# CASA of the Eastern Panhandle

> Child Advocates in WV


## Pages

- [Privacy & Cookie Policy](https://www.mycasaep.org/privacy-and-cookie-policy/)
- [Our Team](https://www.mycasaep.org/our-team/)
- [Thank You – Volunteer Application](https://www.mycasaep.org/thank-you-volunteer-application/)
- [2026 Garden Gala](https://www.mycasaep.org/garden-gala-2026/)
- [Volunteer Inquiry](https://www.mycasaep.org/volunteer-form/)
- [Donate](https://www.mycasaep.org/donate/)
- [Local Resources](https://www.mycasaep.org/local-resources/)
- [Refer a Friend](https://www.mycasaep.org/refer-a-friend/)
- [Corporate Sponsorships](https://www.mycasaep.org/corporate-sponsorships/)
- [FAQs](https://www.mycasaep.org/faqs/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.mycasaep.org/contact-us/)
- [Resource Center](https://www.mycasaep.org/advocacy-resources/)
- [News & Events](https://www.mycasaep.org/news-and-events/)
- [What Does a CASA Do?](https://www.mycasaep.org/what-does-a-casa-do/)
- [Permanency Services](https://www.mycasaep.org/permanency-services/)
- [Mentorship Pathway](https://www.mycasaep.org/mentorship-pathway/)
- [Fostering Futures](https://www.mycasaep.org/fostering-futures/)
- [Volunteer](https://www.mycasaep.org/volunteer/)
- [Ways to Help](https://www.mycasaep.org/ways-to-help/)
- [Our Impact](https://www.mycasaep.org/about-us/)
- [Home](https://www.mycasaep.org/)



## Posts

- [A Night to Remember: Recapping the 2026 CASA-EP Garden Gala](https://www.mycasaep.org/a-night-to-remember-recapping-the-2026-casa-ep-garden-gala/)
- [Hoodies & Haircuts: CASA-EP's Back-to-School Celebration](https://www.mycasaep.org/hoodies-haircuts-casa-eps-back-to-school-celebration/)
- [Caring for Yourself So You Can Care for Others: CASA-EP and National Wellness Month](https://www.mycasaep.org/caring-for-yourself-so-you-can-care-for-others-casa-ep-and-national-wellness-month/)
- [Introducing the CASA-EP Jr. Leadership Summit: Big Lessons for Our Youngest Leaders](https://www.mycasaep.org/introducing-the-casa-ep-jr-leadership-summit-big-lessons-for-our-youngest-leaders/)
- [CASA-EP Welcomes New Volunteer Advocates for the Eastern Panhandle](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-welcomes-new-volunteer-advocates-for-the-eastern-panhandle/)
- [Connection Is Everything: CASA-EP and Social Wellness Month](https://www.mycasaep.org/connection-is-everything-casa-ep-and-social-wellness-month/)
- [Summer Break Should Not Mean Empty Plates: CASA-EP and National Hunger Awareness Month](https://www.mycasaep.org/summer-break-should-not-mean-empty-plates-casa-ep-and-national-hunger-awareness-month/)
- [Youth Leadership Summit: Capturing the Event Through My Lens](https://www.mycasaep.org/youth-leadership-summit-capturing-the-event-through-my-lens/)
- [Building Leaders: A Recap of the 2026 CASA-EP Youth Leadership Summit](https://www.mycasaep.org/building-leaders-a-recap-of-the-2026-casa-ep-youth-leadership-summit/)
- [Every Child Deserves an Advocate: CASA-EP and Pride Month](https://www.mycasaep.org/every-child-deserves-an-advocate-casa-ep-and-pride-month/)
- [May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Supporting Children and the People Who Show Up for Them](https://www.mycasaep.org/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-supporting-children-and-the-people-who-show-up-for-them/)
- [May is National Foster Care Month: Standing With Children and the Families Who Care for Them](https://www.mycasaep.org/may-is-national-foster-care-month-standing-with-children-and-the-families-who-care-for-them/)
- [Welcoming Beth McCoy to Lead CASA-EP’s Next Chapter](https://www.mycasaep.org/welcoming-beth-mccoy-to-lead-casa-eps-next-chapter/)
