April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Dear Kristin,

It’s extremely difficult to think about child abuse and neglect happening in our community, but sadly, it is.

So far this year, 108 CASA volunteers have advocated for 186 children in Brown County. Last year, we served 232 children. I wish that number was zero, but as long as there are children under court protection, I am glad that we are able to provide caring CASA volunteers to be a consistent presence in their lives and advocate for their changing needs and best interests.

We know our CASA volunteers make a difference, we see it every day and it drives our mission and vision for every child to feel safe and secure in their home and heart.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and it also coincides with National Volunteer Month, which is a time to celebrate and recognize the significant contributions of volunteers.

If you are a past or current CASA volunteer reading this, we thank YOU! You are the heart of CASA and are doing important work! And if you are a CASA donor, we thank YOU! We can’t do our work without your strong support.

Children who have been appointed a CASA volunteer by the judge are more likely to receive additional services that are critical to their well-being. They are also more likely to succeed in school and spend less time living in foster care.

Together, we all make a difference and help change stories.

With gratitude,

Kristin Jacobs

Kristin Jacobs, Executive Director

Celebrated on April 21– 27, National Volunteer Week, provides an opportunity for CASA of Brown County to honor and thank CASA volunteers who work hard to ensure children and youth in our community, who have experienced abuse and/or neglect, have their voices heard every day.

Our volunteers are from all walks of life who have been screened and trained by our program. Each volunteer receives more than 30 hours of training before they work with a child, with an additional 12 hours of continued education required annually. Volunteers receive ongoing support to help them advocate effectively on a child’s behalf. 

To every volunteer who has dedicated time, energy, and heart to our cause over the years, your support has been invaluable. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for everything you do! 

CASA Presents

"Celebrating 20 Years of Advocacy and Hope"

CASA of Brown County would like to express our genuine appreciation for taking the time to attend CASA Presents this past Saturday, April 20th. 

Thank you for being with us on such a spectacular night, supporting the CASA mission, listening to a heartfelt keynote by Ashley Rhodes-Courter, and raising crucial funds for our non-profit. We hope you enjoyed the raffle, silent auction, live auction, and paddle raise. Funds raised will directly impact children in Brown County - thank you again!

Thank you to Ashley Rhodes-Courter, for sharing her story with us, John and Lindsey Kuhn for being our special guests and hosts, and Aisha Morales and Cutter for hosting such as specular evening! Thank you to all of our sponsors, attendees, volunteers, and donors who made the night magical!

We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

• Associate Director Nicole Ronk celebrated her 11-year work anniversary!

• Communication and Development Specialist Hannah Klunder celebrated her 1-year work anniversary!

• Erin Blaha, Vice President, Marketing & Strategy at Breakthrough, a U.S. Venture Company, joined our Board of Directors!

Together, we are changing stories!