2022 Mardi Gras Gala Sponsorship Opportunity
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2021 Quarterly Reports
First Quarter The Quarterly Report includes an overview of CASA programs and services, data and demographics of children we serve and volunteer Advocates, and current statistics of allegations of...
CASA Recognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation for LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts
Bay St Louis, MS -- Today, CASA of Hancock County, a nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of abused and neglected children, proudly announced that it is being recognized in 2021...
New Training Class Set to Begin October 19
CASA of Hancock County announces a new format for pre-service volunteer training. CASA will offer its 30-hour pre-service training course over a two-week period during the day. The class is set to...
Thank you to the sponsors of the 8th Annual Poker Run
8th Annual Poker Run – Stops and Rules
Thank you Edrington Greenscapes
CASA of Hancock County would like to thank Edrington Greenscapes for its support. Since moving to the Dunbar Avenue location in June 2018, Edrington Greenscapes has provided regular, year-round...
Red Bean Cook-Off
Saturday, May 8, 2021, 4-7 PM, Diamondhead Town Green CASA of Hancock County and the City of Diamondhead host the Red Bean Cook-Off event to raise awareness and funds to support abused and neglected...
Cooks for CASA Fundraiser
Some of the best cooks in Hancock County are cooking for CASA every Monday through January 4th. Drive through pickup at the CASA office at 644 Dunbar Avenue. You can pre-purchase through venmo or pay this evening starting at 5pm. $10 suggested donation.
Advocate of the Month: Angie Necaise
Angie was sworn in on September 25, 2018 and has been advocating for a sibling group who was in the system for two years prior to Angie receiving the case. Angie saw the case through and the...
CASA Trains Foster Parents via Zoom
May is National Foster Care Month, and as part of our efforts to support our foster parents during the COVID-19 social distancing period, Victim Services Coordinator Naomi Strawhorn will be providing weekly virtual training classes featuring TBRI® principles of Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting. This weekly hour-long training assists foster parents by (1) explaining the impact of trauma on a child’s brain and body; (2) interpreting behavioral issues as communication; and (3) providing assistance with responding to trauma behaviors.
Light of Hope Advocate of the Year: Susan Mumme
Annually, CASA of Hancock County recognizes one advocate who has provided extraordinary service to the community. This year’s Advocate of the Year is Susan Mumme.
The Julie Cannon Champion for Children Award
Julie Cannon Champion for Children Award has been created to honor advocate for ten years of service, including providing advocacy services for 37 children
Meal Resources for Children
Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District: https://www.bwsd.org/ Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District "Meals 2 Go" March 17-20th Pick-up between 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bay High School & Waveland...
COVID-19 Update
Effective March 16, 2020 the physical CASA office is closed for the week of March 16-20th and a determination regarding its re-opening will be made at the end of the week and if needed beyond the...
Director of local children’s organization wins prestigious national award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Wilson, CASA Mississippi Inc. amywilson@casams.org 769-572-2993 Director of local children’s organization wins...
Cynthia Chauvin appointed to serve on National CASA/GAL
National Leadership Council BAY ST. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI– CASA of Hancock County announces the appointment of Cynthia Chauvin, Executive Director to the National Leadership Council of the National...
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CASA Inducts 6 New Volunteers
L-R: Michelle Chaisson, Christine Grapusa, Lauren Bloss, Jackie Baughman, Monet Bourgeois & Latasha Robinson were sworn in on Tuesday, May 9th as Court Appointed Special Advocates or “CASA”...
Celebrating CASA Advocates for their Service
On Tuesday, May 16th CASA of Hancock County held its Annual Advocate Appreciation event at The Blind Tiger. Advocates had the opportunities to enjoy boiled crawfish while getting better acquainted...
New Law Recognizing Court Appointed Special Advocates in Mississippi
(Jackson, Mississippi) – Governor Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1213 into law, effective July 1, 2017, recognizing and legitimizing the role and responsibilities of Court Appointed Special Advocate...
Job Announcement Advocate Supervisor II, CASA of Hancock County
Krewe Of CASA Mardi Gras Gala
Thank you to all our Sponsors Children's Defender Children's Advocate
3rd Annual CASA Poker Run
There are several ways you can support our upcoming fundraiser. Consider sponsorship opportunities that will allow your business exposure leading up to, during and after the event. We will also have...
S&L Office Supplies Launches Carts4Kids Project & Names CASA as its Charity Recipient
(BAY ST. LOUIS, MS, September 14, 2015)-On Saturday, September 12, 2015 Chris Cochran of S&L Office Supplies in Waveland presented a check to CASA of Hancock County’s Executive Director, Cynthia...
S&L Office Supplies Carts4kids
S&L Office Supplies, a locally owned business in Hancock County launched its Carts4kids.com giving program in January 2015. This project offers local businesses and individuals a unique...
Save the Date…CASA’s Signature fundraiser set for January 17, 2015
CASA’s signature event, the “Krewe of CASA” Gala is set for Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. The evening will include dinner, a live band, a silent auction, and the...
CASA’s 4th Annual “Krewe of CASA” Mardi Gras Gala Set for Saturday, January 17, 2015
CASA of Hancock County will host the “Krewe of CASA” Mardi Gras Gala on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 7pm-midnight at the Bay St. Louis Community Center. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the...
2015 Mardi Gras Gala Royalty Announced
On Monday, November 17, 2014 CASA of Hancock County held a reveal party and invited its volunteers, supporters and community stakeholders at The West End Restaurant to announce the 2015 Mardi Gras...
CASA Welcomes its largest training class to date
On Thursday, October 16th Youth Court Judge Elise Deano swore in members of the Fall 2014 CASA training class. In total 16 new volunteers took an oath to serve children from Youth Court who are all...