Education | CASA of the Eastern Panhandle

Standing Up for Every Child: CASA-EP and Bullying Prevention Month

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October is Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of bullying and reinforcing something every child deserves to hear: you belong here, and you matter. At CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, this message resonates deeply. The children we serve are already navigating more than any child should have to. Adding […]

Growing Forward: Self-Improvement Practices for CASA Volunteers and Community Members

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September is Self Improvement Month, a time set aside to reflect on where we are, where we want to go, and what small steps we can take to close that gap. It is a month that invites intentionality, not perfection. At CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, we spend a great deal of energy focused on […]

Caring for Yourself So You Can Care for Others: CASA-EP and National Wellness Month

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]