CASA For Kids
A SPECIAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH EVENT
Apr 7 2021, 10 am
Apr 7 2021, 10 am
Learn about one of our local community organizations that work with children who are part of the child welfare system.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Kids Program serves children aged birth to 18 whom have been determined by the court to be a Children in Need of Protection or Services. CASA volunteers have the duty to advocate for and act in the best interest of the child at all times with the goal of helping the child achieve their “forever” home as quickly as possible.
PRESENTER: Jessie Fortuna
Jessie is a social worker for the CASA for Kids Program Director. She been with YWCA La Crosse for 12 years and has worked in the CASA for Kids Program for 10 of those years. CASA for Kids recruits, trains and supervises volunteers in our community to advocate for children who have been abused and neglected and are in our child welfare system. CASA serves around 100 children a year, utilizing around 45 volunteers.
Registration Information
This is a virtual event via Microsoft Teams.
To register please contact the Family Advocacy Program Manager at: jennifer.l.morris169.civ@mail.mil
ACS events are open to Military, Retirees, Civilian workforce, Family Members and registered Fort McCoy Volunteers unless otherwise stated. Employees must contact their supervisors regarding dismissal from work centers. For information on upcoming training opportunities through ACS please go to mccoy.armymwr.com and click on Calendar.
Program
Army Community Service-
Army Community Service
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Army Community Service is open weekdays 7:30 am - 4 pm. For emergencies, please call the following numbers: FAP: +1(608)630-7473 SHARP: +1(502)898-3000 AER: +1(608)408-8079 Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4 pm. AER After Hours/Weekends, call +1(877)272-7337
