Submitted by Tara Pariso on August 10, 2012 - 8:29am
Please visit http://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/eventhome.aspx?eventId=E2096633&from=MYEVENTS (make sure that you are on the CASA Fundraiser Party for CASA to get credit, Host name will read Tara Pariso) to order 31 Gifts & I will donate a portion of the sales to CASA for Children.
This is also a great opportunity to purchase a Backpack, Cinch Sac, Thermal Tote, or other item that can be donated to an abused child served by CASA for Children. To have an item donated, please email tpariso24@yahoo.com & to inform consultantw what item you would like donated. Please share this opportunity to support a great organization with family and friends. Ordering can be done from today (8/10/12) until Sunday 8/26/12.
For more information on CASA for Children, visit www.geneseecountycasa.org
Event Date and Time
August 10, 2012 - 8:25am - August 26, 2012 - 8:00pm
Submitted by Tara Pariso on May 12, 2011 - 9:02am
The 2nd Annual Forgotten Children Walk will be held Saturday, May 21st at Centennial Park. This event includes a display of life-sized cut-outs of children representing each child in foster care in Genesee County, a 1.5 mile walk to benefit CASA, a Batavia Area Jaycees Hot Dog Stand, and community information.
This event is to raise awareness that every day in Genesee County there are an average of 65-75 children in foster care. These are children that need the support of their community in order to overcome adversity and grow to be happy, healthy adults. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children involved in Family Court. A child that has a CASA volunteer is less likely to remain in foster care long-term and is less likely to reenter the system. By providing a child in need with a CASA volunteer, that child is provided a mentor, an advocate, and a voice.
Please visit www.geneseecountycasa.org under the What We're Doing tab to find walk registration forms and information on how you can help a child in need. The 1st 50 registered walkers will receive a free T-shirt (supplies are limited) and there will be prizes and recognition at the end of the walk. Registration begins at 9:15am and the walk begins at 10am.
Thank you to all sponsors that made this event possible: Wegmans, Terry Hills, Lucky Ducky Day Care, Liberty Pumps, Target, Tops, BJ's, Pauly's Pizzeria, WBTA, Genesee Valley Penny Saver, the Daily News, P. W. Minor, Alex's Place, ESL Federal Credit Union, M & T Bank, Five Star Bank, Freed Maxick & Battaglia, PC.
Event Date and Time
May 21, 2011 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Submitted by Billie Owens on April 15, 2011 - 3:15pm
This information is from Tara Pariso, executive director of CASA for Children.
CASA has teamed up with PartyLite to raise much needed funds to continue advocating for abused and neglected children in Genesee County. Due to budget cuts, we are in need of your support now more than ever!!
Please consider purchasing candles from the fundraiser flyer which can be veiwed at http://www.partylite.biz/sites/heidirichmond/fundraisers-products.
You can place your order by emailing Executive Director Tara Pariso at tpariso24@yahoo.com, or by calling at (585) 813-3987. Please send checks made payable to CASA at 1 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
We are super excited about this fundraiser as we get 50% of the total sales!!! There is no shipping costs or tax on any items ordered!!! Please pass this along to help support CASA for Children and the work done to find abused and neglected children safe, permanent homes!!!
Let's help light the light of hope for children in need.
Orders and payment must be received by Friday April 29, 2011.
Submitted by Tara Pariso on May 4, 2010 - 3:36pm
Here is a fun and easy way to show your support of Genesee County CASA for Children. On May 12th starting at 11am, with every voucher turned in at check-out, Applebee's will donate 10% of the check amount to CASA for Children. These funds will assist CASA in advocating for abused and neglected children in Genesee County. By being a positive, constant role model for children of abuse, CASA volunteers are able to advocate for safe, permanent homes for children, increasing their chances at future life success.
To show your support, come out and enjoy great food at Applebee's in Batavia on May 12th. A voucher is needed in order for funds to be donated to CASA. The voucher can be located and printed at : www.co.genesee.ny.us. Click on the CASA link and scroll to the bottom where you'll see Abblebee's Voucher link. For more info or to learn how you can become a CASA volunteer, contact Tara Pariso at (585) 344-2550 ext. 2331 or tpariso@co.genesee.ny.us.
Submitted by Daniel Crofts on May 3, 2010 - 7:22pm
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children will hold a fundraiser at Applebee's, at 8322 Lewiston Rd. in Batavia, from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12.
Ten percent of each check written for meals will go to CASA for Children, which is dedicated to helping children who are in the family court system due to having suffered physical and/or sexual abuse.
