CASA Anchor Spotlight: Heather Smith
Meet Heather Smith, Pro Bono Legal Counsel for CASA of Hancock County. Heather’s deep roots in the community, combined with her personal experience with CASA in the courtroom, have fueled her passion to support this local CASA program.
CASA Anchor Spotlight: Cheryl Bloom
Advocate Cheryl Bloom shares about her beginnings with CASA, the impact of her volunteer work, and the importance of her CASA supervisor. Help us continue this work and assign more advocates to children in need by clicking the link here and becoming a CASA Anchors monthly supporter.
2023 Red Bean Cook-off sponsored by CASA & the City of Diamondhead
Join us for the 3rd Annual Red Bean Cook-Off benefitting CASA of Hancock County. Our community is known for great food. Do yourself a favor and you be the judge on who has the best red beans in Hancock County. The town green in Diamondhead is the perfect location for this event. The entry fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. You can purchase your tickets in advance or at the gate the day of. Feel free to bring your lawn chair and listen to the Dave Mayley Band play all afternoon. If you are interested in having a cooking team please send us a message. We will have a max of 30 teams this year. Sponsorship opportunities are also available
CASA ED Cynthia Chauvin Recognized among 100 Successful Women to Know Class of 2023
CASA of Hancock County’s Executive Director Cynthia Chauvin shared her CASA story with Gulf Coast Woman Magazine.
“The icing on the cake was really the volunteer component. CASA advocates are volunteers who stand in the gap for their kids and absolutely make a profound difference in their lives,” Chauvin said. “In terms of hopes and dreams, while it may seem cliché, I am right where I want to be, doing the work I was meant to do,” Chauvin says. “I’m just ready to keep it going.”
Misfits Street Krewzers Supports CASA
Myron Labat, Sr. accepts a check from Kenny Warino, President of the Misfits Street Krewzers. Funds will cover school supplies, birthday cakes and some Christmas gifts for CASA children
Thank You to Poker Run Sponsors!
CASA of Hancock County thanks the sponsors of the 2023 Poker Run! Click to see more!
CASA’S 10th Annual Poker Run
Pull out your favorite carnival attire and get your friends together. CASA of Hancock County is hosting its 10th Annual Poker Run on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Dan B’s on the beach in Bay St. Louis. Participate by golf cart, car/bike or event boat. For a suggested donation of $20 you receive a poker card. You select five stops to visit and at each stop you get get your card punched. Be back at Dan B’s before 4pm to get your poker hand dealt. All proceeds go to CASA of Hancock County to help us recruit, train and support advocates. Currently we have 35 children who need an advocate.
11 New Advocates Join CASA
On Tuesday, May at 6:00pm at the County Courthouse, CASA of Hancock County will host a Swearing In Ceremony. Judge S. Trent Favre will officially swear in eleven new advocates: Larry Hiliard, Terry...
Thank You Poker Run Sponsors!
Join us for the 9th Annual Poker Run on Saturday, July 9th
CASA of Hancock County receives National CASA Grant
CASA of Hancock County has been awarded a $44,200 Needs-Based Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children.
2022 Mardi Gras Gala Sponsorship Opportunity
Click here for the CASA GALA 2022 Sponsorship Form
2021 Quarterly Reports
First Quarter The Quarterly Report includes an overview of CASA programs and services, data and demographics of children we serve and volunteer Advocates, and current statistics of allegations of...
CASA Recognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation for LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts
Bay St Louis, MS -- Today, CASA of Hancock County, a nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of abused and neglected children, proudly announced that it is being recognized in 2021...
New Training Class Set to Begin October 19
CASA of Hancock County announces a new format for pre-service volunteer training. CASA will offer its 30-hour pre-service training course over a two-week period during the day. The class is set to...
Thank you to the sponsors of the 8th Annual Poker Run
8th Annual Poker Run – Stops and Rules
Thank you Edrington Greenscapes
CASA of Hancock County would like to thank Edrington Greenscapes for its support. Since moving to the Dunbar Avenue location in June 2018, Edrington Greenscapes has provided regular, year-round...
Red Bean Cook-Off
Saturday, May 8, 2021, 4-7 PM, Diamondhead Town Green CASA of Hancock County and the City of Diamondhead host the Red Bean Cook-Off event to raise awareness and funds to support abused and neglected...
Cooks for CASA Fundraiser
Some of the best cooks in Hancock County are cooking for CASA every Monday through January 4th. Drive through pickup at the CASA office at 644 Dunbar Avenue. You can pre-purchase through venmo or pay this evening starting at 5pm. $10 suggested donation.
Advocate of the Month: Angie Necaise
Angie was sworn in on September 25, 2018 and has been advocating for a sibling group who was in the system for two years prior to Angie receiving the case. Angie saw the case through and the...
CASA Trains Foster Parents via Zoom
May is National Foster Care Month, and as part of our efforts to support our foster parents during the COVID-19 social distancing period, Victim Services Coordinator Naomi Strawhorn will be providing weekly virtual training classes featuring TBRI® principles of Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting. This weekly hour-long training assists foster parents by (1) explaining the impact of trauma on a child’s brain and body; (2) interpreting behavioral issues as communication; and (3) providing assistance with responding to trauma behaviors.
Light of Hope Advocate of the Year: Susan Mumme
Annually, CASA of Hancock County recognizes one advocate who has provided extraordinary service to the community. This year’s Advocate of the Year is Susan Mumme.
The Julie Cannon Champion for Children Award
Julie Cannon Champion for Children Award has been created to honor advocate for ten years of service, including providing advocacy services for 37 children
Meal Resources for Children
Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District: https://www.bwsd.org/ Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District "Meals 2 Go" March 17-20th Pick-up between 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bay High School & Waveland...
COVID-19 Update
Effective March 16, 2020 the physical CASA office is closed for the week of March 16-20th and a determination regarding its re-opening will be made at the end of the week and if needed beyond the...
Director of local children’s organization wins prestigious national award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Wilson, CASA Mississippi Inc. amywilson@casams.org 769-572-2993 Director of local children’s organization wins...
Cynthia Chauvin appointed to serve on National CASA/GAL
National Leadership Council BAY ST. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI– CASA of Hancock County announces the appointment of Cynthia Chauvin, Executive Director to the National Leadership Council of the National...
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CASA Inducts 6 New Volunteers
L-R: Michelle Chaisson, Christine Grapusa, Lauren Bloss, Jackie Baughman, Monet Bourgeois & Latasha Robinson were sworn in on Tuesday, May 9th as Court Appointed Special Advocates or “CASA”...