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# CASA of the Mid-Shore

Court Appointed Special Advocates | Mid-Shore Maryland

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## Posts

- [Join Our Efforts](https://casamidshore.org/join-our-efforts/) - With a new year comes new opportunities to make a change for the better in your community. When you join our efforts at CASA of the Mid-Shore, you are making a difference in the life of a child in need – right in your own backyard. CASA of the Mid Shore is a private, non-profit
- [Hometown Heroes | Harold Baines](https://casamidshore.org/hometown-heroes-harold-baines/) - https://casamidshore.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/casa_in_community_-_courtney.mp4-540p.mp4 Video by Kit and Kaboodle Productions
- [Truancy Reduction Program](https://casamidshore.org/truancy-reduction-program/) - CASA of the Mid-Shore recently branched out to begin providing volunteer advocates to truant children as young as six years of age found by the Dorchester Circuit Court to need services. Dorchester Circuit Court Judge Brett Wilson, troubled by young children in his courtroom with multiple unexcused absences from school, conceived the groundbreaking concept of
- [Online Training](https://casamidshore.org/online-training/) - CASA of the Mid-Shore has maintained our mission during the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to adapt to the times and have conducted online training and virtual events for our volunteers and the community. CASA of the Mid-Shore has remained true to our mission during the COVID – 19 pandemic. We continue to adapt to the
- [A Worthy New Year’s Resolution](https://casamidshore.org/a-worthy-new-years-resolution/) - New Year’s resolutions typically focus on self-improvement: lose weight, stop smoking, exercise. This year, why not resolve to do something more lasting? You can resolve to improve the life of a local child by becoming a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). If not in a position to volunteer, you can help by making a
- [CASA of the Mid-Shore Seeks Volunteer Advocates](https://casamidshore.org/casa-of-the-mid-shore-seeks-volunteer-advocates/) - “CASA volunteer Beverly Ann Ferguson and CASA Board member Brett Summers share their hopeful messages during Volunteer Appreciation Week.” CASA of the Mid-Shore, a private, non-profit organization serving Talbot, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, and Kent Counties, seeks volunteer advocates to work with children under court protection to ensure their right to thrive in a safe, permanent
- [2020 + 2021 Status Report](https://casamidshore.org/2020-2021-status-report/) - 2020+2021 Status Report
- [Winter Newsletter 2018](https://casamidshore.org/winter-newsletter-2018/) - CASA Winter Newsletter 2018 “It only takes one moment, one caring adult, and a slight shift in the cosmos to change the course of a lifetime.” These words belong to the multi-talented Johnny O’Brien, a long-time champion and friend of ours who penned Semisweet, his true story about growing up as an orphan in
- [Winter Newsletter 2019](https://casamidshore.org/winter-newsletter-2019/) - CASA Winter 2019 Newsletter Dear Friends: In 1990 our first CASA volunteer was appointed to advocate for one child’s best interest in Talbot County. Since that first appointment our organization has served hundreds of children, and in thousands of ways our advocacy has helped improve outcomes for these children. Now, CASA of the Mid-Shore
- [Volunteer Appreciation Event 2021](https://casamidshore.org/volunteer-appriciation-2021/) - In April 2021, CASA of the Mid-Shore creatively and safely thanked the many Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers from Talbot, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, and Kent Counties who stand against child abuse and take action by advocating for maltreated children. Wearing masks and practicing social distancing, CASA’s staff greeted CASA volunteers at outside locations to provide

