Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA of Franklin County

That someone might be YOU. Learn more about the positive impact CASA volunteer guardians ad litem have on the lives of abused and neglected kids in Franklin County. Visit casa.franklincountyohio.gov.

CASA of Franklin County is delighted to welcome our new Staff Attorney, Rachel Thompson. Rachel is a 2021 graduate of Capital Law School and comes to us with prior experience in the field of child welfare. Welcome to the CASA Team!

A CASA volunteer is often the one constant in the life of a child in foster care. Volunteers can make a life-changing difference for children experiencing abuse and neglect. Want to join us? Visit casa.franklincountyohio.gov to learn more.

And there are so many more children who could benefit from your help. Become a CASA volunteer guardian ad litem. We'll show you how. visit casa.franklincountyohio.gov for details, There's a child in our community waiting for you.

Listen. Learn. Advocate. You can help make a positive difference in the life of an Ohio child in foster care. If you have the heart, we have the opportunity! To learn more, visit casa.franklincountyohio.gov. Our next hybrid training class begins September 22.

Looking to make a positive impact in the life of a child in need? Check out all the different ways you can support the CASA of Franklin County's mission. For more details visit casa.franklincountyohio.gov.
We appreciate all of our volunteers and supporters - thank you!

Our next hybrid Pre-Service Training begins September 22, 2024. Visit casa.franklicountyohio.gov for details and an application and help CASA of Franklin County .

Ohio's Back-to-School Tax Holiday is underway now through 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 8th!

Annual Sales Tax Holiday Pay no sales tax on back-to-school items and other purchases for a limited time each year.

Mark your calendar now! Tickets are limited and pre-registration is required. To sign-up, visit: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xPz4UNiUB0-E6zbtV8fIogRgkaCtL45Jk3KZ5zMsvWVUNEsxSjNQMldHNDRQNlJHSUJMTFRIWjU3Ti4u

Something to smile about.

Mom, 88, honored for fostering 40 kids says she never expected anyone to notice “It was God’s gift that I had the honor to be able to take care of those children.”

Who needs the Olympics when you’ve got CASA Day with the Mud Hens?!?!

Good advice for all of us.

Congratulations, Ohio CASA and “thank you!”

Ohio CASA marks 35-year anniversary - Ohio CASA Looking back on the history of CASA in Ohio and 35 years of impact at the state level

As Minority Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, our friends at the remind us of the importance of protecting kids against racism. Visit: https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/minority-mental-health/protecting-kids-against-racism

Workshops are filling-up fast! If you’re a CASA of Franklin County volunteer and want to attend the conference at NO CHARGE, contact the Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA of Franklin County office today!

Have you registered yet? 📝

Hundreds of CASA volunteers, attorneys & child welfare advocates have already signed up to attend ! We hope to see you there.

To register and find all the Celebrate Kids! Conference information you need, visit: https://ohiocasa.org/2024-celebrate-kids-conference/

Police: 4-year-old Columbus boy at center of Amber Alert found safe Police said the mother reached out to detectives and they turned themselves in.

Continuing with Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, our partners at the Kids Mental Health Foundation share "How to Teach Kids About Microaggressions." Visit: https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/minority-mental-health/how-to-teach-kids-about-microaggressions

Register early! Our hybrid training begins September 22, 2024. Learn more and complete the application at casa.franklincounty.ohio.gov

CASA of Franklin County is growing and we're adding an additional Staff Attorney! If you're looking for a job where you can make a positive difference in the life of a child while enjoying a supportive work environment with great benefits, check out the job description at https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6161230.careers?CareersSearch and search for “Staff Attorney.”

As we continue our observance of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, our partners at the Kids Mental Health Foundation share important insights on "Why Belonging Matters for Underrepresented Children." Visit: https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/relationships/why-belonging-matters-for-underrepresented-children

The Columbus Metropolitan Library's Underground Railroad exhibit is currently on display in the lobby of the Franklin County Courthouse, located at 373 South High Street. The exhibit explores Ohio's involvement in the effort to help enslaved people reach freedom. Many of the routes, people, and homes in Central Ohio that made the Underground Railroad possible are discussed using maps and images from our country's past. The exhibit runs through July 31 and the public is invited to visit.You can also take a virtual tour of the show by clicking the image below.

The Underground Railroad in Central Ohio · Columbus Metropolitan Library Local History & Genealogy Exhibits View exhibits created by the Local History & Genealogy team of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

You could be. Visit casa.franklincountyohio.gov to learn how you can advocate for a neglected or abused child in our community.

It may be surprising to some, but not all foster youth want to be adopted. Our partners at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption explain the Seven Fears that foster youth often experience when the subject of adoption is raised.

7 Fears of Adoption When youth in foster care are asked whether they want to be adopted, child welfare professionals should expect to hear “no.”

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to remember that individuals from historically underrepresented communities often face additional stressors that can impact children’s mental health. For resources, follow or go to KidsMentalHealthFoundation.org and search for “Minority Mental Health.”