Thank you for sharing your ❤️ with our kids!

January 2020

Greetings!

Thank you for having a special place in your heart for our kids! We are so grateful to Aerotek, Associated Bag, Associated Bank, BEARPAW, Carter's (shoppers and staff!), Christ King Parish and School, Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative, Concurrency, El Rey, Elmbrook Schools National Honor Society, Fein Brothers, Foley & Lardner LLP, Freiss Lake Elementary School, Junior League of Milwaukee, Medical College of Wisconsin, MODA3, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Northwestern Mutual, Rising Medical Solutions, St. Monica School, Ticket to Dream Foundation, and all of the individuals and families who stopped by with gifts, or sponsored a particular family in need. A big "we couldn't do it without you" to all of the volunteers who sorted and delivered gifts.

Take a look at a short video from former foster youth and current Judge Xiomara Torres sharing the importance of having a CASA volunteer over the holidays. If you ever for one minute think that people do not care about children in need, just take a look at the compassion and goodwill.

Sue

Susan Conwell, JD

Executive Director

Traditions of Giving

From Foster Youth to Judge

Watch Judge Torres reflection on how important it was for her to have a CASA volunteer, especially during the holidays: “That person has you in mind and cares about you and cares about your well-being.”

Coming Up: CASA Training

What's your New Year's Resolution? Would you like to make a difference in the life of a child? Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate!

Winter Training for CASA Volunteers-

Our training will be comprised of four evenings from 6 PM to 9 PM, one Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM, and a weekday morning courtroom observation at the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center in Wauwatosa. All classroom training sessions are held at the Kids Matter office near downtown Milwaukee.

Wednesday, January 29, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday, February 5, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Saturday, February 8, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Monday, February 10 – Friday, February 14 – courtroom observations scheduled

Wednesday, February 12, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday, February 19, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

We are accepting applications now! Background and reference checks and a personal interview are required for all volunteer applicants. Please call Nidhi Khare at 414-344-1220 or email us to sign up or if you have questions about future Kids Matter CASA training opportunities.