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 materials introducing CASA’s mission, explaining the unique role of a Court-Appointed Special Advocate in a child’s life, and offering guidance on how educators can collaborate with CASA volunteers to support children in foster care and other vulnerable situations.
We provided:
- 150 packets for Berkeley County
- 85 packets for Jefferson County
- 25 packets for Morgan County
These resources are a small but meaningful way to help new teachers understand what it means when a student in their classroom has a CASA. Whether the child is facing instability at home, recovering from trauma, or navigating a recent placement change, teachers are often on the front lines of noticing when something isn’t right. By providing clear communication and support, CASA aims to ensure that educators don’t feel alone in supporting that child—and that every child with a CASA has a strong team behind them.
Last week, CASA staff and volunteers attended welcome events for new teachers in all three counties. These events gave us a chance to answer questions, build partnerships, and introduce school personnel to our growing Fostering Futures initiative, which provides mentorship and long-term support to older youth navigating the transition to adulthood.
Our Education Advocates are committed to helping children not just survive, but thrive in school—and that requires deep collaboration with the educators in their lives. We’re incredibly grateful to all the teachers stepping into classrooms this fall and honored to walk beside them in support of happy, healthy, and well-cared-for kids.
