CASA News

Save the Date for CASA's fall Conference: Healthy Beginnings
Renowned speakers will discuss creating positive attachments in children: September 27-28, 2007 in Painted Post, NY. MORE

Join CASA's 40-week club
CASA of the Southern Tier is sponsoring a 40 Weeks of Caring Club. For $40, you can help CASA in its mission to provide community advocates trained to ensure the best interests of abused and neglected children are being met in Family Court. $5000 in guaranteed prizes. Drawings begin March 2, 2007. To join or for more information, talk to any CASA volunteer or call 1-888-936-CASA.

Register now for the annual brunch
The annual Christmas of Hope brunch will be held on December 10, 2006, at Castel Grish Winery and Restaurant in Watkins Glen, N.Y., from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit CASA of the Southern Tier. Tickets are $20 per person, $10 per child, and may be purchased by calling (607) 936-CASA. Table and time reservations must be made in advance. Call (607) 535-9614. MORE

Register now for training to become a
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. is offering training that will prepare CASA volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Schuyler, Chemung, and Steuben counties. MORE

Sexual Abuse Sensitivity Training and Case Building
Gerald Tucker, from the Elmira Police Department, will present a sexual abuse sensitivity training and case building session on September 20, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Corning Library (300 Civic Center Plaza, Corning, N.Y.). MORE

CASA of the Southern Tier Announces 2006-07 Board Meeting Schedule
CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. board members will meet on the following evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Corning Library (300 Civic Plaza, Corning, N.Y.). MORE

CASA of the Southern Tier Accepting Applications for Board Members
CASA of the Southern Tier is currently welcoming applications for board membership. Affiliated with a national organization, CASA of the Southern Tier trains volunteers who are appointed by Family Court judges to advocate for the best interest of children in cases of abuse and neglect.
For more information, call 936-CASA.

Golf Tourney Set for Friday, August 11
CASA of the Southern Tier will tee off for its first annual Golf Classic on Friday, August 11, 2006. For more information, call 936-CASA.