Sumner County CASA

It's National Nonprofit Day! We’re honored to serve the children in our area through our CASA program. 💙 You, too, can play a crucial role in changing their lives.

Discover how you can get involved and support our cause: https://sumnercasa.org/volunteer/

We’re incredibly thankful to be a partner agency with United Way of Sumner County!

This morning’s annual Community Partner breakfast was truly impressive, with remarkable numbers once again. A big thank you to United Way for your continued dedication to our community, bringing about positive change even during challenging times!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors! 🌟👏 A special shoutout to The Goddard School Gallatin and The Goddard School Hendersonville, our "CASA Cam Sponsor," and Pinnacle Financial Partners, our "Enchanted Eats Sponsor," for their generous support of the Magic of CASA event. Your support is truly appreciated and helps us continue our important work for the children in our community. Thank you!

With the school year now in full swing, we hope all students are enjoying their classes and making new friends. 🎒📚 Have a great year!

Our Sumner County students returned to school this week and officially marked the end of summer break. We celebrated the end of our unofficial summer of adoptions last week with the adoption of a precious 18 month old boy, our 6th adoption hearing since May! He’s been with his adoptive family since birth and came home to them from the hospital. He is thriving and we are so excited for his future, though he was a little out of sorts on the day of the hearing. Our CASA volunteer was with him from the very beginning and will likely continue to get updates as he grows.

Permanency doesn’t always mean adoption, but there is something special about the official declaration by the judge creating a new family in this way and we love to see it!

If you are interested in learning more about advocating for abused or neglected children with CASA, please reach out either via Messenger, on this post or by email at [email protected]. We have a training class starting this fall!

Attention CASA volunteers! 📣 Don’t miss our Youth Mental Health First Aid training on August 23rd. This comprehensive training session will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to support and assist youth facing mental health challenges.

🔗 Register today: https://sumnercasa.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid/

Happy Family Day! 💙 Every child deserves the chance to grow up in a happy and healthy family. CASA volunteers work tirelessly to give children who have experienced abuse and neglect a voice, helping them find safe and loving homes.

As amazing as her immense skill and work ethic and talent are, what’s most extraordinary is her family history and all that she had overcome to even be in this position. We were talking in the office the other day that she and her sister could’ve been some of our CASA kids, easily. The difference that it makes when families step up and kids have stability cannot be underestimated.

Gold Medalist gymnast Simone Biles, who is currently at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is a vocal advocate for children in foster care. This cause is deeply personal and significant to her.

Special thanks to Foster for the inspiration behind this post 💙

Follow visit americaskidsbelong.org to learn more —

💙 Kids in foster care waiting to be adopted
🩶 becoming a foster parent
❤️ make your business foster-friendly
💛 Free online webinars to learn more about foster care and adoption!

And so much more 🔍

Mark Your Calendars! 🚗✨ We are thrilled to announce our second Cars for CASA event! Join us on September 29, 2024, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Stay tuned for registration details – coming soon!

Happy National Parents Day to all caregivers who inspire and empower children every day. Your commitment to their well-being makes a world of difference. 🙌

Take the first step towards changing a child's future. Learn how to become a CASA volunteer and be a voice for those who need it most.

Visit our website for more details. Apply now: https://sumnercasa.org/volunteer/ 💙

Exciting Training Opportunities Coming! 📢 Thanks to the Community Impact Grant from Meta, Sumner County CASA will host a variety of meetings, trainings, and events in 2024/2025. Check out what’s coming up, and stay tuned for more information and dates!

Our kids are strong but with your help, they can face the world with even more courage and confidence. Let's make a difference together. 💪💙

Ever wondered what CASA does? From the moment a child enters foster care to the day they find their forever home, CASA volunteers are there every step of the way. Advocating for a child's best interest, ensuring they have the support they need, and making sure their voices are heard in court.