- [Recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Listen. Act. Advocate.](https://www.mycasaep.org/recognizing-national-crime-victims-rights-week-listen-act-advocate/)
- [CASA-EP Welcomes New Volunteer Advocates at Berkeley County Courthouse](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-welcomes-new-volunteer-advocates-at-berkeley-county-courthouse/)
- [April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: How Our Community Can Make a Difference](https://www.mycasaep.org/april-is-national-child-abuse-prevention-month-how-our-community-can-make-a-difference/)
- [Piece Together: CASA’s First Puzzle Competition Brings Community Together](https://www.mycasaep.org/piece-together-casas-first-puzzle-competition-brings-community-together/)
- [Anne Mortensen: Finding Purpose Through Advocacy](https://www.mycasaep.org/anne-mortensen-finding-purpose-through-advocacy/)
- [Meet Haleigh Wiley: Turning Lived Experience into Advocacy](https://www.mycasaep.org/meet-haleigh-wiley-turning-lived-experience-into-advocacy/)
- [Sponsor Spotlight: Conrad Luttrell – Investing in Children, Strengthening Community](https://www.mycasaep.org/sponsor-spotlight-conrad-luttrell-investing-in-children-strengthening-community/)
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Adelmeyer](https://www.mycasaep.org/volunteer-spotlight-julie-adelmeyer/)
- [Investing in Children, Strengthening Our Community: CASA-EP Launches 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities](https://www.mycasaep.org/investing-in-children-strengthening-our-community-casa-ep-launches-2026-sponsorship-opportunities/)
- [Honoring Social Workers: Partners in Advocacy and Prevention](https://www.mycasaep.org/honoring-social-workers-partners-in-advocacy-and-prevention/)
- [How Unity Strengthens Our Community’s Most Vulnerable Children](https://www.mycasaep.org/how-unity-strengthens-our-communitys-most-vulnerable-children/)
- [Why Unity Matters for Children in the Eastern Panhandle](https://www.mycasaep.org/why-unity-matters-for-children-in-the-eastern-panhandle/)
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Kahsay](https://www.mycasaep.org/volunteer-spotlight-heather-kahsay/)
- [CASA-EP Welcomes New Advocates To Serve Children Across The Eastern Panhandle](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-welcomes-new-advocates-to-serve-children-across-the-eastern-panhandle-2/)
- [Newsletter Archive](https://www.mycasaep.org/newsletter-archive/)
- [Honoring Excellence in Child Advocacy: Daja Elliott Named WV CASA Attorney of the Year](https://www.mycasaep.org/honoring-excellence-in-child-advocacy-daja-elliott-named-wv-casa-attorney-of-the-year/)
- [CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Announces Executive Director Michelle Sudduth’s Retirement in 2026](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-of-the-eastern-panhandle-announces-executive-director-michelle-sudduths-retirement-in-2026/)
- [January Is Mentoring Month: Be the Difference for a Young Person in 2026](https://www.mycasaep.org/january-is-mentoring-month-be-the-difference-for-a-young-person-in-2026/)
- [CASA-EP Announces Board of Directors Updates for 2026](https://www.mycasaep.org/looking-ahead-casa-ep-announces-board-of-directors-updates-for-2026/)
- [Looking Ahead: Building Stronger Futures Together](https://www.mycasaep.org/looking-ahead-building-stronger-futures-together/)
- [2025 Year in Review: Building Safety, Stability, and Stronger Futures for Children](https://www.mycasaep.org/2025-year-in-review-building-safety-stability-and-stronger-futures-for-children/)
- [Wrapping Hope and Holiday Cheer: CASA-EP’s 2025 Wrap and Rave](https://www.mycasaep.org/wrapping-hope-and-holiday-cheer-casa-eps-2025-wrap-and-rave/)
- [A Lifelong Love for Advocacy: Volunteer Spotlight on Karen Calhoun](https://www.mycasaep.org/a-lifelong-love-for-advocacy-volunteer-spotlight-on-karen-calhoun/)
