"Broken Pumpkins Need Homes Too"

"Broken pumpkins need homes too."

That's what 13-year-old Derek* exclaimed after visiting a pumpkin patch for the very first time during a Fostering Futures event.

He was really excited to pick out this stemless pumpkin for its uniqueness and symbolism.

Derek reminds us that kids with trauma from abuse or neglect deserve to feel safe and secure in their home and heart. 

Our Fostering Futures program helps youth like Derek recognize their strengths, self-worth, and full potential. It provides them with the confidence and tools to successfully transition to independence.

Learn about Fostering Futures at www.casabc.org/fostering-futures, including a special video made by our youth.

*Name and age have been changed to protect confidentiality.

Thank You for Joining Us!

An Evening of Gratitude

On November 9th, CASA of Brown County held an Evening of Gratitude at Hagemeister Park for CASA volunteers, Board and Advisory Council Members.

Thank you to everyone who joined as we enjoyed a beautiful evening full of gratitude and appreciation. We are deeply grateful for your strong, unwavering commitment to our CASA kids.

Special thank you to Judge John Zakowski for taking the time to say a few words about the impact of CASA volunteers in the court process. CASA volunteers provide judges with critical insight and information about the child’s well-being and unique needs, helping them make lifechanging decisions.

Welcome NEW CASA Volunteers!

Our CASA volunteer fall training class was officially sworn in on November 1 by Judge John Zakowski! It is such an inspiration to see the excitement and passion of our new CASA volunteers as they officially join Team CASA.

We are grateful for the difference our CASA volunteers are making in the lives of children in need of critical advocacy in our community. And they make our mission possible!

November is National Adoption Month

Over 117,000 children and youth across the country are in foster care waiting for a forever family. For youth at risk of aging out of foster care, it is just as important to secure a permanent sense of belonging.

National Adoption Month urges us to focus on helping children along their journey toward permanency. Family reunification may not always be an option. Adoption provides stability and a sense of permanency for children, and also meets their needs of connection and belonging.

If you are interested in more resources and strategies to help youth find their forever families, visit https://www.childwelfare.gov/.

Statistics retrieved from https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/adoption/nam/about/. 

YOU. That's Who We're Grateful For!

It is hard to believe that we are halfway through November!

In case you missed it, we are sharing our gratitude on social media in “30 Days of Thanks” and encourage you to follow along.

We hope you continue to express your appreciation and gratitude to those in your life: mentors, friends, family, and coworkers – anyone who inspires you and makes you a better person.

The fact that you are reading this means you have impacted CASA and our kids in some way. For that, we are tremendously grateful.

GivingTuesday is November 29

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages hundreds of millions of people to do good.

Your gift on GivingTuesday expands our impact so that every child can have a CASA volunteer in their corner advocating for their best interests.

On Tuesday, November 29, you can bring hope to a child this holiday season!

Join Team CASA!

CASA of Brown County currently has open positions to join our team.

Visit our employment page to learn more about these opportunities. https://www.casabc.org/employment-opportunities. 

CASA Team Update

Congratulations to our Associate Director Nicole Ronk on becoming a member of the Brown County United Way's Impact Initiatives Investment Council.