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Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wishes to THANK the following Sponsors of our Light of Hope event: Blue Diamond Growers and their Employees E&J Gallo Family Vineyards The Kiwanis Club of North Modesto Jim and Anne DeMartini George and Gloria Skol

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Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County

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  1. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wishes to THANK the following Sponsors of our Light of Hope event: Blue Diamond Growers and their Employees E&J Gallo Family Vineyards The Kiwanis Club of North Modesto Jim and Anne DeMartini George and Gloria Skol Zack and Larissa Zardo

  2. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wishes to THANK the following Sponsors of our Light of Hope event: TSM Insurance IBEW Local #684 Mapes Ranch / Lyons Investments Garrad and Dallas Marsh / McHenry Bowl Arata, Swingle, Sodhi & Van Egmond Beard Land Improvement Company Mattos Newspapers 3

  3. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wish to THANK the following Contributors to our Light of Hope event: The Honorable Linda McFadden The Honorable Nan Cohan Jacobs & Dr. Stephen Jacobs Susan and Art Azevedo Art Weisberg / C.A. Reding Company CA State Assembly Member Kristin Olsen Concetta / Paul Tremayne CA State Senator Anthony Cannella The Honorable Shawn Bessey Central Valley Community Bank Sheelah Grant 4

  4. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wish to THANK the following Contributors to our Light of Hope event: The Honorable Jack & Paulette Jacobson Tom and Sharlene Aja Lee Palleschi / Cold House Vodka The Stanislaus County Superior Court Richard Vargas and the Honorable Ann Q. Ameral The Honorable Rick Distaso DOT Foods Sharon and Bob Dunbar L. Edward and Terry Elliott Jan Viss 5

  5. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wish to THANK the following Contributors to our Light of Hope event: Laura Wilson GallettoRistorante Grimbley Coleman CPAs Larry and Patti Hughes Richard and Judy Jantz Odessa Johnson The Law Offices of Dale Wilson Management Solutions Robert and Linda Martelli David Meyers Jeanine and Dick Monteith 6

  6. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wish to THANK the following Contributors to our Light of Hope event: Darin and Stacy Gharat The Honorable Loretta Begen Randy and Sandy Clark Wendell and Peggy Naraghi The Honorable Marie Silveira Robert Farrace O’Brien’s Market Operating Engineers Local 3 Jim and Ellen Redell Brown Jerry and Seena Rhine Amie Prutch 7

  7. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wish to THANK the following Contributors to our Light of Hope event: Nana Redell Ruben Villalobos Eve and Stephen Ringhoff Don and Julie Ridge Kim Rose Randy and Sue Siefkin Loren and Paula Suelzle Jim and Sharon Toal Tom and Grace Van Groningen Dan and Janet Wall James and Jessie West 8

  8. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wish to THANK the following Contributors to our Light of Hope event: Bill and Cathy Zoslocki Doug and Carol Stephens Richard and Nancy Williamsen Brad Bach Miguel and Ana Garcia Jen and Christian Dittman Ed and Elizabeth Plata Susan Coelho Mattos Robert and Lisa Bumgardner Alice and Brian Mimms 5 Minute Car Wash 9

  9. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wish to THANK the following Contributors to our Light of Hope event: Dr. Lenita Williamson Dr. Paula and Jon Tremayne Dr. Robert and Mary LeFevre Modesto Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Renee’s Day Spa John Surla In – N – Out Burger Guy and Jodi Miligi Del Rio Country Club and their Staff Spring Creek Golf & Country Club Discount Appliance 10

  10. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wish to THANK the following Contributors to our Light of Hope event: Eva Lopez - Ontiveros Stephens Realty & Development Jill and DL Mautino Stewart & Jasper The Yoga Loft The Hair Loom Salon C’estJoli Boutique Dr. Curt Andre Brandy Bricker Harry and Jill Broumas / Harry’s Affairs 11

  11. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County Wish to THANK the following Contributors to our Light of Hope event: Cassandra Sowell Marian Kaanon Ciccarrelli Jewelers Rossini Meanswear Jennifer Corey Monica Delgado E & J Gallo Spirits The Mediterranean Market The Redwood Café at Vintage Gardens Sabine Saso and RaminaUshana 12

  12. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County We are governed by a Local Board Of Directors We Are A 501 c 3 Non-Profit Organization Our Mission Statement To provide quality advocacy services for all abused and neglected children in the dependency system through the use of trained volunteers.

  13. Tonight, CASA of Stanislaus County is proud to honor the Stanislaus County Children and Families Commission, The Honorable Ann Q. Ameral and Community Services Agency Social Workers Kari Brandt and Mark Morrison.

  14. Who We Are And How We Began CASA is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates and provides a voice for abused and neglected children CASA was created in 1977 to make sure the abused and neglected children who suffered at home would not continue to be abused or neglected at the hands of the system CASA of Stanislaus County is a support to the dependent children of the court who move from one temporary home to another; who often have no family to call their own and who are more likely to face homelessness, unemployment and prison as adults CASA of Stanislaus County was established on October 11, 2001 at the request of the Superior Court of Stanislaus County

  15. Who We Are And How We Began CASA of Stanislaus County was established to obtain detailed information about a dependent child and their case and report the information to the court CASA of Stanislaus County was founded to help alleviate the increased case-load on the court and the Stanislaus County Child Welfare system

  16. What We Do CASA of Stanislaus County provides an independent view of the case to the court to help them make the best decision for the child (ren) CASA of Stanislaus County is a collaborative partner and often a significant resource for the Court, the Social Worker and the Attorney assigned to the case

  17. What Is A CASA Advocate? An Advocate is … a voice for a child during the court process a sworn Officer of the Court working towards permanent placement for the children they serve has access to confidential records by court order always represents the best interest of the child a screened, trained, and supervised volunteer a fact finder of each child’s circumstances an active participant advocating services, support and stability - all in the best interest of the child provides an independent report to the court honest, ethical and committed to their child

  18. Must be 21 years of age Pass background check and screening requirements Complete a Personal Interview Provide Three letters of recommendation Complete 36 initial hours CASA training Complete 10 hours of Court Observation Participate with 12 hours of ongoing training annually Make a minimum 18 month commitment Accept supervision by Case Manager Volunteers may not be employed as a foster parent, employee of CASA, Community Services Agency, probation, the County District Attorney or Pubic Defenders Office Advocate Qualifications

  19. Our First Graduating Class of Advocates (2003)

  20. Contact us for more information: 209.548.6320 casaofstanco@stanct.org www.casaofstanco.org

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