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Monroe County CASA
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Jordy the CASA Dog Helps Kids Through Tough Times
Jordy the CASA dog is something of a local celebrity. When the golden retriever celebrated his fifth birthday in October, it was a press-worthy…
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Three CASA Volunteers: Helping Kids for More Than Two Decades
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are asked to investigate the circumstances of children who have been abused or neglected, offering the court a broad…
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A Very Good Boy Has a Very Good Day: Jordy the CASA Dog Turns 5
Jordy the CASA dog is accustomed to the daily grind. He knows 37 commands, adheres to a strict diet, and spends much of his…
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Monroe County CASA Celebrates 35 Years of Advocating for Kids
In the early 1980s, things began changing for children who were the victims of abuse and neglect. “There was a grassroots movement that led…
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Picasso Moon Painting Offers ‘Something Artful,’ Says Owner
Tim Murphy of Picasso Moon Painting specializes in interior residential and commercial painting. He has done jobs as varied as painting a lawn totem…
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CASA Needs More Volunteers To Help Abused Kids in Court
BY ROSIE PIGA PIZZO The goal of CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children program, is to put itself out of business. Unfortunately,…