CASA Swearing-In Ceremony

On Wednesday, 2/7, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oakland County held a Swearing-In Ceremony at the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in the Honorable Lorie N. Savin’s courtroom. A total of 30 volunteers swore the oath! CASA is a nationwide program that trains community volunteers of all walks of life to advocate for children in the care of the Department of Health and Human Services. A CASA volunteer assures that a child’s voice is heard in the system and supports the child’s placement in a safe and permanent home as soon as possible. CASA Advocates are often referred to as the “eyes and the ears” for the court. They are a voice for children who need it most.

CASA Director, Brenda Baker-Mbacke’, CASA Managers Chris Bieszczad and Michelle Watson, the VP for Programs at CARE House, Tricia Schuster, the MI CASA program President, Patty Sabin, Referee Lisa Harris, and Judge Savin spoke during the ceremony about the advocacy benefits a CASA volunteer provides for abused and neglected children in Oakland County.

Oakland County CASA is always looking for volunteers! A new training class is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 4, 2024. Individuals interested in helping the most vulnerable children can fill out an online application at casaoaklandcounty.org or by calling 248-332-7173.