Caring for Yourself So You Can Care for Others: CASA-EP and National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to prioritizing self-care, managing stress, and building healthy daily habits that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. At CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, we spend a great deal of time focused on the well-being of the children we serve. And rightly so. But this month, we want […]
Connection Is Everything: CASA-EP and Social Wellness Month
July is Social Wellness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the profound impact that human connection has on our health, happiness, and overall well-being. Social wellness is about more than being social. It is about the quality of our relationships, the sense of belonging we carry with us, and the degree to which we feel […]
Summer Break Should Not Mean Empty Plates: CASA-EP and National Hunger Awareness Month
Every June, communities across the country observe National Hunger Awareness Month. The timing is intentional. June marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, which for millions of children also means the sudden loss of the free or reduced-price meals they depend on every single day. For CASA of the Eastern […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: How Our Community Can Make a Difference
Every April, communities across the country come together to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening families, and protecting the well-being of children. For CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, this month is more than awareness. It’s a call to action. Understanding the Reality Each year, millions of reports of child […]
Supporting Educators, Supporting Youth: CASA Attends New Teacher Welcome Events Across the Panhandle
As the new school year approaches, CASA of the Eastern Panhandle is once again showing up in classrooms—this time, to connect directly with the teachers who play such an essential role in our children’s lives. Recently, CASA delivered more than 260 welcome packets to new teachers across Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. Each packet included […]
Sunset Chat with Judge Debra McLaughlin
Sunset Chat with Judge Debra McLaughlin – September 22, 2020: Judge Debra McLaughlin of West Virginia’s Twenty- Third Judicial Circuit Court and Michelle Sudduth, executive director of CASA-EP discuss the impact of recent WV Supreme Court decisions related to child welfare, child safety decision-making, and court-appointed child advocacy. Judge McClaughlin also addresses the role of […]