CASA-EP Welcomes New Advocates Committed to Changing Lives

Ron Tran, Dianne Keilholtz, and Kim Hartman (Berkeley County); and Angelina Gray and Crystal Barnhouse (Jefferson County) were sworn in by Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Judge Bridget Cohee at the Jefferson County Courthouse as the newest class of Court-Appointed Special Advocates. In addition, CASA’s staff member, Robbie Gillette (Berkeley County), was also sworn in. Following the […]

How CASA Volunteers Transform Lives: What You Need to Know and How to Get Involved

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) volunteers are crucial lifelines for children in the foster care system who have faced abuse or neglect. Often stepping in during some of the most challenging times in a child’s life, CASA volunteers serve as the child’s voice in the courtroom, prioritizing their needs and […]

Four New CASA-EP Volunteers Sworn in at Morgan County Courthouse

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Berkeley Springs, W.Va. – On June 8, 2023, four community members swore an oath to serve children and families in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Judge Debra McLaughlin of West Virginia’s 23rd Judicial Circuit swore in the newest class of court-appointed special advocates (CASA) at the Morgan County Courthouse in Berkeley Springs. Brianna Stock, of Great […]

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Celebrates 20 Years!

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Martinsburg, W.Va. – Court Appointed Special Advocacy of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) is proud to announce its 20th anniversary of advocating for children in the judicial system. Since April 2003, CASA-EP has been changing the trajectory of children’s lives, reuniting families, and helping youth build resilience in adulthood. Led by the vision of co-founders Val […]

Kids Need CASA Volunteers

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Martinsburg, W.Va. – CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Eastern Panhandle is training volunteers. The volunteer training sessions will begin on February 13, 2023 and be held Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks, from 1 pm – 4:30 pm. There are various ways to participate in trainings including in person, virtual and self-guided. Interested […]

CASA Needs More Volunteers

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Martinsburg, W.Va. – CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Eastern Panhandle is hosting a virtual information session on what it takes to be a high-impact volunteer.  The virtual session will be held on zoom on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 7 pm-8 pm.  Interested community members can visit www.www.mycasaep.org for link information, send an […]

Volunteers Needed: Attend an Upcoming Information Session

CASA programs across the nation are in need of adults willing to provide a voice for children in court to represent their needs and desires in helping them achieve a safe, permanent and loving home. Join us for an upcoming informational session to learn more about court appointed special advocacy in this community. The next […]

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