## Pages

- [Home](https://casamidshore.org/) - WE ARE ACCEPTING VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS FOR OUR UPCOMING PRE-SERVICE TRAINING. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. Be a powerful voice in a child’s lifeBecome a Volunteer Since 1990 We’re on amission We’re delighted you’re interested in our organization! Community engagement is what helps nonprofits like us thrive. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of
- [About](https://casamidshore.org/about/) - About us Building trust and offering hope to vulnerable children Who we are & what we do We advocate for children under the protection of the circuit court because of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or their parents’ inability to safely care for them. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are officers of the court and, as such,
- [News & Events](https://casamidshore.org/news-events/) - NEWS & EVENTS SAVE THE DATE 2022 PRE-SERVICE TRAINING Committed to the safety of our volunteers and children, we will conduct our Spring 2022 Pre-Service Training online. Wednesday, April 6 | Orientation Wednesday, April 13 | Session 1 Wednesday, April 20 | Session 2 Monday, April 25 | Magistrate, Jamie Adkins Wednesday, April 27 | Session 3
- [Donate](https://casamidshore.org/donate/) - Be a Champion of hope The Champions of Hope Giving Society recognizes our generous donors who give gifts of $1,000 or more annually. The Founding Champions believed that an ongoing gift to CASA is an investment in the healthy future of our communities. We couldn’t agree more. We are grateful for and depend on continued
- [Pre-Service Training](https://casamidshore.org/pre-service-training/)
- [Annual Reports](https://casamidshore.org/news-events/annual-reports/) - CASA of the Mid-shore’s 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW We are pleased to report again this year our success in providing Court Appointed Special Advocates to all of the children referred to us by the Circuit Courts in Talbot, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, and Kent Counties! Due to confidentiality laws protecting their privacy, we are not able
- [Resources](https://casamidshore.org/resources/) - RESOURCES The following links can connect you to various resources and institutions involved with our organization. National CASA Maryland Judiciary MidShore Behavioral Health MidShore Behavioral Health Resource Guide Child Welfare Maryland Association of Resources for Family & Youth Queen Anne’s County DSS Talbot County DSS Dorchester County DSS Kent County DSS If you would like
- [Session 2](https://casamidshore.org/pre-service-training/session-2/) - Pre-Service Training SESSION TWO Bleux Case Participant’s ChecklistBleux Case Glossary of TermsAlphabet SoupBleux Family Case FileSession 2 Foundational CourseBleux Case VideoSession 2 Strengths in Families WorksheetBleux Case Sample CaseBleux Telephonic Interview (BELOW) This is session 2 of the CASA Pre-Service Training. You can go back to the overview by clicking here.
- [Session 5](https://casamidshore.org/pre-service-training/session-5/) - Pre-Service Training SESSION FIVE Redd Case Participant’s Guide Redd Case File & Case Notes Redd Case Strengths In Families Worksheet Working the Redd Case Redd Completing a Court Report Dilemma and Solutions Activity Guided Learning Development Plan
- [Volunteer Resources](https://casamidshore.org/volunteer-resources/)
- [Volunteer](https://casamidshore.org/volunteer/) - BECOME A VOLUNTEER We always welcome prospective new volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates! Advocates have diverse backgrounds, share a commitment to improving children’s lives, a willingness to learn, and an open mind towards life experiences different from their own. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and are required to complete an interview,
- [Monthly Report Form](https://casamidshore.org/volunteer-resources/monthly-report-form/) - CASA FORMS Monthly Report Form
- [Contact](https://casamidshore.org/contact/) - Contact Phone Number: 410-822-2866 Email: info@casamidshore.org Hours of Operation: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Address: 111 N. West St, Suite B, Easton, MD 21601
- [Session 1](https://casamidshore.org/pre-service-training/session-1/) - Pre-Service Training SESSION ONE Overview Participant GuideGlossary of TermsJob DescriptionFoundational CourseExpectations CASA VolunteersJuvenile Court Proceeding Chart
- [](https://casamidshore.org/melro/) - melro potter’sstory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlY-5FCfu0k With your generous gift, CASA of the Mid Shore will be able to create a legacy of hope for the children within our program in Talbot, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, and Kent Counties. Your gift of any amount will be deeply appreciated and will support vulnerable children in your community. Thank you! DONATE TODAY
- [Session 3](https://casamidshore.org/pre-service-training/session-3/) - Pre-Service Training SESSION THREE Greene Case Participant’s GuideGreene Case Glossary of TermsGreene Case File and NotesSession 3 Foundational CourseSession 3 Strengths in Families WorksheetMarky Greene’s Aunt’s Interview Transcript of Aunt’s Interview & Audio Interview WorksheetAsking the Right Questions HandoutThe CASA/GAL Interview HandoutInterviewing the Child HandoutVideo Interview of OmariGreene Case Interviewing Marky
- [Session 4](https://casamidshore.org/pre-service-training/session-4/) - Pre-Service Training SESSION FOUR Amarillo Case Participant’s Guide Amarillo Case Glossary of Terms Amarillo Family File and Notes Session 4 Foundational Course Saving kids – children of addicts video reflections worksheet “Why We Stayed” Video Reflection Worksheet “The Invisibles” Video Reflections Worksheet Session 4 Strengths in Families Worksheet Writing Effective Court Report Recommendations Making Recommendations
- [CASA in the Community](https://casamidshore.org/hometown-hero/) - CASA in the Communityhometown heroes https://youtu.be/lZB1qAIC6OM Video by Kit and Kaboodle Productions Make A Donation
- [There’s No Place Like Hope](https://casamidshore.org/hope/) - There’s NoPlace Like Hope https://casamidshore.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/theres_no_place_like_hope-540p.mp4#t=5 Video by Kit and Kaboodle Productions With your generous gift, CASA of the Mid Shore will be able to create a legacy of hope for the children within our program in Talbot, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, and Kent Counties. Your gift of any amount will be deeply appreciated and will support vulnerable
- [#GivingTuesday 2021](https://casamidshore.org/giving-tuesday-2021/) - You can make a difference on #GivingTuesday by helping us give hope to children. Donate by clicking below. click heart to donate Or apply to become a CASA volunteer What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday, often stylized as #GivingTuesday for purposes of hashtag activism, refers to the Tuesday (November 30th) after U.S. Thanksgiving in the United States. It
- [ACES Training](https://casamidshore.org/pre-service-training/aces-training/) - Pre-Service Training ACES Training This is the ACES session of the CASA Pre-Service Training. You can go back to the overview by clicking here. VIEW THE FOLLOWING VIDEOS IN THE ORDERLISTED BELOW AND READ “THE 7 C’S OF RESILIENCE” Download: The 7 C’s of Resilience Watch: 1. How childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime
- [2018 Winter Newsletter  | CASA Midshore](https://casamidshore.org/news-events/2018-winter-newsletter-casa-midshore/) - 18 CASA Winter Newsletter _ web
- [CASA Wish List](https://casamidshore.org/casa-wish-list/) - CASA welcomes in-kind donations such as: Gift cards for gas or coffee (for volunteers as thank you gifts) Office Supplies (i.e. copier paper, pens, sticky notes, file folders, etc.) Non-perishable snacks and drinks to be used during volunteer training Gift cards to fast food restaurants for CASA's to use during visits with their appointed child
- [Court Report](https://casamidshore.org/volunteer-resources/court-report/) - CASA FORMS court report

## Categories

- [Happenings](https://casamidshore.org/category/happenings/)
- [Volunteer Appreciation](https://casamidshore.org/category/volunteer-appreciation/)
- [Annual Reports](https://casamidshore.org/category/annual-reports/)
- [Newsletters](https://casamidshore.org/category/newsletters/)
- [Press Releases](https://casamidshore.org/category/happenings/press-releases/)
- [Campaigns](https://casamidshore.org/category/happenings/campaigns/)

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