- [Finding Purpose Through Mentorship: Michael Decker’s CASA Journey](https://www.mycasaep.org/finding-purpose-through-mentorship-michael-deckers-casa-journey/)
- [Building Safety, Stability, and Stronger Futures: How CASA-EP Works to Prevent Adverse Outcomes for Youth](https://www.mycasaep.org/building-safety-stability-and-stronger-futures-how-casa-ep-works-to-prevent-adverse-outcomes-for-youth/)
- [Giving Tuesday: Why Your Gift Matters More Than Ever](https://www.mycasaep.org/giving-tuesday-why-your-gift-matters-more-than-ever/)
- [13 Years of Advocacy: Volunteer Spotlight on Kerstin Budlong](https://www.mycasaep.org/13-years-of-advocacy-volunteer-spotlight-on-kerstin-budlong/)
- [CASA-EP Welcomes New Advocates to Serve Children Across the Eastern Panhandle](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-welcomes-new-advocates-to-serve-children-across-the-eastern-panhandle/)
- [Honoring Our Mentor Level Sponsors: Strengthening the Foundation of CASA’s Mission](https://www.mycasaep.org/honoring-our-mentor-level-sponsors-strengthening-the-foundation-of-casas-mission/)
- [Honoring Our Mentor Level Sponsors: Partners in Advocacy and Hope](https://www.mycasaep.org/honoring-our-mentor-level-sponsors-partners-in-advocacy-and-hope/)
- [Honoring Our Advocate Level Sponsors: Champions for Change](https://www.mycasaep.org/honoring-our-advocate-level-sponsors-champions-for-change/)
- [Honoring Our Ambassador Level Sponsors: Building Brighter Futures Together](https://www.mycasaep.org/honoring-our-ambassador-level-sponsors-building-brighter-futures-together/)
- [Avoiding Burnout: Why Mental Recharges Matter](https://www.mycasaep.org/avoiding-burnout-why-mental-recharges-matter/)
- [Honoring Kinship Care: Nancy Haines’ Journey with CASA](https://www.mycasaep.org/honoring-kinship-care-nancy-haines-journey-with-casa/)
- [Welcoming Sarah Arzt: CASA-EP’s New Community Outreach Coordinator](https://www.mycasaep.org/welcoming-sarah-arzt-casa-eps-new-community-outreach-coordinator/)
- [Remembering Valerie Smith: CASA-EP Co-Founder and Lifelong Champion for Children](https://www.mycasaep.org/remembering-valerie-smith-casa-ep-co-founder-and-lifelong-champion-for-children/)
- [A Night of Legacy and Hope: CASA-EP’s 2025 Garden Gala](https://www.mycasaep.org/a-night-of-legacy-and-hope-casa-eps-2025-garden-gala/)
- [Fostering Futures: A Summer of Connection, Learning, and Growth](https://www.mycasaep.org/fostering-futures-a-summer-of-connection-learning-and-growth/)
- [CASA-EP Welcomes New Advocates Committed to Changing Lives](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-welcomes-new-advocates-committed-to-changing-lives-2/)
- [Supporting Educators, Supporting Youth: CASA Attends New Teacher Welcome Events Across the Panhandle](https://www.mycasaep.org/supporting-educators-supporting-youth-casa-attends-new-teacher-welcome-events-across-the-panhandle/)
- [Newsletter Archives](https://www.mycasaep.org/newsletter-archives/)
- [Helping Kids Stay Safe Online: CASA Launches Internet Safety Training](https://www.mycasaep.org/helping-kids-stay-safe-online-casa-launches-internet-safety-training/)
- [Fostering Futures: CASA’s Long-Term Commitment to Youth in Transition](https://www.mycasaep.org/fostering-futures-casas-long-term-commitment-to-youth-in-transition/)
- [Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: Inside CASA-EP’s 5th Annual Youth Leadership Summit](https://www.mycasaep.org/breaking-cycles-building-futures-inside-casa-eps-5th-annual-youth-leadership-summit/)
- [CASA, Board Member Rosa Clark, Spotlighted at Sister ACTS Monthly Meeting](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-board-member-rosa-clark-spotlighted-at-sister-acts-monthly-meeting/)
