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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
 While child abuse prevention is a year-round pursuit, April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We hope you have the opportunity to pay special attention to the ongoing news throughout the month:
- Every Thursday will feature an op-ed in the Register Guard. Click here to read the first in the series written by John Radich of the Oregon Department of Human Services.
- Every Wednesday at 7:20 a.m. tune into KPNW 1120 AM for live interviews about child abuse prevention. Click here to listen to this morning's touching interview with an adoptive mother.
- Click here to watch comments from Megan Shultz, CASA Executive Director, and George Dennett, CASA volunteer, as they spoke to the Lane County Commissioners about preventing child abuse. Last week, the Commissioners proclaimed April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Change Is In the Air
Big News in Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wildish Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield
Significant changes are happening in the response to child abuse and neglect in Lane County, and we want to keep you informed. Join us for an informational presentation featuring:
- Erinn Kelley-Siel, Acting Director, Oregon Department of Human Services: DHS-Child Welfare is working toward significant changes in its response to cases of child abuse and neglect, with an emphasis on placing fewer children into foster care.
- Jeff Todahl, Ph.D., University of Oregon: 90by30 is a new community-wide initiative engaging all sectors of the community to reduce child abuse in Lane County 90% by the year 2030.
- Megan Shultz, Executive Director, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): CASA is preparing to launch a new program model that will engage more high-level volunteers in order to double the number of children served within the next few years.
The event is free to attend (and is not a fundraiser). Light food will be served from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. donated by Cafe Yumm! The Crossroads on Gateway Street. The presentation will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP by May 16th via email to Sarah-Kate Sharkey, Associate Director, or call her at (541) 868-3087. We hope to see you there!
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New CASA Volunteers in Training
Thank you to the 27 dedicated men and women who began "CASA University" training this month. They will go through 10 weeks of training and then be assigned in June to be the powerful voice for children from our waiting list of nearly 300.
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Click here for more info.
Photo: CASA volunteers are sworn into service by the Juvenile Judge upon their completion of training |
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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Powerful Voices Newsletter. Thank you for all your support of CASA! We would love to hear from you. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
174 Deadmond Ferry Rd
Springfield, Oregon 97477
(541) 984-3132
www.casa-lane.org
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CASA / RE/MAX Integrity Champions for Children Run/Walk
Saturday, May 14th 8:30 a.m. Skinner Butte Park 8K run, 3.5 mile walk,
400 meter kids run - Run or walk with your friends and family. Click here for online information & registration.
- Form a team to compete for the Corporate Cup or Team Spirit Award. You could win a traveling trophy! Click here for more info.
- Wear a cape! Red "superhero" capes will be available for runners and walkers for an additional $5 donation. Place your order when you register.
- Volunteer for one of many fun duties the day of the race. Email Jill Mestler, Events Coordinator, or call her at (541) 868-3088.
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Have you heard Alyssa & Ella's Story?
Click here to read about the journey of these two sisters.
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