What's New at CASA?

Dear , 

We're excited to tell you that we are serving more children than we ever have. In the first 5 months of 2018 our volunteers advocated for 208 children, compared to 140 for the same time period in 2017 (48% increase!). But, unfortunately, there are more kids in need. Approximately 300 children in Boone and Callaway counties are without a CASA. Here's how YOU can help give those children a voice: 

• Become a CASA! We're accepting applications for our next class beginning late July.
• Talk with your family and friends about becoming a CASA and then send them our way. 
• Connect us with your church/group to speak and share information about CASA.
  

Reply to this email with any questions or ideas!

Sharon Means Memorial 

Sharon Elizabeth Means, a beloved member of the Fulton community, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2018. She was the Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Student Teaching and Clinical Experience at William Woods for the past 15 years. She also taught 20 years at the elementary level for Fulton Public Schools. In honor of Shari and her love of children, her family chose for memorial donations to be given to Heart of Missouri CASA as a way to remember how important children's lives were to Shari.

We are honored to be selected by Shari's family, and have received over $3,000 in her memory. These donations will provide more than a year of advocacy to an entire sibling set going through foster care. Shari's legacy will live on in our tireless efforts to give children in foster care a voice.

Kansas City Chiefs Fan?  

Here's a win-win to support Heart of Missouri CASA and the Chiefs! Purchase tickets ($33.50 each) to a designated game, and $10 from each ticket sold with our code will be donated back to us! 

CASA Link: http://www.chiefs.com/ticketfundraiser/  
Promocode: HOMCASA

Eligible games: 

New CASA Volunteers 

On May 15th and 16th, 10 new CASA volunteers were sworn-in by Judge Sue Crane and Judge Leslie Schneider. We're excited to welcome these new volunteers in to the fold and get them started on their advocacy journey.