Montcalm CASA

FAST FACTS

• The Montcalm CASA program has grown significantly in the last 3 years, tripling our volunteer base and the total number of children we serve in Montcalm County. • Our team of CASA volunteers advocated for 70 children last year. • The positive impacts of CASA are proven as studies indicate that a child with a CASA volunteer has significantly less foster care placements, is half as likely to re-enter the child welfare system, and shows increased positive outcomes in areas such as academic success, overall wellbeing, increases in selfcontrol, positive social relationships, and increased optimism.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Montcalm CASA is located in the Montcalm County Juvenile Court Office: 625 N. State Street, Stanton, MI 48888 Mailing address: PO Box 925, Stanton, MI 48888 Administered by EightCAP Inc.: 5827 Orleans Rd., Orleans, MI 48865

Jamie Gorby Montcalm CASA Coordinator PO Box 925, Stanton, MI 48888 P: 989-831-3561 C: 989-400-8681 montcalmcasa@8cap.org www.facebook.com/montcalmcasa

ADVISORY BOARD

Dan Eagles..................................................President Jane Anderson-Beach.................. Board Member Gretchen Houtman........................ Board Member Claude Johnson............................. Board Member Gary Copp....................................... Board Member Jacalyn Kemler ............................... Board Member

WHAT WE DO

The Montcalm Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program provides a volunteer-powered network of trained volunteers, from all walks of life, who advocate for abused and neglected children in the Montcalm County Juvenile Court system. We believe one caring adult can make all the difference in the life of a child. CASA volunteers are appointed by a Judge and assigned to just one child or sibling group at a time, helping to fill the gap created by an overburdened foster care and child welfare system. CASA volunteers advocate for safety, permanence, and well -being, bringing urgency to a child’s needs, both in and out of the courtroom. CASA volunteers believe that every child has the right to be treated with dignity, to be safe, and to achieve permanency in a safe and loving home, as soon as possible. For many abused children, a CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult present in their lives during a very difficult time.

EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING

Our program is funded by caring individuals who want to help children in need. Montcalm CASA believes that each of us is an essential part of the solution. Abused and neglected children need our voices to support their goals for permanency and well-being. We are making a difference and you can help. Making a donation to Montcalm CASA allows you to support our organization’s work, even if you don’t have time to volunteer.

HOW YOU CAN HELP • Donate Now

Your donation can make a difference.

You can donate to Montcalm CASA by visiting: www.montcalmcasa.org and clicking on the “Donate Now” button. You can also mail your donation to: Montcalm

CASA, PO BOX 925, Stanton MI 48888.

There is no amount too small as every little bit helps.

• Become a CASA Volunteer

Interested in becoming a CASA

Volunteer? You can make a difference in the life of a child! This is one cause where the actions of a single person mean everything. We are collecting applications for our new virtual training class that will begin in January 2021.

To apply to our program visit: www. montcalmcasa.org and click on apply now. You can email the completed application to: montcalmcasa@8cap.org or mail to: PO Box 925, Stanton MI 48888.

To learn more about the program or the volunteer opportunity you can call Jamie Gorby at 989-831-3561.

CASA Staff: Jamie Gorby (left), CASA Program Coordinator and Stephanie Barone, CASA Volunteer Supervisor

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