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Newport News CASA
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
2501 Huntington Avenue
Newport News, Virginia 23607
757-926-3642
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Abuse is a leading cause of injury and death
in children.
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2 million children are
seriously abused each year.
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At least 1000 children
die per year as a result of their injuries.
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Newport News CASA helps “powerless children” who are under the court's
supervision. CASAs ensure that the children are safe. CASAs
ensure that each child is receiving all the court mandated
services. CASAs ensure that each child has the continuity of
one person they can count on during their time within the
legal system. CASAs remain with their child until the
ultimate goal of a safe, loving and permanent home is
reached.
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APRIL
2008 CASA PROGRAM TRAINING & EVENTS:
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Spring Training Calendar
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April 12, 2008: |
CASA In-service Training:
“Case Studies: Working It Out Together” |
Join us for a
highly interactive child advocacy training session.
Participants will work in small groups to process case
studies and devise court recommendations that reflect the
best interest of the child. This workshop is designed to
reinforce the basic tenants of CASA/GAL work, including:
culturally appropriate advocacy, collaborating
professionally with colleagues, adhering to minimum
sufficient level of care standards and child focused
outcomes. CASA Volunteers will low in-service hours are
required to attend. To RSVP contact Amia at the CASA office
(757) 926-8791 or
abarrows@nngov.com
Time:
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location:
City Center-James Conference Room |
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April 14, 2008: |
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CHKD Forensic Child Abuse Program Tour |
The CHKD
Forensic Child Abuse Program offers children a safe and
nurturing environment in which to begin the healing process
in the aftermath of abuse and/or neglect. The program
provides compassionate, diagnostic, assessments and
treatment services and seeks to coordinate the efforts of
various community agencies working together on behalf of the
abused child. To RSVP for the tour contact Amia Barrows at
the CASA office (757) 926-8791 or
abarrows@nngov.com
Time:
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Location:
935 Redgate Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507
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April 17, 2008: |
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2008 Volunteer Appreciation Banquet: |
This year’s
Volunteer Appreciation Banquet will highlight the
extraordinary efforts of all CASA Volunteers in a very
special ceremony presented by CASA program staff, Board of
Directors, and special guests from the community. To RSVP
please contact Christine Matthews, (757) 926-8790
ccmatthews@nngov.com
Time:
6:00-9:00 p.m.
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Location:
City Center-James Conference Room |
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April 25, 2008: |
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Volunteer Advisory Committee Meeting: |
The Volunteer
Advisory Committee is made up of CASA Volunteers that meet
monthly at the CASA Office to advise program staff on
recognition events, training, community outreach projects,
and fundraising. This committee also participates in
speaking engagements to help recruit new volunteers, spread
awareness of CASA and seek donations from the community for
program funds. If you are interested in joining the VAC
please contact Debbie Gray, Volunteer Services Coordinator
(757) 926-3644 or
dgray@nngov.com - All meetings are held at the CASA
office.
Time:
10:00-11:00 a.m.
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