Learn more about how CASA makes a difference in a child's life: https://sumnercasa.org/ 💙

Happy Wednesday! What better way to brighten up the midweek doldrums than to celebrate another adoption? Two more CASA kiddos woke up today in their forever home, with their adoption finalized yesterday. These precious girls were fortunate enough to have been adopted by the first foster family with whom they were placed with in 2022. Our volunteer was assigned within the first three months of their placement and has been thrilled to watch them grow and develop over the past few years. They have been thriving in their family, school and community and now it’s permanent. We are so happy for them and the lifetime of memories they will make! (Photos shared with permission)







Always looking for new volunteers to join us in advocating for abused or neglected children! Reach out via DM or email ([email protected]) to learn more!

Celebrate World Emoji Day with us! 😊 Emotions matter, and every child should feel understood. CASA volunteers make sure every child’s voice is heard and valued. 💬💙

CASA volunteers are advocates, supporters, and companions for children in need. Become a voice for a child and apply today!

Apply here: https://sumnercasa.org/volunteer/

Somewhat unexpectedly, but excitedly, it has become the summer of adoptions! This week, we celebrated our fourth adoption since May and have two more scheduled for later this month! The process can be so long and then, all of a sudden, it is scheduled and forever begins!

This young man is one who has sort of flown under the radar; he’s been stable in his foster placement, made a lot of progress in school and socially and is just a great kid. He’s really grown and matured over the 2+ years that we’ve had the honor to work with him and has bonded so well with his adoptive dad. He has overcome a rough beginning and has big plans for his future. We are thrilled for him and all that he will do as he enters adulthood in the next few years.

His CASA volunteer has been with him throughout this process and wouldn’t miss the adoption for anything. Our teens in foster care are really a special group and don’t always get the same opportunities for permanency that some of our younger kids do, so we are always a little extra excited when forever comes true.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with CASA, we would love to chat, through Messenger, at [email protected] or at 615-451-1688. Or, check out our website for more info https://sumnercasa.org

The impact of trauma and abuse on children is profound. With your help, we can provide the guidance and support to ensure a safer, healthier future for them.

Find out about the ways you can help here: https://sumnercasa.org/

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Let's celebrate the freedom and opportunities that every child deserves. Have a safe and fun-filled day!

Make a difference in a child's life. 🙌 Submit your application to become a CASA volunteer now!

Find more details about all the steps on our website: https://sumnercasa.org/volunteer/

The path to permanency is sometimes a fairly straight line, with a child ultimately being adopted by the first foster family with whom they were placed . And, sometimes, it takes a different route, with multiple placements that don’t work out for one reason or another. The right fit can sometimes be felt immediately and sometimes takes longer to reveal itself.

This week, we were excited to celebrate an adoption based on a relationship that has strengthened over time and a family that has made a commitment to be in it for the long haul. No one knows exactly what the future holds, but this week, they made a commitment to face it together and we are always honored to have a small part in it. Our CASA volunteer has traveled all over middle Tennessee to be with this kiddo wherever she was and again this week for the adoption.







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Reunification plays a vital role in a child's long-term success and emotional well-being. At CASA, we prioritize keeping families together whenever possible. 🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Summer is here, and child safety is our priority! ☀️ Keep these tips in mind to ensure a fun-filled and safe season. 🌿

The depth of commitment is where true change begins. 💙 Proud of our volunteers at CASA for their boundless dedication!

Juneteenth is a time to remember, celebrate, and honor African-American heritage and resilience. 🌟✊

Join us for an enchanting evening at The Palace Theater on September 19th. ✨ Doors open at 6 PM for a night filled with magic, laughter, and delightful surprises! 🎨📸🪄

Tickets: $25 each | Family of 4: $75 | Kids 5 and under: Free

Purchase here: https://ticketstripe.com/events/2295105631306048

On National Flag Day, we remember the meanings behind our flag: Red for valor, White for purity, and Blue for justice. Let's inspire our children with these values. 🇺🇸

LGBTQ+ youth face significant challenges but having just one accepting adult can make a huge difference. Let's create safe supportive spaces for all children and teens. 🏡✨

June marks National Reunification Month. CASA stands alongside families, offering support and advocacy every step of the way. 💙💫