For more details, contact Tara Pariso at tpariso@co.genesee.ny.us, or call 344-2550, ext. 2331.
Event Date and Time
May 12, 2010 - 11:00am - 11:00pm
Submitted by Daniel Crofts on April 19, 2010 - 1:19pm
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children will offer an information session for people interested in volunteering to help children victimized by domestic abuse or neglect.
This session will feature information on what being a CASA volunteer entails, as well as the testimonies of experienced volunteers. People will also have a chance to apply for a volunteer position.
No prior experience or training is necessary. Anyone who is passionate about helping children in the community is encouraged to attend.
This meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at 430 E. Main St. (GCASA Conference Room, 2nd floor). For more information, please contact Tara Pariso at 344-2550, ext. 2331.
Submitted by Daniel Crofts on April 17, 2010 - 8:47pm
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Children will offer an information session for people interested in volunteering to help children victimized by domestic abuse or neglect.
This session will feature information on what being a CASA volunteer entails, as well as the testimonies of experienced volunteers. People will also have a chance to apply for a volunteer position.
No prior experience or training is necessary. Anyone who is passionate about helping children in the community is encouraged to attend.
This meeting will be held on from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 26 at 430 E. Main St. (GCASA Conference Room, 2nd floor).
For more information, please contact Tara Pariso at 344-2550, ext. 2331.
Event Date and Time
April 26, 2010 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Submitted by Tara Pariso on April 12, 2010 - 10:27am
Are You Looking to Volunteer & Make A Difference in Your Community?
Then Make Sure To Attend
Genesee County CASA for Children’s
Information Session
Monday April 26, 2010
6pm-7pm
430 East Main St.
Batavia, NY 14020
(GCASA conference room, 2nd floor)
CASA volunteers are people just like you and I, with no set experience or training just a drive to help children in the community. Learn what it means to be a CASA, apply to be a volunteer, and hear from experienced volunteers what it’s like to be a CASA.
Every child involved in Family Court due to abuse and neglect need a caring, dedicated CASA volunteer. Come see how you can be their powerful voice!! Call Tara Pariso @ (585) 344-2550 ext. 2331 for more details
Submitted by Tara Pariso on January 12, 2010 - 10:06am
At the 3rd Annual Grant Recipient Luncheon for the Kelly For Kids Foundation, held on January 11, 2010 at Ilio Dipaolo’s restaurant in Blasdell, NY, Genesee County CASA for Children received a grant for $2,500 from the Kelly For Kids Foundation. This grant came out of the support of Terry Hills Restaurant and Golf Course. Each year Terry Hills chooses grant recipients that work with children in the community for such funds for hosting the tournament put on by Jim Kelly.
Genesee County CASA for Children would like to thank Terry Hills, Mr. Kelly, and the Kelly For Kids Foundation for their generous support. The funds from this grant will assist CASA in continuing our mission to provide trained community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of those children who come to the attention of Family Court as a result of abuse or neglect. CASA’s hope for this upcoming year is to recruit and train at least 5 new advocates that will be able to take case assignment and advocate for the abused and neglected children in our community.
If you would like information on becoming a CASA volunteer, contact Tara Pariso at (585) 344-2550 x 2331 or
tpariso@co.genesee.ny.us.
Submitted by Tara Pariso on October 13, 2009 - 9:56am
This program is supported by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services through the Genesee County Youth Bureau There are many ways in which individuals can become more active in their community, and one of the most satisfying ways is to find an organization you care about and volunteer your time. Genesee County CASA for Children is a non-profit organization that advocates for abused and neglected children in our community. By becoming a volunteer advocate, you would be giving a child a powerful voice during what can be daunting court proceedings in Family Court.
A CASA advocate monitors court orders, maintains a relationship with the child or children invovled, makes reports and reccomendations to the court about safe, permanent placement of the child or chidlren, attends court proceedings, and gathers all case information to be reported back the the family court.
On average, after training, an advocate spends between 8 and 10 hours a month on their assigned case. It has been shown that chidlren who have a CASA are more likely to be in safe, permanent homes, and have better opportunities for success later in life. If you think CASA might be the organization that you would fit into, please don't hesitate. Their are hundreds of children right here in Genesee County that are in need of a CASA.
Please contact Tara Pariso at (585) 344-2550 x 2331 or tpariso@co.genesee.ny.us for more information and application.
This program is supported by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services through the Genesee County Youth Bureau
