CASA NEWS
Spring 2015
Coles County CASA Newsletter
Jenna screamed. Her ear throbbed and hurt. Her mother told the DCFS
investigator that Jenna’s cousin was watching the child and took her to
the ER. However, there was no evidence that this happened. Mom lat-
“A child with a
er said she found out that Jenna was not taken to the ER. In the mean-
CASA volunteer is
time Jenna’s eardrum burst and oozed of thick “goop”. Jenna was 3,
she could speak and say she was in pain, but for Jenna crying seemed
more
to be easier. Jenna’s sister, Joy was 11 months old and their mother
likely to find a safe,
was observed slamming Joy to the ground at their home. Thankfully a
permanent home:
relative “stepped in” and asked mom to leave the home.
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DCFS took protective custody of these children. The juvenile judge appointed a CASA volunteer for both Jenna and Joy. Unfortunately, for
Jenna and Joy, their journey with foster care was not a smooth one;
adopted
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Half as likely to reenter foster care
they were in and out of foster homes until a safe and permanent home
could be found.
More likely to be
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Throughout this process the CASA volunteer journeyed with both children. The volunteer attended and participated in matters that had to
do with Jenna and Joy. The CASA volunteer was there for Jenna and
Substantially less
likely to spend time
in long-term foster
care.
Joy and celebrated with them at the end of their foster care journey.
The CASA was a strong voice for these children who were not able to
speak for themselves.
In This Issue
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New Volunteer Class begin in May 2015! Go online to find out how to become a volunteer.
Cover Story
Longaberger
Binga Event
Information
Coles County
CASA’s Wall of
Heroes
Every Penny
Counts
Buy your Binga ticket online today! colescountycasa.org/binga
Friend of CASA $1 - $99
Sherri Arnholt
Doug and Charlene Brandt
Gary & Sharon Brinkmeyer
Dan & Cindy Corrie
Jeff and Ann Cross
Dr. Steve & Molly Daniel
Nancy Dole
Erna L. Doty
Michael and Peggy Dow
Dr. Darcy Duzan
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Duzan
Mr. & Mrs. George Edwards
Paula Enstrom
Dr. Mark & Debby Esarey
Rick & Carole Everett
Janette Fischer
Frank and Janet Fraembs
Dr. Vince & Mrs. Pam Gutowski
Gary Hawker
Rev. R. L. & Dona Hays
Dr. J. D. Heath
Allen & Linda Helmuth
Kristen Holly
Eric and Linda Huddlestun
Mark & Donna Hudson
Dr. & Mrs. Vaughn Jaenike
Judith James
Cleve and Karen Karch
Dr. David & Joyce Maurer
Stan McMorris
Janet Messenger
George and Linda Moody
Ms. Marjorie L. Nolan
Natalie Parkerson
Dr. Dwight & Kirsten Pentzien
Sue Rennels
Dr. Richard & Elisa Roberts
John Schmitz
Julie Sterling
Scott & Jan Stevens
Patty Stiff
Harold & Marilyn Strangeman
Grace H. Thielemann
Bill and Erlene Updegraff
Robert & Luz Whittenbarger
Norma Winkleblack
Wood Rentals
Dr. Tom & Marge Woodall
Jeff and Diana Zimmerman
Voices of Hope $100- $499
Wendell & Carol Adams
Michael & Kathleen Anderson
Terry & Ann Bacon
Ms. Judith Barford
Gary & Susan Bulla
Roger Cunningham & Kim Carmack
Gary & Marylee Coffey
Edward & Barbara Corley
Dan & Jeanne Cunningham
Carleton & Nancy Curran
John & Karen Eisenhour
Jerry Esker
Dr. Aaron & Kelly Eubanks
Judge Millard Everhart
First Federal Savings & Loan
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
Judge James & Laura Glenn
Timothy D. Gover
John Greathouse
Steve & Teresa Grissom
Bill & Glennie Hamel
Frank & Edith hedges
Louis & Mary Kay Hencken
Barbara Hess
Charlotte Hillyer
Dr. Stanley & Maggie Huffman
Hutti Chiropractic
Diane Jackman
Sandy and Brad Johnson
Melissa Jones-Bromenshenkel
Kemper CPA
KIMA Properties
Tami Knight
Keith Kohanzo
