National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October was first declared National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Although there has been substantial progress in reducing domestic violence, an average of 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute. Domestic violence incidents affect every person within a home and can have long-lasting negative effects on children's emotional well-being, and social and academic functioning.*

"Children who witness domestic violence can suffer severe emotional and developmental difficulties that are similar to those of children who are direct victims of abuse," said CASA of Brown County Youth Director Taylor Connell. "Difficulties may include anxiety, difficulty concentrating, nightmares and sleeplessness, and aggression. Children are at greater risk of long-term health problems when becoming adults including depression, substance abuse, and heart disease. A violent and hostile environment has devastating effects on children." 

During pre-service training, CASA volunteers learn about the impact of domestic violence to help them advocate for children, provide support, and recommend resources that are in the child’s best interest.

With a CASA volunteer by their side, children have a caring, consistent voice to support their well-being and help lower the risk of negative outcomes.

*https://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/national-domestic-violence-awareness-month

CASA Volunteer Spotlight

Sworn in last November, Eric has been a dedicated volunteer to two teen boys living in foster care. During their time together, Eric and the boys have created memories together playing basketball outside and setting goals for the future.

Being a constant adult presence in both their lives, Eric has built trust that allows them to have a safe place to ask questions related to important life skills and their futures.



"Being a CASA volunteer is an opportunity to get out there and put in the work to make a difference," says CASA Volunteer Eric. "I really feel like I am making a difference by rolling up my sleeves for a better community and world."

One caring, consistent adult in the life of a child who has experienced adversity is critical and helps to build resiliency and hope. Thank you to Eric and all of our CASA volunteers for the impact they make every day! Learn more about ways you can make a difference below.

Thank You Kelly for Being Our Star Dancer!

The NEW Dancing With Our Stars event was truly epic and so inspiring! We are very fortunate to live in such a caring community!

The event raised over $591,000 to support eight (8) different local nonprofit organizations, including CASA of Brown County!

We are so incredibly proud of our dancer Kelly Gusloff for being the runner up for the judges choice awards!

A huge thank you to all of Kelly's donors who contributed over $60,000 to provide 33 children with a CASA volunteer!

Support the CASA Mission in a Different Way

Looking for new ways to support our mission?

If you are 70 1/2 years old and have a qualified IRA, you may want to consider the tax benefits of gifting from your IRA to CASA of Brown County.

Simply talk to your financial advisor regarding your IRA qualifications and they can help you make a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

Your Qualified Charitable Distribution can help provide CASA advocacy for abused and/or neglected children under court protection in our community, while also receiving a tax benefit.

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