- [Mentorship in Action: Checking in on CASA-EP's Mentorship Program](https://www.mycasaep.org/mentorship-in-action-checking-in-on-casa-eps-mentorship-program/)
- [Stepping Forward: CASA-EP’s Shoe Drive Provides Footwear for Kids in Need](https://www.mycasaep.org/stepping-forward-casa-eps-shoe-drive-provides-footwear-for-kids-in-need/)
- [Keeping Families Strong: CASA Launches Permanency Services Program](https://www.mycasaep.org/keeping-families-strong-casa-launches-permanency-services-program/)
- [Through My Lens: Capturing the 5th Annual Youth Leadership Summit](https://www.mycasaep.org/through-my-lens-capturing-the-5th-annual-youth-leadership-summit/)
- [CASA-EP Welcomes New Advocates Committed to Changing Lives](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-welcomes-new-advocates-committed-to-changing-lives/)
- [Celebrating Those Who Show Up: CASA-EP Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Brunch](https://www.mycasaep.org/celebrating-those-who-show-up-casa-ep-hosts-volunteer-appreciation-brunch/)
- [CASA-EP and The Kable Team Bring Joy – One Bike at a Time](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-and-the-kable-team-bring-joy-one-bike-at-a-time/)
- [Meet Robert Gillette: Advocating for Families, Building Community](https://www.mycasaep.org/meet-robert-gillette-advocating-for-families-building-community/)
- [Honoring National Foster Care Month — Every Child Deserves a Champion](https://www.mycasaep.org/honoring-national-foster-care-month-every-child-deserves-a-champion/)
- [Reflecting on Child Abuse Prevention Month: Why Our Work Matters More Than Ever](https://www.mycasaep.org/reflecting-on-child-abuse-prevention-month-why-our-work-matters-more-than-ever/)
- [CASA-EP Launches Educational Support Scholarships for Youth in Care](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-launches-educational-support-scholarships-for-youth-in-care/)
- [Carrying On a Legacy: Kim Naiman’s Journey as an Education Advocate](https://www.mycasaep.org/carrying-on-a-legacy-kim-naimans-journey-as-an-education-advocate/)
- [CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Welcomes New Volunteers to it's Community of Dedicated Advocates](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-new-volunteers/)
- [CASA-EP Launches New Mentorship Program to Support Local Youth](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-launches-new-mentorship-program-to-support-local-youth/)
- [From Foster Parent to Mentor: Sara Gordon’s Path to Empowering Youth](https://www.mycasaep.org/from-foster-parent-to-mentor-sara-gordons-path-to-empowering-youth/)
- [CASA-EP Reaches Unity Campaign Goal – Thank You for Your Support!](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-reaches-unity-campaign-goal-thank-you-for-your-support/)
- [Celebrating National Social Work Month: The Impact of Social Workers on Child Advocacy](https://www.mycasaep.org/celebrating-national-social-work-month-the-impact-of-social-workers-on-child-advocacy/)
- [CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Joins United Way's 2025 Unity Campaign to Support Vulnerable Children](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-of-the-eastern-panhandle-joins-united-ways-2025-unity-campaign-to-support-vulnerable-children/)
- [CASA Volunteer Training: Preparing Advocates to Change a Child’s Life](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-volunteer-training-preparing-advocates-to-change-a-childs-life/)
- [Letter from the Director - 2025 Annual Corporate Sponsorships](https://www.mycasaep.org/letter-from-the-director-2025-annual-corporate-sponsorships/)
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Supporting CASA as a Team](https://www.mycasaep.org/volunteer-spotlight-supporting-casa-as-a-team/)
