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C A S A F O R C L E R M O N T K I D S F A L L G A L A 2 0 2 4CASAHeroesofFall Gala

Create consistency of care for children in the constantlychanging foster care system.Preserve family connections andkeep siblings together. Produce better outcomesin school and ensure educationalneeds are being met. Find more timely routes topermanency, stability and .Our missionThe mission of CASA for ClermontKids is to recruit, train and manageCourt Appointed Special Advocates,who ensure through effective,sustained advocacy, that a safe, stableand permanent loving home is securedfor all children in the county whoexperience abuse or neglect.

6:00pm6:45pm7:30pm8:00pm8:15pm8:30pm9:00pmMenuMenuEvent ScheduleDoors open and happy hour, silent auction beginsDinner is servedProgram beginsAwards, recognition and special guestFinal call for silent auctionLive auction and Raise the Child beginsCheck out and dancingA P P E T I Z E R SE N T R E E SD E S S E R T S

Lewis Auctioneering LLC has been supporting CASA for Clermont Kids! for many years, and we arehonored to have him and his family continue as ourauctioneer for years to come. Check out Lewis Auctioneering LLC for your futureauctioneer needs!MEET OURMEET OURMEET OURAuctioneer.Auctioneer.Auctioneer.dplewis@fuse.netJohn Hyder creates unique as well as traditional andfunctional pieces of pottery. Located in Amelia, OH, Johnparticipates in local craft fair events to sell and promotehis products. He specializes in pottery that incorporatesgold and silver as well as unusual mother of pearlyglazes. He has provided a unique centerpiece for eachtable tonight. Visit his Facebook page, or talk to Johnabout his passion for pottery creation. MEET OURMEET OURMEET OURPotter.Potter.Potter.@JohnHyderpottery

Steve Zorko has been a CASA volunteer forClermont County since December of 2021. Inthose three years, he has dedicated his serviceto teenage boys, who face unique challengesin the foster care system. Steve is thoughtfuland patient with his advocacy. He providescalmness and compassion through the chaos.For the three teenage boys he has served, hehas ensured a safe return home to theirfamilies and made sure their reunification waschild-led. Steve Zorkoaward.award.award.PRO-STARPRO-STARPRO-STARaward.award.award.Holly and Steve Hicks joined the program just twoshort years ago and have proven to be strong,common-sense advocates. In two years, they have served 7 children, separately. Steve assisted in four boys getting back home to their parents by supporting them through big transitions. Holly continues to serve teenage girls, who are currently thriving because they have an advocate like Holly to hear them and believe them.RISING STARRISING STARRISING STARHolly & Steve Hicks

Our Heroes ofkljlj Boardof Directors.Executive Director Volunteer SupervisorVolunteer SupervisorPresidentVice-PresidentTreasurerSecretaryMemberMemberMemberMemberMemberMemberMember EmeritusKalei EdenfieldSusan GeissSharon NelsonSheri BoyleSarah WesslingMagda DawsonSusan RileyCathy Sahlfeld Rachel RichardsonRyshel BowlingNathan LittleGreg SojkaKelly RabahMary Gray-EisnaugleSpecial thank you to our Board for all their workputting together this event.

Thank you to ourHero of hope Jeff Lykins.

Thank you to ourHeroes of hopeWarnick Family Trust.Schedule your dreamparty today!Thank you to our CASAvolunteers who go aboveand beyond for ourchildren in care.-Susan & Kevin Riley

Thank you to ourHeroes of hopeGreg & Jane Sojka.CASA Heroes, wecouldn’t have done itwithout you!-Mark & Denise StrimpleStrimple Painting

OUR ADVOCACYNUMBERSHISTORYCASA for Clermont Kids hasbeen serving children as anon-profit since 2001, butits service actually spansover 30 years.This year, the program continued to seegreat growth and reached its highestservice numbers post-pandemic.2024& guided by care & safety.child-specific,trauma-informed,is fact-based,CASAS COMING IN2021 2022 2023 202401020304050TOTAL CASASAmount of childrenserved by CASA in2024.CASACASACASAimpact.impact.impact.149 CHILDREN44 CASA/GALSOur CASA volunteers areeveryday people willling todo extraordinary things75%of new cases areappointed a CASAvolunteercompared to 50%in 2021.are now serving at CASA forClermont Kids

RAISE THE CHILDOur program exists because ofthe unwavering support andgenerosity of our communityand stakeholders. Yourdonation allows our programto continue to grow and servemore children.75%of children served have oneparent or both parents withdrug addiction concerns.35%of children experiencedhomelessness at somepoint in their lives.26%of children were born with illegal substances in their system.19% OF OPENCASES HAVEBEEN OPENFOR 3 YEARSOR MORE30%of children served have anIEP or 504 plan for theireducational needs.*CASA’s are appointed untilpermanency is received.OVER 1500HOURS GIVENIN 2024

HeroesofSponsors.STORYLINECOLLECTIONFASHIONTHANK YOUJeff LykinsGreg and Jane SojkaSusan and Kevin RileyWarnick Family TrustMark & Denise Strimple