Cass County CASA Press Releases & News
December, 2009: New CASAs complete training
Court Appointed Special Advocates for children (CASA) director James Ward introduced the four volunteers who completed 35 hours of initial training in November and were sworn in last Thursday by Judge Susan Dobrich. Debbey Proven of South Bend is the Human Resources and Volunteer Manager at the Cass County Council on Aging, a past member of the Literary Council of Cass Co., and an elementary school teacher for 10 years. Christine Kucklick of Cassopolis has a finance background, having been a corporate controller in the private sector for many years. In addition, she has been a volunteer for United Way and most recently mentors Cass students in reading and math. Edna Holmes of Berrien Springs spent a lifetime in education, both as a volunteer and teacher. She has taught at the high school and college level, in the south, west coast, and most recently Lake Michigan College. In addition, Edna has served as a radiology technician in several major hospitals. And Eileen Staley of Cassopolis markets software and IT services to public libraries. She has also been a member of the Cass Literary Council, and a volunteer at Sam Adams School. Long after college Eileen went back to school to obtain an associates degree in Computer Technology at Southwestern Michigan College, and at one point she and her husband were serious about becoming foster parents.
“There are several common threads these new volunteers share. Read more about these traits and the rewards of giving a child a voice.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Jim Ward at Cass County CASA, 269-445-4431.