Pictured, from left at the table, are the three new CASA volunteers being sworn in by The Honorable Chad L. Carey: Michele Milner, Natosha Hall, and Kimberly Mongold. Front row from left are current CASA volunteers Sandy Bigley, Kenna Edwards, Kathy Vincent, Becky Miller, and Gail Satterthwaite, and (back row from right) Elizabeth Biggane. Family members of the newest CASA volunteers are also pictured.

Courtesy photo

On Nov. 14 at the Clinton County Courthouse, the Honorable Chad L. Carey officially swore in three new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Clinton County.

This new class of CASA volunteers will be assigned to a child or sibling group who they will commit to advocating for until the closure of their case. As a part of their advocacy, they will get to know important adults in the life of the child they represent, such as parents, foster parents, teachers, doctors, therapists and more.

In all cases, CASA volunteers are steadfast, consistent presences for the children they serve, making sure they are safe and have the resources and connections they need to grow and thrive. They work with families to build life-long support systems for both the child and parents that will continue after the case is closed.

If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, you can visit their website at clintoncasa.org.