57 CASA volunteers receive inaugural Snohomish County Champion for Children Award
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program honored 57 volunteers with the inaugural Champion for Children Award on March 19, recognizing their extraordinary dedication and lasting impact on children and families in the dependency court system. CASA honored the volunteers during its inaugural Champion for Children Awards ceremony for their commitment, […]
Everett Pride and CASA present a Solstice-themed Pride this weekend
EVERETT—Everett Pride and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are hosting its annual Pride celebration this weekend, from Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 21, featuring block parties, markets, and a diva drag brunch. Friday marks the beginning of the celebration with a free 21+ Solstice Night Market, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Wetmore […]
38 Snohomish County CASA volunteers receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thirty-eight dedicated volunteers with the Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program were honored with the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their exceptional advocacy on behalf of children in 2024. The awards were presented during a celebratory recognition event hosted by CASA staff in April. Snohomish County Office […]
Edmonds Mexican restaurant owners of Casa Oaxaca celebrate eight years
EDMONDS—Casa Oaxaca has been serving authentic Oaxacan dishes since opening eight years ago on Cinco de Mayo. Owner Martin Luis Cristobal told the Lynnwood Times his restaurant made a name for itself serving authentic food using recipes passed down through generations of this family. “The recipes are from my wife’s (Sylvia) grandmother and my grandmothers,” […]
CASA Program and local partners champion children’s literacy
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—This February, the Snohomish County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program celebrated Black History Month with a special initiative to promote literacy, representation, and cultural awareness. The program, in partnership with Rotary Club of Edmonds and Edmonds Bookshop, provided books that highlight Black history, culture, and achievements to children of all ages served by […]
Snohomish County CASA recognized as LGBTQ+ inclusion innovator by HRC
SNOHOMISH COUNTY— Snohomish County’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is recognized as a 2023 Innovator of Inclusion by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation for its All Children – All Families (ACAF) program. For more than fifteen years, HRC Foundation’s All Children – All Families (ACAF) program has been the go-to resource for child welfare […]
28 Snohomish County CASA Volunteers Receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 10, 2023 – A total of 28 Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their advocacy work in 2022. The Office of the CASA is a volunteer-powered agency that relies on the generosity of individuals to step forward […]
Edmonds Rotary and CASA program team with Edmonds Bookshop to help children
Snohomish County, Wash., April 9, 2023 – For the third year in a row, the Edmonds Rotary partnered with the Edmonds Bookshop to provide over 152 books to be distributed to children in foster care by the Snohomish County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. CASA volunteers serve as court appointed special advocates for children […]
Snohomish County CASA announces Champion for Children awardee
Snohomish County, Wash., March 7, 2023 – The Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) trains and supports volunteers to give a voice to children in the court system. The goal at CASA is to bring hope to children who have been abused or neglected. Renee Robinson is a volunteer advocate who […]
Christine Osburn, a 15-year CASA Volunteer for abused children honored
LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 28, 2022—For the last 15 years, Christine Osburn has volunteered her time working as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), advocating for the best interest of children experiencing abuse or neglect. Recently, Osburn was recognized for her extraordinary contribution by receiving CASA’s, first ever, President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). But recognition isn’t […]