- [Board Member Spotlight: How Cindy Kitner Strengthens CASA-EP Through Financial Expertise & Advocacy](https://www.mycasaep.org/board-member-spotlight-how-cindy-kitner-strengthens-casa-ep-through-financial-expertise-advocacy/)
- [Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Advocacy, and Impact at CASA](https://www.mycasaep.org/reflecting-on-2024-a-year-of-growth-advocacy-and-impact-at-casa/)
- [A Conversation with G.T. Schramm, President of the CASA-EP Board of Directors](https://www.mycasaep.org/a-conversation-with-g-t-schramm-president-of-the-casa-ep-board-of-directors/)
- [CASA Of The Eastern Panhandle Welcomes New Class Of Volunteers To Its Community Of Dedicated Advocates](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-of-the-eastern-panhandle-welcomes-new-class-of-volunteers-to-its-community-of-dedicated-advocates/)
- [CASA-EP's 2024 Wrap and Rave Holiday Party Spreads Joy to Over 135 Children; Lori Kiley Named Volunteer of the Year](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-eps-2024-wrap-and-rave-holiday-party-spreads-joy-to-over-135-children-lori-kiley-named-volunteer-of-the-year/)
- [CASA Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-welcomes-new-members-to-the-board-of-directors/)
- [CASA Fostering Futures Bowling Outing: A Night of Fun and Connection](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-fostering-futures-bowling-outing-a-night-of-fun-and-connection/)
- [How CASA Volunteers Transform Lives: What You Need to Know and How to Get Involved](https://www.mycasaep.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-casa-volunteers-and-how-to-become-one/)
- [Double Your Impact: Help Children Thrive with West Virginia’s Tax Credit Program](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-nip-credits-2024/)
- [CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Founder, Valerie Smith, Recognized as a 2024 Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital](https://www.mycasaep.org/val-smith-woman-of-distinction/)
- [CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Welcomes New Class of Volunteers to its Community of Dedicated Advocates](https://www.mycasaep.org/fall-2024-new-class/)
- [CASA of the Eastern Panhandle’s Second Annual Garden Gala Raises Over $160,000 for Youth-Serving Programs](https://www.mycasaep.org/2024-gardengala/)
- [Job Opening - Communications and Outreach Manager](https://www.mycasaep.org/job-opening-communications-and-outreach-manager/)
- [CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Marks Opening of Jefferson County Office with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-charles-town-ribbon-cutting/)
- [CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Celebrates its Volunteer Advocates During National Volunteer Week](https://www.mycasaep.org/director_of_communications-copy/)
- [Newsletter - January 2024](https://www.mycasaep.org/newsletter-january-2024/)
- [Year in Review - Thank you for Supporting CASA-EP!](https://www.mycasaep.org/2023yearinreview/)
- [Wrap & Rave Holiday Party Spreads Joy to Over 175 Children; Rosa Clark Named Volunteer of the Year](https://www.mycasaep.org/2023wrapandrave/)
- [Superhero Success: CASA-EP Challenge Flies High in Fundraising and Mileage](https://www.mycasaep.org/superhero-success-casa-ep-challenge-flies-high/)
- [CASA-EP awarded $50,000 by AMS Group](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-awarded-50000-by-ams-group/)
- [CASA-EP Presents Jayme Stuckey With Their First Scholarship For CASA Youth](https://www.mycasaep.org/casa-ep-presents-first-youth-scholarship/)
- [American Public University System Hosts "Coats for CASA"](https://www.mycasaep.org/american-public-university-system-hosts-coats-for-casa/)