CASA of North Mississippi5 days ago1 minWhat A Thing To DreamGoing from home to home Forever hating this endless roam Told to keep the faith and hope Yet no one stayed to teach me to cope Wanting to...
CASA of North Mississippi5 days ago2 minLGBTQ+ Youth In Foster CareIt’s Pride Month and with an estimated 99,000 youth in Mississippi (13+) being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, it is essential that all...
CASA of North MississippiApr 82 minCASA Spotlight: Grace McKissickGrace McKissick has been serving as a CASA advocate since October of 2021. Grace first became interested in CASA after learning about the...
CASA of North MississippiMar 15 minFive Tips for First-Time Foster ParentsWe understand that taking a child into your home for the first time can be stressful. Whether it is an emergency placement situation in...
CASA of North MississippiFeb 28, 20202 minCASA Spotlight - Tiffany BabbTiffany has been a CASA volunteer since 2019. Throughout her career, she has worked in the public school district with special needs...
CASA of North MississippiFeb 14, 20202 minUnderstanding How Trauma Affects Foster ChildrenFoster families and caretakers may often experience difficulty understanding and fully supporting their new children because of past...
CASA of North MississippiOct 30, 20194 minA sit down with Lafayette County Youth Court Judge, David BellWhile many will agree that Oxford, Mississippi is an exceptional place, there is a reason that holds up this idea that most do not know...
CASA of North MississippiOct 9, 20193 minFive Things to Know About Foster Care!If you are considering entering the foster care system as a court appointed special advocate, or in any other role, there are several...
CASA of North MississippiJul 31, 20194 minCASA Volunteer SpotlightAs part of our recurring section to highlight the people behind the work, we sat down with one of our volunteer advocates, Michael...
CASA of North MississippiJul 25, 20192 minA Glimpse into the FutureThe future of CASA of Lafayette County is very bright. We are currently in the process of growth, with plans to expand to serve children...
CASA of North MississippiJul 17, 20192 minAn Inside Look at Volunteer TrainingBefore becoming a CASA, our volunteers have to go through training to learn the ins-and-outs of their work. In training, they learn about...
CASA of North MississippiJul 10, 20192 minHistory in the MakingIn 1976, Judge David W. Soukup of the Seattle juvenile court planted the seed for what would become CASA, or Court Appointed Special...