DeKalb County CASA

A CASA volunteer is:
✅ An advocate
✅ A consistent adult
✅ A voice in court
✅ A champion for a child's future

CASA volunteers get to know the child, gather information, and help ensure the judge has the information they need to make the best decisions for that child's future.

Interested in learning more? Visit www.dekalbcasa.org

🎉 Happy 9th CASAversary to our Senior Education Advocacy Coordinator, Cathy Bacon! 🎉

For nine years, Cathy has been a passionate advocate, dedicated educator, and unwavering supporter of the children and families we serve. Her commitment, compassion, and expertise have made a lasting impact on countless lives.

Thank you, Cathy, for all you do and for the difference you make every day. Here's to celebrating nine amazing years and many more to come! 💙

🌟 Celebrating National Kinship Care Month 🌟

This September, DeKalb County CASA proudly recognizes the incredible individuals who open their hearts and homes to children through kinship care. 💙

Whether they are grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, family friends, or other trusted adults, kinship caregivers provide more than a place to stay. They offer love, stability, guidance, and a sense of belonging when children need it most.

By keeping children connected to family, culture, and community, kinship caregivers help preserve important relationships and create brighter futures. Their compassion, strength, and selfless dedication make an immeasurable difference in the lives of the children they support.

Join us this month as we celebrate and thank these everyday heroes for the vital role they play in helping children feel safe, supported, and loved.

💙 Thank you, kinship caregivers, for all that you do.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Stacia Emmett! 🎉

Today we celebrate our incredible Advocacy Coordinator, Stacia, whose passion, dedication, and commitment to serving others make a difference every day. Thank you for all you do to support, uplift, and advocate for our community.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, laughter, and everything that makes you smile. Help us celebrate Stacia in the comments below! 🎂🎈🎁

💙 Every child in foster care deserves a voice and a safe, permanent home. You can help make that possible.

Here’s how you can take action today:
✔️ Become a CASA volunteer and advocate for a child’s best interests.
✔️ Host an Information Session to help others learn about CASA’s impact.
✔️ Donate to support the recruitment, training, and screening of volunteers who stand up for children in foster care.

👉 Learn more or give today at www.dekalbcasa.org

🎉✨ Happy Birthday, Justine! ✨🎉

Today we’re celebrating our Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, Justine Ferreira! 💙

Justine is the heart behind so much of what keeps our CASA community connected and growing. From recruiting new volunteers and supporting their journey to planning events, sharing our story through The Beacon newsletter, and spreading the word about CASA across DeKalb County—Justine’s passion shines in everything she does. 💐

Please join us in wishing Justine the happiest of birthdays and thanking her for all the ways she makes a difference every single day! 🎂🎈

Be sure to check out the Beacon, the DeKalb County CASA Program's newsletter. This month's edition highlights and celebrates our Everyday Heroes-our volunteers. We also share events and training opportunities and recognize one of our community partners.

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🌟 Sunday Inspiration

Every day, children in foster care show resilience, courage, and hope. CASA and Education Advocate volunteers stand beside them to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are not overlooked.

Thank you to every volunteer, advocate, partner, and supporter who helps us continue this mission. 💙

Congratulations, Mary! We are looking forward to celebrating with you tomorrow!!!

The Karen N. Sibley CASA Volunteer of the Year Award is a big deal. This year’s recipient, Mary Starck, has served as a CASA volunteer for over a decade with DeKalb County CASA. We are so touched by her dedication and passion to support children in foster care.

Program Director Tara Daniels had this to say:

“Mary is a joy and a gem. Her genuine advocacy and unwavering devotion to the best interests is truly awe inspiring. She has been a calm, consistent and reliable change agent in every case she’s been assigned. We are so grateful to have her not only as a volunteer, but also as a supporter of the program as a whole.”

Congratulations Mary! We can’t wait to celebrate you tomorrow 🎉

Our newest CASA Volunteer Training Class is officially in Week 3, and we are so proud of the dedication this group continues to show. Over the past few weeks, participants have been diving into online learning, engaging in live virtual sessions, and building the foundational skills needed to advocate for children experiencing foster care.

This week, they’re continuing to deepen their understanding of the child welfare system, strengthen their court report writing skills, and learning more about working with the children and families we serve. Watching their confidence grow and their “why” become even clearer is one of the best parts of this journey.

💙 We’re cheering them on as they move closer to becoming sworn‑in advocates for DeKalb County’s children.