NEW ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #2 shelley thompson The second nominee for New Advocate of the Year is Shelley Thompson. Shelley is a retired educator, grandmother, and avid golfer. She recently wrapped up her first case, which she finished…
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #2 donna desforges The second nominee for Advocate of the Year is Donna Desforges. An advocate for two years, Donna is generous, caring, and kindhearted. She always makes a special connection with the families in…
NEW ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #1 Josette Trantham The first nominee for New Advocate of the Year is Josette Trantham. Josette (known as JoJo by her grandchildren) is a full-time special education teacher whose skills and experience, along with…
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE #1 Becky JODZIO Becky began her journey as a CASA advocate in September of 2021. Eager to start, she attended our Amplifying Advocacy Conference that same month, even before accepting a case. She accepted a…
THE april ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH IS: brigett allen! Please join us in celebrating the April Advocate of the Month, Brigett Allen! To say that Brigett goes above and beyond would be an understatement. She is the advocate on two…
THE march ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH IS: shelley thompson! The March Advocate of the Month is Shelley Thompson. Shelley has been an advocate since September and has quickly become an integral part of the CASA organization. She demonstrates a fierce…
CASA to Advance Mission from A New Home One of the taglines of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is helping children to find a “Safe, Permanent Home-As Quickly as Possible”. In that same vein, CASA’s desire for permanency, in order…
THE February ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH IS: becky jodzio! February’s Advocate of the Month is Rebecca Jodzio, who goes by Becky. Becky has been an advocate for over 1 year but with the amount of work and effort she puts…
THE January ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH IS: Laurie Munoz! CASA’s Advocate of the Month for January is Laurie Munoz. Laurie has been an advocate for almost 3 years and has been assigned to her current case since November…