CASA - Advocates for Kids

Serving Montana's Lewis & Clark, Broadwater and Meagher Counties.

Light of Hope 2010
Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month

All elementary school students in the Helena area were invited to participate in Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month by decorating a candle.  Winners from each grade were presented with Certificates of Achievement at the Annual CASA-Advocates for Kids Awards Ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda on May 19. Thank you all for participating!

Special thank you to Karmadillos for giving all students gift certificates who participated in the event!

Art Contest Winners!

Kindergarten--Brooke Woodmansey--Smith
1st--Keelin Connolly--Hawthorne School
2nd--Cyleste Gonzales--Four Georgians
3rd--Kennedy Walsh--Warren School
4th--Faith Johnson--Hawthorne School
5th--Jerry Buckman--Four Georgians

July 21 Permanency Training!

Please join us for a training on Permanency and Guardianship with Trish Leasure from 12-1pm at the Child and Family Services Department in Helena. contact Laura at helena-casa@qwestoffice.net to sign up!

Seeking New Volunteers for Fall 2010 Training

CASA Advocates for Kids in Helena is recruiting interested participants for our annual training of new volunteers. This four week course will provide the skills needed to become an advocate for abused and neglected children. Contact Bill Collins at bcollins-casa@qwestoffice.net for more information.

CASA's Community Night at Blackfoot River Brewing Co a Huge Success!

CASA Advocates for Kids was proud to be part of Blackfoot River Brewing Co "Community Mondays". We want to thank everyone for coming out on Monday May 24 to support Helena's local CASA program. Over 60 people attended and helped us raise $860.

CASA Newsletter

An overview of events and information through the past year are highlighted in our newsletter.