Dr. Linda Leal
Dolly McFarland
Dr. Tim & Melanie Mills
Patrick & Ann Monahan
Mike & Libby Murray
Cynthia Nichols
Julie Campbell and Thomas Over
Chuck Parker/Luxury Homes
People’s Bank & Trust
Don & Carol Portugal
Dr. Charles & Marjorie Ramsey
John & Phyllis Rearden
Mamie Richey
James & Linda Riddle
Dr. Richard Rossi
Ryan, Bennett & Radloff
Steve & Sally Ryan
Cory Sanders
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Rick Riccio & Nora Pat Small
Dr. Charles Costa and Ms. Toni Smith
Mike & Ruth Smith
David & Carol Stevens
Sam & Mary Ann Taber
Towne Square Jewelers
United Methodist Women
James & Jeannie Walters
Michael & Barb Watts
John and Mary White
Dr. Robert and Dawn Wochner
Drs. Dale & Deborah Wolf
Asha Dixon & Vernon Woodley
Child Protectors $500 - $999
Rick & Phyllis Bayles
Exchange Club of Mattoon
Josh and Mindy Garrett
Consolidated Communications
Dale and Mary Anne Hanner
Dr. William Hill
Matthew and Shasta Jones
Matthew & Joyce Madigan
Dr. James & Karen McKechnie
Mr. Hank & Dr. Jill Nilsen
Timothy Ols
RR Donnelly
Wesley United Methodist Church
CASA Champion $1,000 & up
Chirag Amin
Brett & Susan Bartlett
First Presbyterian Church, Charleston
Reggie Phillips
Howell-Adams Family Foundation
Dr. Robert Reuter
Tapella & Eberspacher
Chris & Lynn Thomason
Coles County CASA Wall of Heroes
Every Penny Counts
You’ve most likely been asked at some point if you want to round up your purchase to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to a nonprofit. If you said yes, you made a big difference. It
might seem like $0.18 is too measly to accomplish anything, but a donation of any size helps fulfill
an important mission.
The idea of donating change to charity has been around for ages, but the increase of electronic
purchases has made contributing even easier. If you’ve been hesitant to make a micro-donation in
the past, here are three reasons why it’s a great way to support nonprofits:
- It’s convenient. You don’t have to take the time to look up how you can donate to a charity, you
don’t have to drive anywhere and you don’t even have to take coins out of your wallet.
- It allows you to support a variety of nonprofits. As you come across different causes and organizations, you might just find one that you want to support on a regular basis.
- There are opportunities to donate to a charity of your choice.
If you are loyal to a particular organization, there are several programs and sites that will allow you
to choose where you’d like your change to go.
Contact Us
Yes! I’d like to help children who have been abused or neglected.
217-348-0599
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Friend of CASA $0 - $99
Name ____________________________________________________
[email protected]
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Voices of Hope $100 - $499
Address__________________________________________________
www.colescountycasa.org
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Child Protectors $500 - $999
City________________________ State _________ Zip ____________
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CASA Champion $1000 and up
Become a CASA volunteer.
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Please make your check payable to Coles County CASA or you can give an online donation on our
website. www.colescountycasa.org
I am a CASA Volunteer. I am you.
Consolidated Communications generously
prints & mails the CASA Newsletter.
Thank you!
The next Coles County CASA class for training begins on May 12, 2015. Please call our office or go online to
apply to become a CASA volunteer. The class is 30 hours of training and takes around 6 weeks.
We truly need more advocates this year. You can make a difference in a child’s life.
Coles County CASA
651 Jackson Ave. Room 13
Charleston, IL 61920