by casaphl | Nov 19, 2020 | News
Philadelphia PA, November 11, 2020: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Philadelphia is proud to announce a grant from the Vai Sikahema Foundation of $6,000, taking the 20K for 2020 Campaign above and beyond its goal. Going Above and Beyond Executive Director Happi...
by casaphl | Oct 28, 2020 | Events
CASA Speaker Series 2020 returns November 16th! Best Practices in Advocating for Trafficked Youth: Legal, Medical & Social Work Considerations Three local experts will use case examples to illustrate how trafficked youth need a coordinated and interdisciplinary...
by casaphl | Oct 5, 2020 | News
Independence Chapter: Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania & Southern New Jersey Your CASA child may be eligible for a Big Brother/Big Sister! Talk to the CUA worker. Here are the instructions for things to consider before making a making a referral and how the CUA...
by casaphl | Oct 5, 2020 | News
Overview: We are excited about the National CASA/GAL Network Book Club, where staff and volunteers can engage in facilitated dialogue. As expressed recently, current events have caused us to reflect and find ways we can address racism, injustices, diversity, equity,...
by casaphl | Sep 9, 2020 | News
CASA Philadelphia welcomed a new President of its Board of Director this June, Caroline Rosch. No stranger to the world of nonprofit management, Caroline is the Managing Director of Portfolio Management and Operations at Reinvestment Fund. “Caroline brings a strong...
by casaphl | Sep 1, 2020 | News
Those who follow CASA have probably noticed we have several new faces at CASA in recent months. We are so excited to be bringing on so many amazing new staff members, especially now as we welcome record numbers of new volunteers. With so many unknowns happening all...
by casaphl | Aug 17, 2020 | News
SEE what we’ve been up to and how were are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
by casaphl | Jul 15, 2020 | News
Maura McInerney, Legal Director at The Education Law Center has been a litigator in the private and public sectors for over twenty-five years. In addition to leading ELC’s litigation efforts, Maura engages in legislative and policy work at the national and state level...
by casaphl | Jun 27, 2020 | News
Claudia Baker, volunteer recruiter for CASA Philadelphia and Leigh Anne McKelvey, Executive Director of CASA Youth Advocates in Chester and Delaware Counties both speak about the importance of having a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) by a child’s side...
by casaphl | Jun 24, 2020 | News
Celebrating Family During Reunification Month June is National Reunification Month. In all cases reunification is the desired goal, but in more than 50% of cases that is sadly not the outcome. CASA works to always move toward reunification when possible and believes...
