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Pascagoula, Mississippi
Frances Allsup, Executive Director
(228) 762-7370 ext. #38
CASA@co.jackson.ms.us
8/24/2010 - Pascagoula, MS – The Jackson County CASA, Inc. of Pascagoula, MS has just been awarded certification by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association. This certification recognizes that Jackson County CASA is in compliance with National CASA’s high standards for quality child advocacy. {Read More}
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES.
A Voice for Abused and Neglected Children in Court
Every year more than 500,000 abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nourishing homes. Too many spend years moving from one temporary home to another. They have no family to call their own. They are more likely than other children to face homelessness, unemployment, even prison as adults.
That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children suffered at home does not continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system.
As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is they are placed into safe, loving homes where they can thrive.
Learn more about our local chapter →
2009 Stats
We now have well over 40 volunteers, and volunteers are always needed.
In 2009, our volunteers put in 11, 869 hours!!!
There were well over 2,000 children that were referred to the court system.
Jackson County CASA has served 119 children in 2009; with 57 cases.
WHO WE ARE.
Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
CASA volunteers are ordinary people who are committed to doing what is best for a child. As a CASA volunteer, you will be able to work with confidence. All of our volunteers are thoroughly trained in courtroom procedure, social services, the juvenile justice system, and the special needs of abused and neglected children.
We welcome volunteers from all cultures, professions, and ethnic and educational backgrounds. We have a particular need for men and people of color.
Not sure if you've got what it takes? Learn more from our volunteers →
WHY WE DO IT.
Be a Powerful Voice in a Child's Life
Become a local CASA volunteer and be rewarded with some of the most powerful and fulfilling experiences you can find.
You can also become a powerful voice in the life of a child by donating to the CASA program in your community. You will be supporting the volunteers who advocate for our most vulnerable children.
For more information about the program or to become a CASA volunteer call Frances Alsup, Program Director, at 228-762-7370 or 228-326-2036 or email her at casa@co.jackson.ms.us
*This project partially funded by United Way.
Copyright 2009 - 2010. Jackson Count CASA. All Rights Reserved.
Recent NEWS
Jackson County CASA Received National Certification Recognizing the Quality of Its Work for Abused and Neglected Children - 8/2010
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CASA in SOUTH MS LIVING
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Jewelers for Children Grant Jackson County CASA with $15K - Download Press Release
CASA seeks volunteers for January class - MS Press - 12/21/2009 - Read Story - Download PDF
Twice yearly training program starts January 14, 2010 at 6pm. See Volunteer page for more info.
Jackson, George Counties Reach $990K in United Way Drive - MS Press - 10/2/2009 - read story - download pdf
New Volunteers Inducted into CASA program - MS Press - 6/23/2009 - read story - download pdf
CASA receives Singing River Electric grant - details to come...
CASA receives community service team award. - MS Press - 4/24/2009 - Read Story
Standing up for Abused and Neglected Children Takes on New Meaning - Huffington Post - 4/23/2009 - Read Story
Child advocacy group needs money to continue work - WLOX-tv story about CASA's need and the Golf Tournament - 4/14/2009 - Read story at WLOX.com » Download the PDF
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