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CASA Integrity MAY 2018
CASA Of Bell & Coryell Counties
112 N. Main Street Belton, TX 76513 (254) 774-1881
Website: www.casabellcoryell.org/
https://www.facebook.co
m/bellcoryellcasa/
https://twitter.com/casab
ellcoryell
https://smile.amazon.com
/ch/47-1771665
REMINDER: Advocate
timesheets are due on the 5th of the month!
Hello to all CASA Volunteers and Supporters of CASA! Can you believe it’s May 2018? We are one month off the halfway point for our fiscal year! We held multiple fundraisers as well as 2 training sessions, adding 21 new CASA volunteers. At the same time, we have provided assistance to 93 new children. Our grand total for all new children last year was 87! I want to thank all CASA volunteers (seasoned and new) for volunteering with our organization. You are the foundation; it is your actions that provide the care of our children and place a face on the CASA organization. Keep spreading the word in the communities we serve and we may just serve every child in foster care with a CASA volunteer. To those CASA volunteers, outreach volunteers, and board members who so graciously gave their time and assisted in our fundraising planning activities, we could not have been successful without you. Just in the last 3 events alone (the St. Patrick’s Day 5K, CASA by the Pool, and CASA on Main), we have raised over $8,500. Outreach resulted in great coverage from Lamar billboards, time donated by the Don Ringler family on their digital board, coverage from Ann Harker at Central Texas Living Channel 25 KXXV, Killeen Harker Heights Herald, and the Belton Journal! For all fundraisers thus far, over $18,700.00 has been raised. Keep it up, CASA! To our continuous CASA Champion Supporters who give so graciously and without hesitation, you are sustaining our growth. It is through your financial contributions that CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties has the ability to train CASA Volunteers to serve our children in foster care and provide them a voice for their right to a safe placement, permanency in family life, and a loving home. This is a newsletter of “Thanks-sharing” to each of you. It is a privilege to our staff to be a part of the CASA journey with our children in foster care.
Kelly Hardy, Executive Director
New CASA Volunteer Training
Thursday, July 12, 2018
5:30pm – 7:30pm CASA Office
A CONTINOUS CHAMPION SUPPORTER
THANK YOU!
The one thing more important to Kwik Chek than becoming a part of the community is their strong and gracious desire to give back!
Court Appointed Special Advocates are on that community list and they have included our CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties as a
program they support.
Kwik Chek, we thank you for helping our CASA grow in service to abused and neglected children in Bell and Coryell Counties. Your
help is a blessing and allows us to reach out and grow for the
children in our community.
WHO CAN
BE A CASA?
If you or
someone you know has heart, strength, and
compassion to speak up for
children, let them know!
Court Appointed Special Advocates
are volunteers who pledge to
give their time to help children
journey through the foster care system. They
speak on behalf of a child at court
hearings and use their voice to put the best interests of the child first.
If you have or know someone
that has the qualities to give children another
chance, please email Karli
Barger:
Kbarger.bccasa @outlook.com
C A S A
Strengthening
the voices of children
WONDERING
WHO SOME OF OUR
SUPPORTERS ARE?
Central Texas & Greater Fort Hood
BELL COUNTY Comm. Court
CORYELL CO.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR UNITED WAY
INCLUDES CASA OF BELL AND CORYELL
We are blessed, believed in, and given great support by United Way Central Texas and United Way Greater Fort Hood Area. Once again, both
agencies have provided for our organization in their foundation giving. The United Way ensures our ability to train Court Appointed Special
Advocates to be of service to our children in foster care.
Thank You United Way! We at CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties are grateful to have both UNITED WAY CENTRAL TEXAS AND UNITED WAY OF
GREATER FORTH HOOD ON OUR TEAM as a support.
What can we do to give back? You can give to CASA of Bell and Coryell
through United Way’s capital campaigns. When giving to United Way, you would designate your contribution of funds to CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties. We have the forms and encourage you to give UNITED
when giving to CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties.
