CASA-EP Welcomes New Volunteer Advocates for the Eastern Panhandle

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Martinsburg, WV — CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) proudly welcomed a new class of volunteer advocates during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Berkeley County Courthouse. The Honorable Judge Debra McLaughlin administered the oath, marking the beginning of each advocate’s journey to speak up for children involved in the abuse and neglect court system. […]

Helping Kids Stay Safe Online: CASA Launches Internet Safety Training

In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, online safety is no longer optional—it’s essential. That’s why CASA of the Eastern Panhandle has officially launched a new Internet Safety Training as part of its ongoing Fostering Futures Forward initiative, helping prepare youth in care for real-world challenges. Led by Andrew Gordon, a network engineer and cybersecurity expert—and one […]

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 […]

Volunteers Make a Difference at CASA’s Summer Crash Course

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Martinsburg, WV. – When we think of summer, we often imagine sunshine, swimming, popsicles, cookouts or beach trips. Kids can’t wait for the time when the school year ends, and the freedom and fun of summer begins. But for some CASA children, summer isn’t a time of fun. Rather, the structure and safety of school […]

CASA offers virtual trainings as caseloads nearly double

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Journal News – Whether by self-guided training or in staff-led sessions, CASA of the Eastern Panhandle leadership said it has continued adjusting and expanding its training services in hopes of training enough volunteers to meet the growing number of children on the organization’s caseload. The new year will offer additional virtual training options beginning February […]

Online Volunteer Training Launches May 18

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You can attend two weeks of online volunteer training from May 18-21 and May 25-28.  The training will consist of daily 3.5-hour Zoom sessions from 1:30-5 p.m. To become a CASA-EP volunteer, you must complete 35 hours of training. For more information, contact Del Pope at del@4e3e7b3687.nxcli.io. CASA-EP will be conducting additional volunteer training sessions […]

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