CASA of Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County, TN

Hello! If you can help, Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County is seeking decorated trunks with candy to pass out, or donated items-candy OR books OR toothpaste/toothbrush, etc. If you have teens who need service hours, they can get 4! Please share with your honor societies this opportunity. Spread joy!

Juvenile Court is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat in a collaborative effort made possible through support of the Juvenile Court Clerk Office, Y on the Fly, the Chief Clarence L. Cash Jr. Firefighter Foundation, and The Dennis Price Jr. Foundation. Organizations, businesses, groups, and student organizations are invited to register their trunks to distribute candy and goodies during the event.
Click the link below to register.
https://forms.jotform.com/232559429703159

Thank you so much to the Collierville Rotary Club for having CASA as your speaker! We love sharing our mission to advocate for abused and neglected children before Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County. We appreciate all of your support to Together we can help children and make our county better. Thank you to our Collierville CASA volunteers, Dr. Nona Edwards-Thomas and Ms. Savannah Banker, for sharing their volunteer experiences.

From foster care to the in Paris, Simone Biles is an inspiration to us all. Her story powerfully illustrates that being in foster care does not define your journey. Through hard work, passion, and unwavering dedication, she has shattered barriers and redefined what is possible. We're all rooting for you, Simone! 🥇

CASA appreciates the generous support of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. The Memphis Alumnae Chapter supports CASA throughout the year, especially with Christmas gifts for abused and neglected youth before the court. Thank you!

Celebrating Our Partnership - National CASA/GAL and Kappa Alpha Theta For more than 30 years, the women of Kappa Alpha Theta have provided critical support for and partnership with National CASA/GAL and our nationwide network of programs.

Looking for a FEW GOOD MEN! No experience necessary-just a desire to help kids and improve Shelby County.

Our next class begins on August 24! Contact us now if you want to join this class.

While lighting fireworks is illegal in Shelby County, we know that many families choose to use fireworks to celebrate our nation’s independence. Remember these safety tips so everyone has a fun and safe :

🎇Never allow young children to handle fireworks

🎇Older children should use them only under close adult supervision

🎇Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol

🎇Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eyewear

🎇Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands

🎇Never light them indoors

🎇Only use them away from people, houses and flammable material

🎇Never point or throw fireworks at another person

🎇Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting

🎇Never ignite devices in a container

🎇Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks

🎇Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding

🎇Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don't go off or in case of fire

Source: https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/summer-safety/fireworks

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We’re so proud of Ms. Kandiss Brown! She was recognized by Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division as statewide CASA Volunteer of the Year. We appreciate all of our volunteers and the dedicated work they do to be a voice for the abused and neglected children before Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County. Contact us now to be in our next class of volunteers!

The TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) has selected Kandiss Brown as the CASA Volunteer of the Year. During the four years that Brown has volunteered with CASA of Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County, she has won praise as a dedicated volunteer who never hesitates to take on a new case, regardless of its level of complexity.

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Did you know that Memphis-Shelby County Schools - MSCS offers FREE summer camps for all levels of students?? They have everything from additional academic help to enrichment activities like football and volleyball! Registration is ongoing. Check out this link for more information: https://www.scsk12.org/summercamp/. National CASA / GAL Association for Children Tennessee CASA

www.scsk12.org The District offers a range of summer learning opportunities, camps, and programs for all ages, needs, and interests, including College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE). Students are invited to learn everything from science to soccer, from cosmetology to aviation, and to connect with community p...

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Executive Director Michelle Childs learned about innovative initiatives Memphis-Shelby County Schools - MSCS offers such as Project Stand, The Pursuit Center, and Project RESTORE. Each of these programs has had dramatic success with reducing recidivism rates through Juvenile Court for youth, helping them have mentors, graduating high school and pursuing college. Participants also got to hear first hand from several youth. One youth said the equine therapy he experienced helped him learn to be calm in order to not upset the horse. He also learned to shake a man’s hand and understand body language and learn about his generational trauma in therapy. It’s encouraging to hear about evidenced based programs who help the youth of Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County. Director Childs was able to meet with State Representative G.A. Hardaway Sr. He provided updates from General Assembly to participants and how to be more involved in the process.

We’re so excited about our new class of Court Appointed Special Advocates! They completed all requirements and were sworn in today. You may have heard that Juvenile Court building is closed indefinitely for now. But that didn’t stop CASA from being flexible. We had an outdoor swearing in. We truly appreciate our new advocates’ compassion, commitment, and flexibility. Several have already accepted new cases to speak up for abused and neglected children before Juvenile Court. Will you be next?

The Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County building will remain closed until further notice. Virtual dockets will continue as scheduled (except for child support). For Wednesday, May 1, 2024 there will be no Child Support hearings. For in-person hearings (Rule 208, Detention, and Delinquency) please contact your attorney for detailed location information.

We have been notified by the County that our building needs to be closed beginning tomorrow Thursday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th for Emergency Maintenance. We will reopen on Monday, April 29th with our normal hours of operation. Please do not come to the building.

We will attempt to accommodate hearings that were scheduled to occur via Zoom.

Not all superheroes wear capes. Sometimes superheroes are:

🦸‍♂️A teacher who spends extra time with a child in need
🦸‍♂️A neighbor who keeps an eye on an unattended child
🦸‍♂️A cousin who plays catch with their young relative
🦸‍♂️A church leader who offers additional support to families

Superheroes walk among us everyday, but today is a special day to thank those individuals in your child's life. Tennessee CASA CASA / GAL Association for Children

is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22 to demonstrate support for protecting the environment.

Earth Day started in 1970 in the United States to focus people’s attention on environmental issues. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of new environmental laws.

For a list of fun and educational activities for children to celebrate Earth Day, check out https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/hands-on-earth-day-activities-for-kids/. Tennessee CASA National CASA / GAL Association for Children

We’re so happy for our next class of volunteers! They’re finished with their training and will soon be sworn in and able to be appointed their first case to help abused and neglected children in Memphis and Shelby County. We especially appreciate Magistrate Mitzi Pollard for coming out on a Saturday afternoon to train our CASA volunteers on what to expect at Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County in the courtroom and what is and is not helpful for the magistrate judges. If you’re interested in CASA, reach out for more information!

From their first heartbeat outside of the womb, CASA works to protect all children in Shelby County, TN. Tennessee CASA National CASA / GAL Association for Children

April is . This is a time for advocates, survivors, their loved ones, and the community to come together to talk openly about sexual violence to support survivors, increase knowledge and awareness, and identify strategies and resources to prevent sexual violence. If you need additional support, check out these resources from RAINN (R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network), the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization: https://www.rainn.org/resources. Tennessee CASA National CASA / GAL Association for Children

Every year, we join other social service organizations across the nation to recognize the month of April as . National Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.

The 2023/2024 Prevention Resource Guide lists actions we can take as a society and within communities, organizations, and families to address the root causes of child abuse and neglect. Download a copy of your guide here: https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/20232024-prevention-resource-guide/. Tennessee CASA National CASA / GAL Association for Children