Ada — The 22nd Judicial District CASA of Pontotoc County has just been awarded certification by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association. This certification recognizes that 22nd Judicial District CASA is in compliance with National CASA’s high standards for quality child advocacy, and scored 100 percent on all areas of the National Standards.
“The National CASA quality assurance process is very rigorous, and reflects our commitment to ensure every child we serve has the most powerful volunteer advocate working on their behalf," said Michael Piraino, CEO of the National CASA Association. "This certification says 22nd Judicial District CASA has demonstrated to us a strong capacity to provide excellent services to the abused and neglected children within their community.”
The 22nd Judicial District CASA was started in 1997. It currently has 25 trained volunteers, looking out for the best interest of 45 children, who have been placed in state’s custody.
“CASA volunteers fulfill the important role of helping families heal and children succeed," said Pontotoc County Associate District Judge, Martha K. Kilgore. "I am fortunate to have such good eyes and ears reaching out into the community enabling the court to significantly touch a child’s life.”
For more information, contact Gwen Gjovig, Executive Director at 580-332-1441 or by e-mail at casa_ada2@yahoo.com.
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Members of 22nd Judicial District CASA of Pontotoc County board of directors include, front row from left, Linda Wood, CASA Administrative assistant, Gary Brandt, Ron Hoover, Lori Loman and Sharon McClanahan; back row from left, Phyllis Joiner, Barbara Lehman, Linda Roark, Brenda Tollett, Shawna Jackson, Paige Williams, Benita Erwin and Gwen Gjovig, CASA executive director. Richard R. Barron
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