Without hesitation, the Subhani Foundation has been a great supporter of children in need, including the Boys and Girls Club. As a CASA Champion
Supporter, The Subhani Foundation continues to assist CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties growth and expansion into Bell and Coryell to benefit our
children in foster care through the impact of a CASA volunteer voice. This foundation understands the need to support hope and change in the young lives of children.
Thank you Subhani Foundation for your actions and confidence in the mission of CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties and recognizing the impact
CASA volunteers can make in our communities, one child at a time.
Comm. Court
THE SWALM Foundation
The Subhani Foundation
Frank and
Sue Mayborn Foundation
MISSED OUR APRIL EVENTS?
NO WORRIES, WE HAVE PICS! CASA on Main: FOOD TRUCKS 4 CASA FAMILY EVENT
April 14, 2018
KZ FRAZIER PRODUCTION
“BEHIND CLOSED DOORS”
APRIL 28, 2018
WE COULD NOT BE SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT YOUR HELP!!!
A special “Thank You” to the board members who assisted in planning events: Bette Robinson, Tina Capito, Kerry Ann Frazier and Lee Ann Deal.
Another special “Thank You” to the CASA volunteers who assisted in the planning of these events: Nicole Slaughter (instrumental in the Fun Run), Whitney King (instrumental in CASA by the Pool and CASA Food Trucks), Holly Puckett and the whole Puckett Family,
Channel Respers, Imelda Egan, Rolana Frank and Scott Baxter.
A BIG WELCOME TO CASA'S NEW VOLUNTEERS!
We are thrilled to welcome 9 new volunteers to our
fantastic CASA team in Bell and Coryell Counties!
From left to right: Ellen Wright, Michelle Wininger, Lindsey Beaton (new CASA Supervisor), Traci White, Domenica
Fernandez, Eberge Maximilien, Trezure McJimson, Judge Van Orden, and Lin McBee.
MAY 2018 OUTREACH:
May 19: Safe Kids Day 2018 Annual Bike Rodeo
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR OUTREACH
DON’T BE SHY!
CASA needs your help! We are growing in events and are spread
thin. If you would like to tend an outreach table or speak at an
upcoming event, PLEASE SIGN UP! Contact Karli Barger by phone at
(254) 488-8529 or by email at [email protected].
WELCOME KARLI BARGER NEW RECRUITER & TRAINER
We know, there has been a rough patch; however, a new day has
dawned! We are really excited to welcome Karli Barger to our team as the new Recruiting and Training Coordinator of CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties. Karli earned a B.A. in Political Science with three years of focus
in public secondary education. Karli also served as a program assistant for the H-LSAMP Scholars Program, helping traditionally
underrepresented college students in STEM fields prepare for the workforce through ongoing professional development opportunities throughout their college careers. As an AmeriCorps VISTA alum, Karli has
experience developing and facilitating a statewide college and career readiness training program for Arizona educators through the Arizona
Department of Education and the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. In her new role, Karli brings with her experience in recruiting, interviewing, training, marketing, conducting community outreach, providing technical
support, and procedural guidance. She is thrilled to be entering her new role and joining the team of CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties. Feel free
to contact her at any time or come by and introduce yourself!
Karli’s contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (254) 488-8529
GOT In-Service Training?
Get your in-service training by reviewing the below information and sign
up! We have new instructors who have volunteered to teach skills to help us cultivate your abilities for the children we serve. Texas CASA requires
your in-service to stay current to handle cases.
DON’T WANT TO LEAVE HOME?
EASY OPTIONS TO COMPLETE 12 HOURS OF
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
Know, we scheduled in-service trainings and are in the process of developing and scheduling more in-service training opportunities for our
fantastic volunteers. We want to remind all current CASA volunteers that there are several other options available to complete your 12 hours of in-
service training other than attending our office in-service trainings:
1. Stop by at our office and check out one or more of the many books,
movies, and training videos available to you. 2. If you attend a workshop, conference, forum, training, etc. related
to foster care or want to attend a training you believe is relevant to
your work as a CASA, bring it in. 3. Texas CASA has multiple webinars, all worth a look and learn for
credits. 4. Brown Bags with Judge Van Orden and Lunch with the Judge with
Judge Mundkowsky always count! They field new and different
questions every month and every session counts towards your 12 hours of in-service!
