Fostering Futures Feature: Leadership Program
CASA youth in our Fostering Futures program had fun developing their leadership skills this summer! Utilizing Dignify, an empowering tool that helps individuals discover their strengths and purpose, youth and their CASA volunteers explored personal, organizational, and community leadership.

From goal setting and conflict management to team building and collaboration, the skills developed in the summer-long Youth Leadership Program will help CASA youth achieve their full potential as they navigate the journey to independence. 
Summer CASA Volunteer Training Class Sworn In
Congratulations to the following community members in Brown County and Marinette County who were sworn in as CASA volunteers this month! Because of their dedication, nine more abused and neglected children under court protection will have a caring, consistent adult by their side to ensure their voice is heard.
Brown County Volunteers:

Chad Brewer
Cynde Carley
Leah Cohen
Kristine Grzybowski
Mikayla Hansen
Max Pietsch
Natoshia Wawiorka
Marinette County Volunteers:

 Peggi Salzman
William Verschay
Special thanks to Judge Sequin and Judge Zakowski!
Meet Our New Advocate Supervisors
Welcome to Guadalupe Dorado, Nicole Ehlert, and Erin Howerton!
Advocate Supervisor Guadalupe Dorado (Brown County) earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services from St. Norbert College. Previously, she was the Faith Formation Coordinator at St. Willebrord Catholic Church in Green Bay. During her undergraduate education, she completed an internship at Brown County Human Services.
Advocate Supervisor Nicole Ehlert (Marinette County) completed CASA pre-service training in our first group of volunteers in Marinette County in the fall of 2016. She has worked in various roles in the banking industry and is currently pursuing a degree in Human Services at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.
Advocate Supervisor Erin Howerton (Brown County) earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. Most recently, she was an Initial Assessment Case Manager in the Manitowoc County Human Services Department. She completed internships at Shawano County Human Services and Forest County Potawatomi - Indian Child Welfare during her undergraduate education.
Backpacks Make Back-to-School Season Brighter!
The Ticket to Dream Foundation and Famous Footwear want to ensure our CASA children and youth are returning to the classroom in the fall with the tools they need to succeed!
We recently received this generous shipment of school supplies and backpacks thanks to donations received in Famous Footwear stores.

Thank you to the Ticket to Dream Foundation, Famous Footwear, and everyone who is rounding up their purchases at the register to impact the lives of children experiencing foster care! 
CASA Featured in Utech Community Impact Initiative
Thank you to The Utech Group for including CASA of Brown County in their Community Impact initiative! Watch CASA's installment of the initiative, featuring our Executive Director Kristin Jacobs, and hear about the critical impact of CASA child advocacy.
CASA Board of Directors Updates
  • James Macco, CEO of Macco's Floor Covering, recently joined the CASA of Brown County Board of Directors. 

  • Board of Directors Secretary John Bushmaker joined the De Pere Police Department as a Social Worker. 

  • Board of Directors Member Kimbery Sawyer joined EVERSANA as a Talent Acquisition Partner.