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CASA Online Connector Premier Issue, April 2007
Spring is a time of new beginnings. Abused and neglected children need a new beginning in life so they can thrive. CASA volunteers work with these children every day, as they advocate for their best interests and help them find a safe, permanent home.
Georgia CASA has introduced legislation to clearly define and clarify CASA in Georgia’s Code. The legislation, known as House Bill (H.B.) 270, helps others in understanding CASA’s role in providing quality advocacy for children as well as outlining the responsibilities and limitations of CASA volunteers. These clear requirements will help ensure consistent, high quality advocacy across the state. H.B. 270 unanimously passed the House and is currently awaiting consideration by the full Senate after unanimously passing out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 26th. Visit http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2007_08/sum/hb270.htm for updates.
The third annual Georgia CASA Luncheon & Fashion Show was on March 14th at Maggiano’s in Buckhead. A painting by Atlanta artist Linda James was featured and Melanie Boltax won it as part of a raffle package. Celebrity model was media broadcaster Holly Firfer. Ted Hall, of 11Alive (WXIA-TV) in Atlanta, was commentator. Attendees enjoyed a delicious Italian lunch, fashions from several Buckhead boutiques and the chance to win spectacular raffle prizes. They also learned all about how the CASA organization in Georgia helps abused and neglected children.
Two CASA programs have begun this fiscal year. South Central CASA, located in Cordele, serves Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly and Wilcox counties. Brad Ray is the Executive Director.
Join us as we work towards “painting a brighter future” for the children served by CASA. The Georgia CASA State Conference will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta on Saturday, April 28th. Judge R. Michael Key from LaGrange, GA, will give the keynote address at the awards luncheon, where Mary Eva DuBose will be awarded as the 2006 CASA Volunteer of the Year in Georgia. The conference will include exceptional workshops and dynamic speakers, so make plans to join us today! For more information and to register, visit http://www.gacasa.org/Conference-2007.html
Georgia CASA has numerous videos that may be checked out by affiliate programs. Two of our newest offerings include: The mission of Georgia CASA is to develop and support court-sanctioned, community-based programs that provide trained and supervised volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court deprivation proceedings. |
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