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CASA of South Mississippi Hosts Annual “Grateful for You” Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Each year, CASA recognizes the vital contributions of its volunteers, who play a crucial role in ensuring that children in the foster care system receive the support and advocacy they need to thrive. This year, attendees will be treated to an inspiring keynote address by Ashley Rhodes-Courter, a New York Times bestselling author. Rhodes-Courter will share her personal journey through Florida’s foster care system and highlight the transformative impact her CASA volunteer had on her path to permanency through adoption.

Kaiden’s Candles of Hope for Harrison & Stone Counties

(Gulfport, MS, October 9, 2024) – While it may come as a surprise, not all children receive birthday cakes each year growing up. Twenty years ago, CASA’s executive director, Cynthia Chauvin asked a young person who spent the majority of her teenage years in foster care what might the CASA program do to better the lives of children in foster care. Without hesitation, she exclaimed, “Make sure they have birthday cakes and get to blow out candles!” Soon after, Candles of Hope was established. A project that ensured that all children served by the CASA program would not only get a cake and candles, but also allow them to select what type of cake and icing they would like. “Giving our kids choices, even those as simple as selecting their cake, allows them to have a voice,” Chauvin stated.

New Job Posting: Finance Clerk

CASA of South Mississippi seeks to hire a motivated and competent individual to assume the role of Finance Clerk in a growing nonprofit organization. The Finance Clerk position is under the supervision of the Finance Director and is responsible for providing quality administrative and clerical support to the organization.

Volunteer

We’d love your support!

Donate

Change a child’s life today!

Calendar of Events

See what we’ve got going on!

News & Info

Stay up to date!

Change a Child’s Story.

CASA and GAL volunteers advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Learn more and get involved today.

Recent News & Information

CASA of South Mississippi Hosts Annual “Grateful for You” Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Each year, CASA recognizes the vital contributions of its volunteers, who play a crucial role in ensuring that children in the foster care system receive the support and advocacy they need to thrive. This year, attendees will be treated to an inspiring keynote address by Ashley Rhodes-Courter, a New York Times bestselling author. Rhodes-Courter will share her personal journey through Florida’s foster care system and highlight the transformative impact her CASA volunteer had on her path to permanency through adoption.

Kaiden’s Candles of Hope for Harrison & Stone Counties

(Gulfport, MS, October 9, 2024) – While it may come as a surprise, not all children receive birthday cakes each year growing up. Twenty years ago, CASA’s executive director, Cynthia Chauvin asked a young person who spent the majority of her teenage years in foster care what might the CASA program do to better the lives of children in foster care. Without hesitation, she exclaimed, “Make sure they have birthday cakes and get to blow out candles!” Soon after, Candles of Hope was established. A project that ensured that all children served by the CASA program would not only get a cake and candles, but also allow them to select what type of cake and icing they would like. “Giving our kids choices, even those as simple as selecting their cake, allows them to have a voice,” Chauvin stated.

New Job Posting: Finance Clerk

CASA of South Mississippi seeks to hire a motivated and competent individual to assume the role of Finance Clerk in a growing nonprofit organization. The Finance Clerk position is under the supervision of the Finance Director and is responsible for providing quality administrative and clerical support to the organization.

Mission

To advocate for South Mississippi’s abused and neglected children by supporting volunteers who promote safety, permanency, and resilience.

Our Vision

A community where all children thrive in safe and nurturing families.

Our Values

  • Each Child’s Right to a Safe, Nurturing and Permanent Home
  • Best Practices in Quality Advocacy in accordance with National CASA Standards
  • Responsibility to the community to Provide Mission Driven Services
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