On June 15, to commemorate Pride Month, President Biden signed an Executive Order Advancing Equality for LGBTQ+ individuals. In addition to numerous other protections for children and families, section five Read More
While National Foster Care Month is an appropriate time for us to reflect on our work within the foster care system, we want to bring it back to the core Read More
No matter your level of involvement with the courts or a CASA Program, legislation is an important piece of both. Currently, there are four new articles that impact our work, Read More
Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio recently welcomed Tater Tot, a professional therapy dog, to Summit County Juvenile Court, located at 650 Dan Street in Akron. Tater Tot’s role at the court Read More
When we think about what the average 15-year-old in America is doing, we might think about things like playing on TikTok, doing homework, and sleeping a lot. What we don’t Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doug Stephens dougstephens@ohiocasa.org OHIO CASA RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT ITS NEED FOR MORE VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES Change a Child’s StoryTM national ad awareness campaign serves as a call Read More
This week, Ohio CASA’s Domestic Violence Services Director Megan McCombs Heydlauff provided testimony advocating for HB226. Click here to read the full bill. Below is Megan’s testimony: Chairman LaRe, Vice Read More
In 2020, Ohio CASA was honored to recognize Lisa Dickson for International Women’s Day. This year, we are proud to share our appreciation and admiration for two women from Ohio Read More
The new year can often bring plenty of reflection, planning, and opportunity at state and local levels. As we work together through the ongoing pandemic, implementing change and improving best Read More
