Northeastern Indiana CASA: A Year in Review
As we reflect on 2024, Northeastern Indiana CASA has had an incredible year, filled with milestones, growth, and successes that have brought us closer to our mission of advocating for children in need.
Upcoming Volunteer Training Sessions
Upcoming training sessions will be held in February, April, August, and November.
CASA and DCS: A Collaborative Partnership
Northeast Indiana CASA recently participated in a valuable session at the Kendallville Community Learning Center, focused on fostering collaboration between CASA volunteers and the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS).
New Volunteer: Candice Holbrook
Candice Holbrook, a resident of Noble County, was recently sworn in by Noble Superior Court Judge Steve Hagen as a new CASA volunteer.
New Volunteer: Jana Fuller
Jana Fuller was recently sworn in as a new CASA volunteer by Senior Judge Dave Laur in Steuben County Circuit Court.
New Volunteer: Gary Stout
Gary Stout, a resident of Lagrange County, was recently sworn in as volunteer advocate by Lagrange Circuit Court Judge William Walz.
New Volunteer: Kristen Lamm
DeKalb Circuit Court Judge Kurt Grimm recently swore in Kristen Lamm as a new CASA volunteer.
Meet Emily
Meet our newest staff member, Emily Musi. Emily joined Northeastern Indiana CASA in June 2024 as Staff Guardian Ad Litem (GAL).
Volunteers celebrated for service
At Northeastern Indiana CASA’s volunteer banquet, volunteers were celebrated and recognized for their service. Executive Director Kristi Bachman noted the amount of hours volunteers have given and called them “the heart of this organization.”
2024 Volunteer Banquet:
Volunteers, board members, staff and area judges came together to celebrate the work done by Northeastern Indiana CASA this year. A banquet-style event at Cobblestone Golf Course featured recognition and a speaker.
28TH Annual GAL/CASA Conference
Recently, Northeastern Indiana CASA staff joined nearly 500 volunteer advocates and staff at the 28th Annual Indiana GAL/CASA Conference, held in Fort Wayne. The conference theme, “Change a Child’s Story,” was brought to life through dynamic speakers and insightful sessions, all focused on strengthening our advocacy for children.
Golf outing brings awareness to CASA mission
GARRETT - Northeastern Indiana CASA held its annual golf outing Saturday, Sept. 7th at Garrett Country Club, with 11 teams of four participating. Funds raised from the event will support CASA’s mission of advocating for children throughout judicial proceedings.
NEIN CASA celebrates new Exec. Director
Bianca Alvarez was recently named the new executive director for Northeastern Indiana CASA and was celebrated at a reception held in her honor. The nonprofit’s board members, staff and volunteers were joined by area judges and other well-wishers who came to meet and applaud the new leadership for Northeastern Indiana CASA.
Pies at ‘Palooza’: One piece of fundraising success
Northeastern Indiana CASA held its annual fundraising event Friday, April 28th where two auctioned pies took the cake. CASA Palooza is the nonprofit’s event that features silent and live auction items. This year, two pies brought competitive bids from those in attendance.
‘Palooza’ annual event planned to benefit Northeastern Indiana CASA
ALBION – Northeastern Indiana CASA is gearing up for its annual fundraiser, CASA Palooza. Held at Sylvan Cellars in Rome City, the event is slated for Friday April 28th at 6 p.m.
CASA volunteers named ‘heroes’
HUNTERTOWN– A banquet was recently held to celebrate the volunteers serving Northeastern Indiana CASA and to applaud their efforts this year. Each year the nonprofit gathers staff, community leaders, board members, and area judges to honor the CASAs who volunteer to advocate for children in five counties – Dekalb, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley.