Five new CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers were welcomed into their positions during an event in Judge Beth Stanley’s courtroom.
Sworn-in to office were Cynthia Gary, Kim Adams, Alyssa Biasatti, Garrett Coats, and Jamie McGraw. They will serve families in not only McClain County, but also in Cleveland and Garvin Counties.
CASA volunteers are concerned citizens who are trained to be the eyes and ears of the juvenile court judge. These everyday heroes interview the children, their families and anyone who has information regarding the family.
They read and study all reports pertaining to the families. Then they report their findings to the court, make recommendations concerning the best interest of these children who have been abused and/or neglected.
South Central CASA of Oklahoma is the voice for deprived children in Cleveland, McClain, and Garvin counties. In 2022, 103 South Central CASA of Oklahoma volunteers served 205 children on 118 cases in our service area.
This number represents only about 65% of the children that are currently in the foster care system in our service area.
CASA Volunteers must be 21 years of age, obtain 30 hours of free in-depth training and pass an OSBI and national background check.
CASA volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. Many work a full time job along with volunteering as a CASA while others work part time, are retired, or are college students.
The common thread that links all volunteers together is the desire to make a difference in the life of an abused child. For more information about CASA contact Sherri Marsico at 405-360-5295 or [email protected].
