Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Piedmont CASA
\nLegal Name (if Different): Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc.
\nAlso Known As: Piedmont CASA
\nMailing Address: 818 East High Street
\nCity: Charlottesville
\nState: Virginia
\nPostal Code: 22902
\nMain Phone: 434-971-7515
\nMain Fax: 434-971-3060
\nOrganization Website: http:\/\/www.pcasa.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 54-1704064
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 31, 2016
\nRequested Amount: $8,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Provide Trained CASA Volunteers to Advocate in Court for Abused and Neglected Children
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Since 1995, Piedmont CASA has trained 633 Volunteers, who have served 1,780 abused and neglected children. In FY15, 118 Piedmont CASA Volunteers served 221 abused and neglected children. Though we are only 9 months into FY16, we have already served 232 young victims.<\/p>\n
After a rigorous selection process and training to ensure that they have the time and skills required for success, CASA Volunteers are inducted by the Court and assigned a case. Each CASA Volunteer focuses on only one child or sibling group. They meet with them at least once a month, and are typically on the same case from beginning to end. Because of this, CASA Volunteers are often the most consistent presence in the lives of their children, with a unique and critically important understanding of their circumstances.<\/p>\n
CASA Volunteers conduct comprehensive independent investigations, working closely with physicians, therapists, lawyers, guidance counselors, social workers, teachers, parents, and others. They participate in family partnership meetings, special education planning meetings, and other child-specific treatment team meetings. All the information they gather is distilled into detailed court reports including recommendations that focus on outcomes that are in the best interest of the child, ensuring that they receive appropriate and necessary services.<\/p>\n
In addition, CASA Volunteers are trained in Fostering Futures, a curriculum and strategy that focuses on helping older youth develop the practical life skills and social networks they need for independent living. Effective use of this strategy leaves young adults far better equipped to move beyond childhood experiences and create a future free from the fallout of abuse and neglect. <\/p>\n
Research shows that children with CASA Volunteers are more likely to find safe and permanent homes \u2013 and half as likely to re-enter the foster care system.<\/p>\n
We do not charge fees, and no other organization provides this service.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $581,029<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Piedmont CASA\u2019s long-term sustainability is dependent on having a broad base of support, so we will continue to pursue diversified funding. In FY 2015, individual donations accounted for 58% of the program revenues, private foundations 13%, state and federal grants 25%, and a special event 3%. Grants committed for FY 2017 include: Albemarle County ($9,270) and the City of Charlottesville ($9,327). Other grants we are applying for include: Family & Children\u2019s Trust Fund of Virginia, VOCA, Department of Criminal Justice Services, Louisa County, E. C. Wareheim Foundation, Titmus Foundation, and the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
\nGeographical Area Served: City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, and Louisa, Virginia
\nAge Group To Be Served: Newborn to 18 <\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Lexie
\nContact Last Name: Boris
\nContact Title: Advancement Director
\nContact Phone: 434-971-7515
\nContact Email: lboris@pcasa.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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