Wayne County CASA transitions to nonprofit organization
Wayne County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) has officially transitioned from a court-based program to its very own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
For 25 years, the Wayne County CASA program has been providing a voice for children who have experienced abuse and neglect and are part of the child welfare system. It is proud to continue that same level of advocacy, but now has the opportunity as a nonprofit to grow its program in order to serve more vulnerable children in Wayne County.
There are almost 3,000 children in care in Wayne County. Historically, the CASA program has been able to serve 125 children per year.
As sworn officers of the court, Wayne County CASA specially trained volunteers are responsible for making recommendations for the safety, permanence, and well-being of children who fall under the Third Judicial Circuit Court, Juvenile/Family Division, abuse and neglect docket.
Through no fault of their own, many have been removed from their homes—sometimes separated from their siblings—and placed in foster care.
CASA volunteers strive to become a positive and stable influence for their assigned children, while ensuring their needs are being met both in and out of court.
To become a Wayne County CASA volunteer, visit https://waynecountycasa.org.
FBA?to host ‘Young (and Future) Lawyers Summer Soirée’ August 3
The Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, will host its “Young (and Future) Lawyers Summer Soirée” on Wednesday, August 3, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the law offices of Barris, Sott, Denn, & Driker PLLC, 333 W. Fort St., Suite 1200, in Detroit.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bar Association and join fellow young lawyers from law firms, the U.S. Attorney and the Public Defender’s Office, and law students/ summer interns (from firms and the court) at this networking event.
The Soirée is free for FBA members and $40 for non-members (note that chapter membership is free for law students and for lawyers who passed the bar less than 5 years ago; junior chapter memberships are available for $75; the federal clerk membership fee is $25). Register online by visiting www.fba mich.org and clicking on “events.”
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