Jenny StottsJul 28, 20205 minRaising the expectations for professional practice in work with teens in the foster care systemBy: Jenny Stotts, MS, LSW | Executive Director, Athens Co. CASA/GAL Program “He’s been through so much.” “It’s so sad what’s happened to ...
Athens CASAJul 21, 20201 minFederally mandated child welfare review panel releases annual reportUnder a federal mandate from the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), Ohio is required to assemble an independent evaluation...
Jessie HartmanMay 1, 20203 minAccessibility: It's all relativeMay 1, 2020 | Jessie Hartman, Athens CASA Volunteer and Intern Rural America, especially Southeast Ohio, has faced its hand of challenges...
Jenny StottsMar 27, 20205 minAdvocating during the COVID-19 PandemicWould you have guessed on New Year’s Eve that 2020 would be the year of terms like “social distancing” and “self-quarantine?” I would not...
Jenny StottsDec 12, 20192 minGetting to Know Carly LeatherwoodDecember 12, 2019 Carly Leatherwood joined the board at the Friends of Athens CASA in 2017. She was elected to serve as President in 2018...
Kalynn SeymourNov 27, 20193 minThe Power of ConnectionNovember 27, 2019 | Kalynn Seymour, Athens CASA Intern & Court Appointed Special Advocate Hello! My name is Kalynn! I am a student at Ohi...
Jenny StottsApr 9, 20192 minUndercover Superheroes... The Real StoryApril 9, 2019 | Jenny Stotts, Director It's National Volunteer Week. It's a time to say thanks to our volunteers who work so hard for chi...
Kalei EdenfieldDec 11, 20183 minWhere Are They Now? Intern edition!December 11, 2018 | Kalei Edenfield Here at the Athens CASA/GAL Program, we have the best interns! This week we wanted to check in with o...
Jenny StottsNov 13, 20181 minChanging Our PerspectiveNovember 13, 2018 | Tara Huffman, Volunteer Coordinator Athens CASA/GAL Program Have you ever taken a wrong turn, made a mistake, made a ...
Jenny StottsNov 5, 20183 minFostering Resilience in ChildrenNovember 5, 2018 | Jenny Stotts, Director Many times people think of Court Appointed Special Advocates as getting involved with children ...
Jenny StottsOct 11, 20181 minSpending Time with Your FamilyOctober 11, 2018 | Tara Huffman, Volunteer Coordinator Athens CASA/GAL Program What does your "family" look like? Well I'm here to tell ...
Jenny StottsSep 18, 20182 minThe Insider Scoop on CASA Training RequirementsSeptember 18, 2018 | Athens CASA/GAL Program Community members who raise their hands to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate m...
Lisa DicksonSep 4, 20184 minMagnified Consequences for Foster YouthSeptember 4, 2018 | Lisa Dickson This week's article is by guest author Lisa Dickson. Lisa is a beloved colleague and friend to Athens CA...
Athens CASAAug 20, 20182 minOur Advocates: Michael JonesAugust 20, 2018 | Kalei Edenfield Meet Michael Jones Michael Jones was a part of the most recent training cohort at Athens CASA. He is cu...
Athens CASAAug 13, 20184 minJenny Stotts: a closer lookAugust 13, 2018 | Athens CASA/GAL Program Jenny Stotts has served as the Executive Director of the Athens CASA/GAL Program since August, ...
Athens CASAAug 6, 20182 minThe Children we Represent; Meet NoahAugust 7, 2018 | Kalei Edenfield Meet Noah Noah is a super goofy little 8 year old boy who loves superheroes, his family and making funny...
Athens CASAJul 31, 20181 minBullying prevention: What can you do?July 31, 2018 | Katie Lescano Last week we had a CASA in-service presented by Reggie Robinson, community coordinator with Health Recovery...
Jenny StottsMay 1, 20182 minLocal agency celebrates CASA DayMay 1, 2018 | Athens CASA/GAL Program Over 75 local advocates, volunteers and supporters gathered at the Ohio University Inn on April 30,...
