Fore the Kids, 25th Annual CASA Golf Tournament
CASA Project Worcester County is thrilled to host our 25th annual Fore the Kids golf tournament on May 22nd, 2023!
The event will be hosted at the beautiful and exclusive Sterling National Country Club on their private course and will benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Project. We look forward to a successful and enjoyable 25th golf tournament as we continue to challenge ourselves to address the crisis in our child welfare system and to work to be able to serve every abused, neglected, and vulnerable child in Worcester County.
To join us, fill out our online form here or complete the downloaded form below and send to Kris Wilhelmy at kwilhelmy@thecasaproject.org.
Winter 2023 Newsletter!
“The Advocate”
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Volunteer Today!
CASA Project Worcester County recruits, screens, and trains community volunteers to be appointed advocates for children that have been abused and neglected in Worcester County!
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Investigate and fact-find, helping a judge learn the nuances of each child’s prospective caregiver situations.
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Advocate for any medical, mental health, and educational services that a child may need while in foster care.
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Monitor case progress and well-being of the child to aid in obtaining a safe and permanent home as quickly as possible.
Nationwide, over 1,700 children a day are the victims of a violent crime or physically or sexually abused. Nearly 8,700 children are removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect in Massachusetts alone. These numbers could be considerably higher as a significant number of crimes against children go unreported.
Some encouraging news is that statistics also show that children who experience trauma fare better if they have one reliable, consistent adult in their lives. This is where CASA Advocates help fill the gap.
Our passion is to provide each child with an advocate to stand by them, amplify their voice, and advocate for their best interests. Children supported by CASA Advocates are far more likely to find safe, permanent homes and half as likely to re-enter foster care, and also receive better services and perform better in school. They are more also likely to graduate and become successful adults.
Help support CASA Project Worcester County today!
ask casa Virtual Trainings
Ask CASA virtual trainings are monthly informational sessions for CASA Volunteers and community members. New connections and opportunities are given to Volunteers at each session. Take a look at previous sessions by visiting our YouTube channel!
At our most recent Ask CASA, Stacey Jackson presented on Navigating IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) and Educational Advocacy. CASAs often attend IEP meetings and advocate for children to receive the services they need. We are so appreciative of Stacey for sharing her knowledge, thank you!
Ask CASA virtual trainings also count towards the annual continuing education hours required of all CASA Volunteers. If you want to learn more about what is expected of you as a CASA Volunteer, contact us by emailing volunteer@thecasaproject.org.
2022 New CASA Volunteer TRAINING Dates
New Volunteer Training Dates: March 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th, April 4th, and 6th
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Join us in our 2023 NEW Volunteer Training to learn what goes into being a CASA Volunteer! We look forward to meeting and working with each and every one of you!
Welcome our newest volunteer group!
Thank you to our donors!
CASA Project Worcester County would not be able to continue our advocacy for children in foster care without the help, support, and partnerships we receive from these Foundations. We are extremely grateful for these donors and our individual donors who make our work possible!
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