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Our volunteer of the quarter for the 1st quarter of 2015 is volunteer Kaila Roeser. Kaila has been a CASA volunteer since 2012 and is also currently serving as secretary of the Heartland CASA Board of Directors. Kaila became a CASA Volunteer because she wanted to advocate for children to have more permanent homes. Her parents were foster parents for many children over the years and Kaila said that it was sometimes difficult seeing a child return home after being part of their family for several years. Kaila was a supervisor at Younkers Department Store then decided to pursue her education and get a degree. After she completed her schooling, she worked at Goodwill Industries and the Center for Independent Living. She is now retired. Kaila and her husband Fred have been married for 48 years this November. They have 3 grown children, 6 grandchildren, and 2 dogs. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, traveling/sightseeing, and volunteering. Kaila is currently involved with the following: The Board of Christmas Cheer(for over 40 years), Hall County Historical Society, and a member of the Preceptor Kappa, a Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Kaila shared for those thinking about volunteering, that it is very worthwhile and you can get so much out of the experience. Kaila also said that she feels that it is a great way to meet and learn about people. We would like to say Thank You Kaila for making a difference! |
| "For The Love of Children" Awards - Tickets on Sale Starting April 6th Heartland CASA, along with the Association for Child Abuse Prevention, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Boys Town, Central Nebraska Child Advocacy Center, and Crisis Center, INC will be holding the 1st annual "For the Love of Children" banquet on Thursday, May 7th at Riverside Golf Club. During this banquet, 1 lifetime Achievement award and 3 other awards will be given to area community members who have made contributions to child well-being through their employment or volunteer involvement. Tickets for the event will go on sale Monday, April 6th and can be purchased for $25 at HyVee or either Skagway Store. |
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8am-3:30pm
Embassy Suites, Lincoln
Join us for a day of motivation, education and celebration for volunteers who serve abused and neglected youth in Nebraska! Hear Noah benShea, a scholar, International Best-Selling author and Director of the Justice Project to share his keen insights on CASA's work! You will receive a copy of his book, " The Journey to Greatness, and How to Get There."
For more information, or to register, visit www.nebraskacasa.org
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 18th - Nebraska CASA Volunteer Conference, 8:00am - 3:30pm, Embassy Suites Hotel, Lincoln. To register go to www.nebraskacasa.org
Thursday, April 23rd - Lunch and Learn, Noon-1pm at Heartland CASA office. Guest speaker will be Lex Ann Roach, Executive Director of Crisis Center, INC discussing domestic violence
Friday, April 24th - Office Closed for Arbor Day Thursday, April 30th - Volunteer Recognition and Open House, 10:00am - 11:00am and 5pm-6pm, Heartland CASA Office. Join us as we celebrate the great work of our CASA volunteers. There will be a special gift for all of our volunteers along with snacks and punch.
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Program Statistics
How Are We Doing?
This month
101
children had active, adjudicated cases in Hall, Howard, Hamilton, and Merrick Counties.
34
children were served by 17
CASA Volunteers. That equals 34%
of children served.
Who do you know that is a potential CASA Volunteer? Please help us connect with them and take one step closer of reaching our goal to serve EVERY child by 2020.
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Volunteer Corner
A Reminder about Court Reports
*Court reports are due 10 days prior to the court hearing and should be emailed to Volunteer Coordinator Lisa Soto at [email protected] *You need to sign the original Court Report and take it with you to court. The county attorney will enter the original report into evidence and give it to the judge. *The Heartland CASA office mails all other court reports to the legal parties on the case (GAL, County Attorney, DHHS, Foster Care Review Office, and Parent(s) Attorney(s).) No other parties should be given copies of the court report. *Court Reports should be written for all disposition and review hearings. |
| Go Big Give! Mark your calendars for May 1st for Go Big Give, a 24 hour day of giving for Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties. This year you can make pre-pledges to an organization starting April 13th. To donate to Heartland CASA go to http://www.gobiggive.org/#npo/heartland-casa
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The Heartland CASA Staff have been hard at work updating our website. The front page now includes a scrolling calendar of events and the Upcoming Events page has a calendar will all events of Heartland CASA and our partners listed. We also now have a list of board members and staff bios on the website. Stop by and check it out at
www.heartlandcasa.org!
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www.facebook.com/HeartlandCASA and click on the like button!
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Project Everlast had a blast Sunday March 8th & Monday March 9th in Lincoln for their annual Legislative Days. Five of our Project Everlast members attended and studied different potential bills that were currently being discussed for passing or denial by the Nebraska State Legislature. All day Sunday every bill that sparked an interest, the youth would research, discuss and put together a presentation to perform for the senators over a luncheon put on at the Capitol. Each member provided youth voice to the different topics the bills were discussing as well as provided reasons for supporting or opposing the bill. It was a wonderful experience to collaborate with the senators on important topics as well as watch the youth show such leadership and interest in our Legislature here in Nebraska.
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