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Welcoming our newest CASA Volunteer Advocates This fall, a committed group of community members chose to stand up for children involved in the child welfare system by becoming CASA Volunteer Advocates. Through comprehensive training led by Training Manager Kayla Casey, these individuals are preparing to serve as steady, informed voices for children navigating complex and often uncertain circumstances. We are proud to welcome our newest CASA Volunteer Advocates: Darryl Shannon

Aspire Real Estate Group and Cardinal Moving made a special delivery of toys to CASA. CASA of the River Region is filled with gratitude and awe for the way our community has shown up for children in need. This holiday season, thanks to the generosity of everyday individuals, businesses, churches, civic groups, and community partners, a record-breaking 240 children  will receive essential items, warm clothing, toys, and special gifts straight from the top of their wish lists—

For seventeen years, CASA volunteer advocate Kelli Blevins  has offered steady support to children experiencing some of the most uncertain moments of their lives. Her long-standing commitment is rooted in something simple but powerful: being a consistent, trusted presence for children who need it most. A Commitment to Consistency Kelli describes her favorite part of being a CASA with heartfelt clarity: “My favorite aspect of the CASA role is the powerful commitment to consist

Last Friday, Jefferson County Family Court opened its doors to one of the most joyful events of the year—its annual celebration of National Adoption Day . More than 40 children  officially joined their forever families as judges finalized adoptions, cameras clicked, relatives cheered, and children beamed with excitement. It was a morning filled with gratitude, emotion, and the unmistakable sense that lives were forever changed. CASA of the River Region was honored to once aga

Today, we celebrate World Kindness Day , a day dedicated to spreading compassion, empathy, and goodwill across the globe. At CASA of the River Region, kindness isn’t just a sentiment—it’s at the heart of everything we do. CASA Volunteer Advocates are everyday people who make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. By offering their time, attention, and advocacy, these volunteers provide more than support—they provide a consi