2012 Annual Report - CASA of Tulare County

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CASA of Tulare County
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COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES
OF TULARE COUNTY
2011 - 2012
ANNUAL REPORT
We are for
the child
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES of Tulare County
2011-2012 Annual Report
WE NEED YOU
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Class Begins
January 8, 2013
Call today
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CASA
is central to fulfilling society's most fundamental obligation by making
sure a qualified, compassionate adult will fight for and protect a child's right to
be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect and to learn and grow in the safe
embrace of a loving family.
Will you be for the child
too? Make a donation today and
help CASA of Tulare County provide
a Court Appointed Special
Advocate for more innocent
children.
Our Mission
A message from Marilyn Barr,
innocent children who are victims of abuse
and neglect-advocating for their safety and
A Time to be Thankful
well-being by training community volunteers
For many of us, this time of year brings the warmth
of our home and hearth – a fireplace crackling, the
aroma of baking from the kitchen, and the love and
laughter of family and friends. Others are not so
fortunate; abused and neglected children yearn for
the care and protection of a loving adult whom
they can trust and depend on. Most of these vulnerable children are not sure where they will be for
the next Holiday season or even for their next
birthday. With CASA, each appointed child has
someone who will care, listen to them, and believe
in them. Their CASA “shows up, stands up and
speaks up” for their best interests. I am truly
amazed at how much a group of dedicated and
caring individuals can accomplish for our children.
This is why I am so grateful for each of you. Whether you are a Court Appointed Special Advocate or
a financial contributor, or someone who offers encouragement, we cannot continue our mission without your help. This annual report provides you with
a brief overview of CASA’s last fiscal year. Thanks
to you we served 752 abused and neglected children.
Unfortunately in this fiscal year beginning July 1,
2012, CASA is facing the largest funding cuts we
have ever experienced. In March, I was notified
that $101,000 from 3 separate grant funders was
no longer available to us effective July 1. This huge
loss of funding was not based on performance. In
our world, that lost revenue nearly supports 3 fulltime case/advocate supervisors.
If you know anyone who might be interested in
making a true difference in the life of an abused
child, please send them to us. I
promise we will take good care
of them. Have a safe, joyous,
and peaceful holiday season.
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(559)625-4007
July 2011 - June 2012
CASA of Tulare County speaks for the
CASA Executive Director:
Lift up CASA so we can
lift up a child
CASA of Tulare County Donor Recognition
to represent their best interest and be their
voice in court.
My CASA shows me that I am important!
2011 - 2012 Highlights
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752 of the most vulnerable children in Tulare
County were served by CASA volunteers and
staff.
182 specially trained CASA’s provided
advocacy for 376 abused, abandoned, or
neglected children giving over 18,000 hours
of their time.
68 new volunteers completed 40 hours of
comprehensive training, including court room
observation, and became sworn officers of
the court as Court Appointed Special
Advocates.
1,006 court hearings were attended,
allowing us to speak for the best interests of
our court appointed children.
CASA held education rights for 167 children
and advocated for their best interests at
school planning meetings and conferences to
ensure the best possible educational outcomes for our kids.
CASA of Tulare County
casatulareco.org
LIGHTS OF HOPE
$500-$999
AgSource
Brian Albertoni
Ameriprise
Arctic Silver
Armata, Inc.
Richard Barnes DDS
Donna Bertao
BR Motorsports
Howard Broadman
Dr. Jeffry & Carolyn Brown
Buckman-Mitchell, Inc
Kent & Paula Burt
Denise Cahill
The Carrillo Family
Patty & Larry Castro
Nancy Cheney, MD
Trish & Steve Chrisman
Corky Anderson Farms
Barbara & Russ Desch
Jim & Linda Ely
Financial Credit Network, Inc.
Fylon Foundation, Inc.
Mary Beth Higuera
Robert & Candy Hilvers
Home Grown Organic Farms
Joe & Sydney Luis /
Dominos Pizza
Phil & Sandy Hornburg
J.D. Heiskell Holdings LLC
Lagomarsino Group
Mission Ventures. Inc.
Monarch Ford
Juan Mota, Jr.
Bud & Joyce Mouw
Miller & Narahara, OD
Networking for Women
of Tulare County
Pacon, Inc.
Porterville Citrus, Inc.
James Preston, Attorney at Law
Rabobank
Frony Ritter MFT
Sharon & Mike Shannon
Marylin & William Silveira, Jr.
SK Ranch Management
James P. Smithson
Soroptimist Int’l
Sunset Communications
Gailerd Swisegood
Laurie Tiesiera
Total Office Products
Tulare County Business Assoc.
