Child Abuse Prevention Month To Wrap Up With 24 New CASA Volunteers Who Will Swear Oath To Speak For Children Who Need An Advocate
The CASA Program will finish the month of April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month, on a high note, when 24 new volunteers swear an oath to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). On April 28 at noon, in courtroom 9 at Family Court at 601 N. Pecos Road, the new volunteers will participate in […]
Gleaming pinwheels to be planted to make important statement
Stories about child abuse break people’s hearts. They’re left wondering what they can do to help. April is child abuse prevention month. Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted at family court on March 31 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road, near the Family Court flagpole. The gleaming pinwheels are intended to bring attention to […]
A volunteer army is growing by 17 – more needed
A volunteer army is growing by 17 on Monday, March 6, at an oath ceremony for Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. These new volunteers are stepping up to speak for abused and neglected children. They have successfully completed five weeks of training. They will spend between two to three hours a week, getting to […]
CASA Program building re-named after big-hearted child advocate who left a lasting legacy
The building that houses the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is now known as the Tyrone Thompson CASA Children’s Center at Fortye Hall. The building at 601 N. Pecos Road is a hub of activity that makes a world of difference for abused and neglected children who are in foster care. The mission of […]
Friends and families share their awe of loved ones helping children
Each of the 17 CASA volunteers at the recent Oath ceremony collected their certificate from Judge Frank Sullivan and shared why they became a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Family and friends were on hand to witness the momentous occasion. The CASA volunteers’ loved ones gushed with pride as they said a few words on behalf […]
Life coach and 17 others will join the ranks of CASA volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children
A life coach is one of 18 exceptional volunteers who will be taking an oath to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) this Friday, October 14 at 3 p.m., at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, in courtroom 9. The volunteers represent a cross-section of our community including a therapist, a law enforcement officer, […]
New team in Las Vegas expected to score big for kids
The Champions for CASA non-profit launched today and they’re expected to score big for abused and neglected kids. Judge Frank Sullivan introduced the Champions for CASA as “the newest team in Las Vegas with the mission to recruit, retain and recognize Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers.” The need is big. In Clark County there are […]
Mighty group of volunteers to swear oath to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected kids
Mighty group of freshly trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in August 19 at noon, at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, in courtroom 9. The volunteers will advocate for the best interests of children, but, many more volunteers are needed to fill the need for CASA volunteers for more than […]
Tonight 23 new CASA Volunteers to swear oath in a live ceremony to speak for best interests of abused and neglected children
A diverse cross-section of 23 newly trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in Tonight April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center, ODC 3 to advocate for the best interests for 59 children in foster care. It is [...]
Hundreds of pinwheels to be planted during child abuse prevention month to promote the big need for CASA volunteers
Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted by CASA volunteers, court staff, judges, and child welfare partners at Family Court on April 8 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road near the Family Court flagpole, to bring attention to April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Court [...]