Open House Recap: Conversations with CASA
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House: Conversations with CASA! Your presence, questions, and support mean the world to us - and most importantly, to the children we serve.
Sheriff, deputy’s pie showdown supports Northeastern Indiana CASA efforts
The dueling pie battle returned for the 14th Annual CASA Palooza. LaGrange County Sheriff Tracy Harker and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Heffelfinger went head-to-head in a pie bake-off to help support Northeastern Indiana CASA’s efforts. Their donations were just a slice of the auction items up for bidding this year.
CASA Palooza 2025: You Helped us Bloom
Our efforts were in full BLOOM at the 14th Annual CASA Palooza this year! We welcomed community members and Northeastern Indiana CASA supporters to Sylvan Cellars in Rome City for a night of food, drinks and company. With your help, we raised money for training and awareness.
Golf Outing 2025: Save the Date!
Join us for the Annual Golf Outing! Tee off for a great cause and support Northeastern Indiana CASA.
Open House: Conversations with CASA
Come see our new location, visit with CASA volunteers, staff, and judges to learn more about what it takes to be a volunteer advocate!
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Cindy
Watch the video to hear Cindy share her journey with CASA! Cindy Cormany has served with Northeastern Indiana CASA for seven years. Cindy was inspired by one of her students to take on this important role…to make the world a better place for children!
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Diane
Watch the video to hear Diane share her journey with CASA! Diane Peachey has been a CASA volunteer in for over TEN YEARS! In this video, Diane talks about how she got started as a CASA and about how her role has impacted her life.
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dave
Watch the video to hear Dave share his journey with CASA! Dave Sanders has been a CASA volunteer in Noble County since January of 2019. In this video, he talks about his most meaningful memory as a CASA and how his role has impacted not only the lives of the children he’s served but also his own.
CASA Palooza set to return its 14th year
Northeastern Indiana CASA is preparing for CASA Palooza, its annual fundraising event supporting the organization’s mission to advocate for children in the court system.
Northeastern Indiana CASA: A Year in Review
As we reflect on 2024, Northeastern Indiana CASA has had an incredible year, filled with milestones, growth, and successes that have brought us closer to our mission of advocating for children in need.
Upcoming Volunteer Training Sessions
Upcoming training sessions will be held in February, April, August, and November.
CASA and DCS: A Collaborative Partnership
Northeast Indiana CASA recently participated in a valuable session at the Kendallville Community Learning Center, focused on fostering collaboration between CASA volunteers and the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS).
New Volunteer: Candice Holbrook
Candice Holbrook, a resident of Noble County, was recently sworn in by Noble Superior Court Judge Steve Hagen as a new CASA volunteer.
New Volunteer: Jana Fuller
Jana Fuller was recently sworn in as a new CASA volunteer by Senior Judge Dave Laur in Steuben County Circuit Court.
New Volunteer: Gary Stout
Gary Stout, a resident of Lagrange County, was recently sworn in as volunteer advocate by Lagrange Circuit Court Judge William Walz.
New Volunteer: Kristen Lamm
DeKalb Circuit Court Judge Kurt Grimm recently swore in Kristen Lamm as a new CASA volunteer.
Meet Emily
Meet our newest staff member, Emily Musi. Emily joined Northeastern Indiana CASA in June 2024 as Staff Guardian Ad Litem (GAL).
Volunteers celebrated for service
At Northeastern Indiana CASA’s volunteer banquet, volunteers were celebrated and recognized for their service. Executive Director Kristi Bachman noted the amount of hours volunteers have given and called them “the heart of this organization.”
2024 Volunteer Banquet:
Volunteers, board members, staff and area judges came together to celebrate the work done by Northeastern Indiana CASA this year. A banquet-style event at Cobblestone Golf Course featured recognition and a speaker.
28TH Annual GAL/CASA Conference
Recently, Northeastern Indiana CASA staff joined nearly 500 volunteer advocates and staff at the 28th Annual Indiana GAL/CASA Conference, held in Fort Wayne. The conference theme, “Change a Child’s Story,” was brought to life through dynamic speakers and insightful sessions, all focused on strengthening our advocacy for children.