On August 21, five new volunteer advocates were officially sworn in by Judge Bridget Cohee at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Please join us in welcoming Sandy Camilletti Snook, Priscilla Rodd, and Sharon Forrester (Jefferson County), along with Breanna Koopman (CASA Program Coordinator) and Sarah Arzt (Community Outreach Coordinator).

Following the ceremony, CASA-EP celebrated with a reception at Alfredo’s Mediterranean Grille in Charles Town. Thank you to Alfredo's for the generous hospitality and support of CASA!

We are excited to see the impact these advocates will make in the lives of children and families in our community.

“It feels good knowing that I helped somebody get out of a low and back on track to where they need to be to get their kids back.” – Kristen Vogel, Parent Navigator at CASA

Kristen started as a volunteer during COVID and now works directly with parents in the child welfare system—helping them navigate improvement plans, connect with resources, and rebuild their lives.

Her work is proof that CASA isn’t just for kids—it’s about supporting entire families on the path to reunification.

This summer, CASA’s Fostering Futures program gave local youth opportunities to grow, learn, and connect in powerful ways. From the 5th Annual Youth Leadership Summit at Shepherd University to an Internet Safety training led by CASA mentor Andrew Gordon, participants gained skills and confidence for the future. We wrapped up the season with our Back-to-School Bash at the War Memorial Pool in Martinsburg, where youth, families, and siblings came together for an evening of fun and connection. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and community partners for making these events possible.

CASA-EP kicked off the school year with backpacks donated by Hope Community Church in Berkeley Springs, a Back-to-School Drive led by the APUS Kindness Club, and participation in teacher welcome events across Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. These efforts help ensure that children in our program have the supplies, resources, and community support they need for a strong start to the school year.

We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, staff, and supporters whose generosity and dedication make CASA’s mission possible. Your support ensures that children in the Eastern Panhandle have the advocacy, resources, and hope they deserve.

A limited amount of tickets for our Garden Gala on Saturday, September 6th are still available for purchase here! If you are attending the Gala, take a look at all the exciting live auction items!