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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 the first in-person oath ceremony since the pandemic ad it fall on the final night of a five-week training program. Judge Frank Sullivan will swear in a married couple, CCSD staff, UNLV students, moms, City of Henderson staff, non-profit founder/director, realtors and casino employees . The CASA Program needs more volunteers to meet the goal of 1,000 volunteers to meet the advocacy needs of abused and neglected children in Clark County. Those interested can learn more at one of the many monthly online orientations. Potential volunteers for the CASA program can call 702-455-4306 or visit www.casalasvegas.org to sign up for one of the upcoming online orientations.
u00b7 Wednesday, Apr. 20 (6 – 7 p.m.)
u00b7 Friday, Apr. 22 (noon – 1 p.m.)
u00b7 Wednesday, May 4 (noon – 1 p.m.)
u00b7 Friday, May 13 (9 a.m. – 10 a.m.)
u00b7 Wednesday, May 18 (6 – 7 p.m.)
u00b7 Friday, May 27 (noon – 1 p.m.)
The CASA program, which is part of the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court, recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers to represent the best interests of foster children in Clark County. The advocates represent the children in school, child and family team meetings, and in court. Volunteering for the program involves a two-year commitment and a willingness to spend quality time with the children to advocate for them. In 1980, Judge John Mendoza led the creation of the CASA Program in Clark County.
“When you give abused and neglected kids a CASA, you give them a voice. When you give them a voice, you give them hope. When you give them hope, you give them a future,” said Family Court Judge Frank Sullivan, who presides over the program. “CASA’s are the eyes and ears for the court. They provide a voice and offer stability for kids who are in foster care and don’t otherwise have a lot of stability in their lives.”
“Everyday, CASA volunteers are advocating for and changing the stories of abused and neglected children,” said Presiding Family Court Judge Rebecca Burton “We invite those who really want to make a difference in our community to visit casalasvegas.org to learn more and sign up for one of the online orientations.”
The ceremony will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/CASALasVegas at 6 p.m.
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