In order to receive credit for any in-service training you perform on your own without signing in as a group, you will need to provide a one-page summary of the material covered. These summaries should include what
you learned and how you believe it will benefit you in serving abused and neglected children in foster care.
Be reflective and insightful!
NEWS FROM TEXAS & TEXAS CASA
Texas CASA Blogs: Explore THE CASA VOICE and stay up-to-date on Texas CASA and the 71 local CASA programs across our beautiful state. If you
are looking for the latest tips, announcements, and training opportunities, take a look at INSIDE CASA.
TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WANTS YOU TO KNOW MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
One out of five children have a diagnosable mental health need. Unfortunately, not every child receives mental health services. Whether
this is due to a lack of knowledge about services or difficulties accessing services, children and families need to know it’s OK and important to seek help.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Postpartum Depression
Awareness Month. Like chronic diseases, mental health requires ongoing treatment with medications and therapy, which can help people improve and recover. Local efforts aim to reduce the impact of mental illness on
Texas communities by raising awareness about the importance of children’s mental health so that children receive help for mental health
disorders with the same urgency as other health conditions.
9TH ANNUAL EDUCATION REACH FOR TEXANS CONFERENCE ON JUNE 1-2 IN DENTON
CASA program staff, volunteers and others who are interested in learning
more about supporting foster youth and alumni in attending college or preparing for post-secondary educational opportunities should consider
registering for Education Reach for Texans’ upcoming conference.
The 9th Annual Education Reach for Texans Conference will be hosted by North Central Texas Community College (NCTC), Texas Woman’s University (TWU), and the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton,
Texas. The conference dates are Friday and Saturday, June 1-2, 2018, and the event will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton
Convention Center.
LICENSE PLATE FUND – Texas CASA
DID YOU KNOW THERE WAS ONE? Yes, there is and your purchase of license plates results in funding. Once on your car, you are a rolling advertisement for the worthiest of causes. So, do not hesitate.
Get a CASA license plate today! Go to https://texascasa.org/learning-center/resources/licens-plate-fund/
Through the CASA License Plate Fund (LSP), local CASA programs are
awarded an amount each year according to the number of CASA license plates registered in their service area. These funds can be claimed by a one-time LSP Request for Reimbursement (RFR) before the end of the
grant period.
RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING
New Volunteer Training
Thursday, July 12, 2018| 5:30PM – 8:00PM | CASA Office
Do you or someone you know want to make difference for a child in the
foster care system? Please plan to join us on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at our office. This round of training will include 30 hours of in-class and at-home learning, along with 3 hours of court
observation prior to being sworn in as an official Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Visit our website to submit an application.
APPLY TO BECOME A CASA AT: www.casabellcoryell.org/volunteer/training/
If you know someone that has the passion and qualities to be a CASA,
nominate them!
You may also contact Karli Barger directly if you would like to sign up.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (254) 488-8529
CLICK HERE to view the current pre-service training schedule.
Advocate Timesheets Due by 5th of Each Month
Please turn in your timesheets no later than the 5th of the month – this allows
CASA to receive funding dollars for your hard work! For questions about your timesheets, please contact your Advocate Supervisor or admin by calling (254) 774-1881 or emailing [email protected].
Please remember to not use names – only the title of the person, (i.e. teacher,
doctor, CPS worker, supervisor, child, mom, dad, foster mom, foster dad, etc.).
112 N. Main Street Belton Texas 76513
254.774.1881
www.casabellcoryell.org
www.facebook.com/bellcoryellcasa/
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Our team of volunteers, board, and staff are grateful to all of our supporters – and you, our individual donors and CASA Volunteers who
continue to stand up for and support CASA OF BELL AND CORYELL
COUNTIES.