Howl at the Moon for CASA!

Have you ever been to one of Howl at the Moon's many locations across the country? Did you know that they take their show on the road to help nonprofit organizations raise much needed funds? All while allowing supporters to have an amazingly fun night? Stay tuned to your email and CASA's social media channels to learn more about this exciting event!

2019 Recap

New Advocates Sworn In

We welcomed a new class of CASAs to our program in March! Congratulations to all of our new CASA volunteers!

Happy Retirement Judge Hill!

Judge Frances Hill retired at the end of 2018, but CASA celebrated her this past February at Switchyard Brewing. Thank you, Judge Hill, for all that you've done for CASA and for children in Monroe County! This program wouldn't be what it is today, if it wasn't for you!

CASA Day at the Statehouse

On March 19th, 16 Monroe County CASA volunteers attended the 2019 CASA Day at the Statehouse. Hundreds of people from 85 counties heard messages from state officials and had the opportunity to speak with state legislators about the important issues facing children that we serve.

Jordy Now Part of Crisis Response Canine program

The Courthouse Facility Dog Program of Monroe County CASA is working to advocate for more youth in Monroe County who experience trauma as part of the Crisis Response Canine Program. This program will support the Monroe County Community School Corporation’s students and staff in times of crisis that affect their emotional well being. Tia and Jordy will be working with the facility dog team from Childs Elementary school if the need arises.

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Board Member Spotlight

Chris Robb

Chris Robb is the Director of Operations for Internet2 at the Indiana University GlobalNOC. He has had lifelong connections to Bloomington through his parents and came to school at IU in 1996. Once settled, he decided to make Bloomington his permanent home. Professionally, Chris has spent the last 20 years supporting high speed computer networking for higher education in his roles at the Indiana University Global Network Operations Center. He has served on the board at Bloomington Developmental Learning Center and has acted as an officer on the Templeton Elementary PTO. His wife of 20 years also works at Indiana University and has provided service to a number of Bloomington organizations. Together they have a twelve year old daughter. Chris has a passion for photography and wants to help provide a better life to Monroe County’s disadvantaged children.

Staff Member Spotlight

Lara Weaver

Lara Weaver is a Case Coordinator. She joined the CASA program in August of 2014 and brings with her a passion for social justice. She has 20+ years of experience working with and for families with a focus on advocacy for women and children, as well as, victims of domestic/sexual/family violence. In her free time she is active in Bloomington’s musical and performing arts community.

Thank you to our Corporate Partners!

American Rental

Ed & Jan Ryan

Lynn G. Reusser - Modern Hardware

Commercial Service of Bloomington, Inc.

Meineke Car Care Center

IU Credit Union

Comprehensive Financial Consultants

Jeremy Zeichner - Charles Schwab Bloomington

Indiana Limestone Fabricators, Inc.

Bunger & Robertson

Dr. Alejandra Haddad

Steve's Roofing & Sheet Metal

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