CASA and WCCB Collaborate for Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 14, 2015
WCCB (Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau) and CASA of Westmoreland (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are teaming up to raise awareness of child abuse prevention during the month of April....MoreEssentials for Childhood
April 9, 2015
As a complementary protective factors framework, CDC’s Essentials for Childhood provides a step-by-step approach that community partnerships can take to support families and prevent child maltreatment....MoreChild Abuse Prevention Month
April 1, 2015
At CASA of Westmoreland Inc., we help abused and neglected children heal so they can live happier, safer lives. Our CASA volunteers – Court Appointed Special Advocates – make sure kids don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service systems or languish in foster care. CASA volunteers stay with children until their court case is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home....MoreVolunteer Spotlight
March 23, 2015
Ron is recently retired from public education after 38 years in the field of Special Education. He served as the Director of Special Education in the Franklin Regional School District and currently works as a Special Education Consultant for multiple school districts....MoreSuccess Story
March 13, 2015
Mary Jo and Chris Bearley began fostering children several years ago and have welcomed 10 children into their home. After adopting three children, they decided that they would still foster one child at a time, but did not wish to adopt anymore - until the phone rang one fateful day. ...MoreVolunteer Spotlight
March 2, 2015
Volunteer Spotlight: Jeanne Cerce. Jeanne has been a CASA volunteer since May 2008 and has had 6 cases with 16 children! In addition, Jeanne never hesitates to help us in the office or at special events....MoreVolunteer Spotlight
February 24, 2015
Mary Lou Hugus has been a CASA volunteer since May 2008 and has had 6 cases with 7 children. Not only is Mary Lou a great advocate for children, she also is a great help in the office and at special events! ...MoreWestmoreland County Children's Bureau Foster Parent Program
February 6, 2015
The goal of foster care is to provide for the physical, emotional and social needs of children and youths in the “substitute family setting” until the natural family can be reunited, or a permanent placement through adoption can be arranged. It is intended that through temporary placement of children in a foster home, regular visitation, and social work services, that troubled families can be reun...MoreVolunteer Spotlight
February 2, 2015
Jessica Rafferty, Esq. is an attorney with Quatrini Rafferty and concentrates her practice in the areas of plaintiff personal injury litigation, family law and civil litigation. Jessica has been a CASA volunteer since December 2010 and is currently on her second case. ...MoreA Little Boy and His Big Dream
January 14, 2015
My mother was a drug abuser—coke, heroine, crack. She had six kids with four different men. I was her third child, the result of a quick fling with a man who had just gotten out of the Navy. I didn’t meet him until I was 25 years old....MorePennsylvania Updates Child Abuse Laws
January 6, 2015
Following the Jerry Sandusky scandal, Pennsylvania modified and updated child abuse laws including who is required to report child abuse (mandated reporters) and the manner in which child abuse is reported. ...MoreNorwin Cheerleaders Donate Gifts to CASA Children
December 19, 2014
Abused and neglected children have something extra to smile about this holiday season thanks to the Norwin cheerleaders. On Monday, December 15th the Norwin cheerleaders had their annual holiday party and each member of the squad brought a gift for a child served by CASA of Westmoreland (Court Appointed Special Advocates). This is the sixth year that the Norwin cheerleaders have been donating ...MoreStandard Charitable Foundation Awards $2,500 to CASA of Westmoreland
December 19, 2014
Standard Charitable Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Westmoreland, Inc. to support their 'Expanding Advocacy' initiative, which is growing their capacity to serve more children in need. ...MoreShare the Love with CASA of Westmoreland
November 25, 2014
CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. is teaming up with Sendell Subaru for their Subaru “Share the Love” event from November 20, 2014 until January 2, 2015. During this time, customers who buy or lease a new Subaru will be able to designate a non-profit organization of their choice to receive a $250 donation. Sendell Subaru chose their local hometown charity to be CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. ...MoreHoliday Shopping with Amazon Smile
November 6, 2014
Do your Holiday shopping through Amazon Smile and CASA will receive a percentage of your total order! It’s a quick and easy way to help support abused and neglected children in your area. ...More2014 Volunteer Appreciation
October 23, 2014
CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. held their annual Volunteer Appreciation at Quatrini Rafferty in Latrobe on October 2, 2014. DeLallo’s once again graciously sponsored food for the event. In addition to appreciating all of the volunteers, CASA handed out a few spotlight awards and the prestigious Chip Funari Volunteer of the Year Award. ...MoreCASA Superhero 5K / Kids 1K Fun Run
September 12, 2014
CASA held its first Superhero 5K and Kids’ 1K Fun Run on Saturday, September 6th at Hempfield Park & Athletic Complex. This event was in partnership with Hempfield Community Days....MoreSuperhero 5K / Kids 1K Fun Run
August 13, 2014
CASA of Westmoreland is holding a Superhero 5K and Kids’ 1K Fun Run on Saturday, September 6th at Hempfield Park & Athletic Complex. This event is in partnership with Hempfield Community Days. The race starts at 10:30am so that runners and supporters can stay and enjoy all the festivities of Hempfield Community Days. This event supports the program’s mission of providing advocacy to abused and ...More