CASA/GAL

Welcome to the Shelby County CASA/GAL Program.

VISION: Voice for Children

MISSION: Serving Shelby County Children by providing hope, advocacy, and a voice.

CORE VALUES:
Advocacy…respectfully providing good advice and counsel
Compassion…to understand and share the needs of those we serve
Dedication…committed to the task at hand
Hope…an expectation of good things to come
Quality…Intentional excellence in all we do

The program is composed of four staff members and roughly 30 volunteers that are representing the children’s best interest and are the “eyes and ears” of juvenile court.

Feel free to contact us if you have questions about our program and/or if you are interested in volunteering.  (937)-498-7447 or email us at shelbycountycasa@shelbyco.net

How to get involved as a Volunteer

There are a few general requirements to become a CASA/GAL volunteer:

• You must be 21 years of age
• You must have a high school diploma or GED
• You must undergo a criminal background check
• You must complete 30 hours of pre-service training, which is provided locally by the program.

Board Members

Leah Shreves, Chair
Eileen Hicks, Vice-Chair

Board Members:
Mickey Hamer |Beth Winegardner  | Marti Phelan | Misty Drake | Colleen Gong | Scott Roomes  | Diann Rodrigues