Volunteer Training & Ceremonies

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Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. Volunteers participate in training as they become an advocate and have opportunities to expand that training at events throughout the year. After volunteers are trained, they are sworn into service by their county judge as an official court-appointed advocate.

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Teeple takes the CASA oath
Teeple takes the CASA oath

Lonnie Teeple is going back to work. The Angola native spent her career in special education, working in Chicago and South Adams, but after taking the oath as a Court Appointed Special Advocate Tuesday morning, she will work to protect the interests of children involved in legal proceedings.

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New Volunteer: Candice Holbrook
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.

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New Volunteer: Jana Fuller
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.

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New Volunteer: Gary Stout
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.

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New Volunteer: Kristen Lamm
New Volunteer: Kristen Lamm

DeKalb Circuit Court Judge Kurt Grimm recently swore in Kristen Lamm as a new CASA volunteer.

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Whitley County welcomes a new volunteer
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Campos joins as a volunteer
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Steuben County produces two volunteers
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Padgett is sworn into volunteer service
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Northeastern Indiana CASA welcomes new advocate
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New CASA sworn in
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New volunteers are added to the team!
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All around new faces!
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Learn more about our Volunteer Training

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Volunteer training coming soon
Volunteer training coming soon

Northeastern Indiana CASA is hosting a new volunteer training starting April for individuals interested in becoming Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

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Upcoming Volunteer Training Sessions
Upcoming Volunteer Training Sessions

Upcoming training sessions will be held in February, April, August, and November.

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CASA and DCS: A Collaborative Partnership
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).

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28TH Annual GAL/CASA Conference
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.

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22nd annual conference inspires to exceed the vision
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Training event brings together volunteers and area judges
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Volunteer group completes valuable training
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Volunteers equipped to benefit children
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