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CASA of the River Region is pleased to welcome Tommy Arnold and Sarah Gibson as new members of our Board of Directors. Both bring strong professional experience, community leadership, and a shared commitment to ensuring children who have experienced abuse or neglect have a consistent, caring advocate. Tommy Arnold is Owner, CEO, and Principal Broker of Aspire Real Estate Group . He brings nonprofit leadership experience and a personal connection to CASA’s mission through h

Since 2023, David Kirsh, a retired family law attorney, has served as a volunteer advocate with CASA of the River Region—providing a steady, caring voice for children affected by abuse and neglect. Over a career spanning more than 40 years, Kirsh practiced family law in Illinois and Colorado, handling divorce, custody, domestic violence, and mediation cases. Beginning in the mid-1980s, he also volunteered with attorney assistance programs, supporting lawyers whose mental heal

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—up

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