Judge to transform to fairy godmother to make adoptions magical experience
Being adopted and having a forever family is a dream come true for many children in our community who have suffered abuse and neglect. Each year around Halloween, District Court Family Judge Cynthia Giuliani transforms to a fairy godmother to makes kids’ adoptions wishes a [...]
CASA volunteers will enter holiday season with a new purpose after they swear to take action for abused and neglected children
A fresh group of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will gain a new sense of purpose in time for the holiday season after they are sworn in at a ceremony at the Eighth Judicial District Family Court on Monday, Oct. 24 at noon, at Family [...]
19 people swear as CASA volunteers to ensure needs of 48 abused and neglected children are heard
Friends and family brought flowers and came to show their support for the newest group of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who took an oath to speak up for abused and neglected children at a swearing-in ceremony on Monday. The CEO of the Nevada Donor [...]
Aug. 11 Family Bench Bar to offer secrets to improve effectiveness in court
Attorneys who practice family law are invited to attend the Family Bench Bar meeting on Aug. 11 at noon in courtroom 9 at the Family Court, 601N. Pecos Road.The agenda will include the following:Announcements/UpdatesAdministrative Announcements (Presiding Judge Hoskin) – This is when Judge Hoskin reveals [...]
17 everyday people take oath that makes them exceptionally special to abused and neglected children
Seventeen everyday people became exceptionally special to abused and neglected children on May 16, when they took an oath to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). They swore to be an effective voice for children in foster care and to give them a say on what happens with their life. The volunteers successfully completed training so they [...]
Children’s Advocates To Take Oath To Make Difference Of A Lifetime
Children who have experienced traumatizing family situations and placed into foster care will gain a new voice when 17 new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in at a ceremony at the Eighth Judicial District Family Court on Monday, May 16 at [...]
The push is on to be prepared for trial
The Family Court caseload has a significant volume of propria persona (pro per) cases. That volume presents challenges. Steps have been taken to help those who represent themselves with resources through the Family Law Self-Help Center and website http://www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org.The push is also on to get [...]
April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and a great time to consider volunteering as a CASA Volunteer
Children who are in foster care face daunting challenges. They are generally traumatized by abuse and neglect and have to face their day-to-day lives with constant uncertainty. A Light of Hope Ceremony was held at the Eighth Judicial District Family Court to illuminate the need for volunteers [...]
Light Of Hope Ceremony to be held to ignite interest in helping abused and neglected children
Children who are in foster care face daunting challenges. They are generally traumatized by abuse and neglect and have to face their day-to-day lives with constant uncertainty. A Light of Hope Ceremony will be held at the Eighth Judicial District Family Court on Monday, Apr. [...]
District Court CASA Program Passes Rigorous National Certification With Flying Colors
The Eighth Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) has been awarded certification by the National CASA Association, and passed the national organization’s high standards for quality child advocacy with flying colors.The CASA program recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers to represent the best [...]
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