L. Tuttle
United Methodist Women
Valley Business Bank
Visalia Community Bank
Matt & Kristina Vizzolini
Dr. Richard & Sheryl Wells
Williams, Jordan, Brodersen &
Pritchett, LLP
HELPING HANDS
$100-$499
Karen Acompora
Jaime & June Aguet
Larry Akey & Francie Levy
Rebecca Akin
Peter & Teri Albanese
James & Marcia Anderson
Andreini & Company
Trish Arnold
Pat Atherton
James Bailey
Sean Bardonnex
Marilyn Barr
Marina Barra
Robert Bartlett
Beatty Construction
Heather Benik
Susan Bianco
Ronald & Deborah Bixler
Jeanine Blessing
Judge Juliet Boccone
Lorraine Bostard
Phil & Miriam Bourdette
Patricia Branson
Linda Breuer
Edward Bueno
California Pediatric Hospitalist
Ted Carney
Robert Chapman
Erik & Beth Christensen
Stephen & Eileen Cohen
Ray & Judith Cole
COS Social Work Club
Greg Collins
Ray & Judith Cote
John Coppola
Phyllis A Coring
Ronald & Charlotte Couillard
Glena Crumal
Terry Culotta
Custom Produce Sales
Dan Freitas Electric, Inc.
Decco U.S. Post Harvest Inc.
Bill Decker
Regina Dederich
Denny Maurer Fruit Co.
Dick & Dorothy Dykstra
Cheryl Duerksen, PhD
Gary Edde
Equity Group
Debbie Evans
Exeter Engineering, Inc.
Joan Fischer
Marie Focha
Mary Foster
Franey’s Design Center
Carol Frate
Thomas Garcia
Leticia Garza
Jacque & Maria Gaston
Golden State Feed & Grain
Dawn Golden
Grant J. Hunt Company
Michael Grassel
Aron & Nancy Gularte
James & Margaret Hall
Janet Harader
David & Agnes Heaney
Ernie & Heather Hernandez
Lloyd & Loretta Hicks
Mimi Hoffman
Jonathan & Michelle Hornburg
Bob Hulsey
Karen Hurlbutt
Patrick Inkster
Dwight & Evelyn Jordan
King Fresh Produce, LLC
Mark & Roberta Labounty
Robert & Pamela Link
Thomas & Ordonna Link
George Lobisser
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Loeffler
Margaret Lowe
Commissioner Hugo Loza
Don & Jeanette MacMillan
Jeff Marchant
Martinez Financial Group
Stephen McAuliff DDS
James & Jennifer McNulty
Christina Melvold
Penny Miller
Mineral King Produce, LLC
Mission Care Group
Margaret Moholt
Jennifer Murgula
Frank Murphy
Michelle Myers
Neil Narter
Tracey Neff
Ed & Virginia Newberry
Charles & Susan Nichols
Northeast Trading, Inc.
Judge Patrick O’Hara
Olive Branch Lodge No. 269
Donna Orozco
PM&R Associates
Pacific Crest Veterinary, Inc.
Se Hwan Park
Ronald & Karen Pedroncelli
Pena’s Disposal, Inc.
Linda Pescosolido
Pamela Pescosolido
Win Pescosolido
Plano Jerky Co.
Practically Perfect
Produce Networks, Inc.
Nicholas & Anne Purchio
Ron & Patty Radish
Ken & Judy Ramage
Kenneth & Susan Richardson
Rik Rikmaru
RLP Farms
Royal Vista Marketing
Judge Valeriano Saucedo
Paul Scheibel
Bill Schmidt
Thomas Schroeder
Billie & Stanley Shawl
Judge Jennifer Shirk
Stax, Inc.
Marilee Stevens
Sandy Story
Tom Loretta Stroben
Sue Summers
Suntreat Packing & Shipping
Charlene Taylor
Teresa Vidak Dance Arts
David & Nancy Tomlinson
Bitta & Rupee Toor
Tulare Rotary Foundation
Tulare Youth Services Bureau
Charles Todenhoft
Douglas Udlock
Umina Bros., Inc.
Valley Business Bank
Randall Van Grouw
Peter & Joan Varelias
Luis Velosa
Visalia Breakfst Lions
Visalia Chamber of Commerce
Visalia Unified School District
Volm Companies, Inc.
Laura Walheim
Kristi Walker
Brian Watson
Glen & Johanna Weerheim
Kenneth Weisenberger
Wescal Marketing Inc.
Kerry & Renee Whitson
Wileman Brothers & Elliot, Inc.
Jeffery Wilson
Charlotte Wittig
Ruth & Harry Wood
Faye Zeeb
Martin Zeeb
For more information on volunteering, please call our office to schedule an orientation
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FRIENDS AND FUNDERS
Once again this past year we have
enjoyed the continued support of
our community. It is so gratifying
to see our neighbors acknowledge
the importance of the work we do
through their generosity.
CASA Las Vegas
$26,730
Christmas Tree Auction $10,281
Elk’s Winetasting
$ 5,361
Once Upon a Dream $265,057
Thank you again to all who supported these events!
Please mark your calendars and join
us at the 19th annual “Once Upon
A Dream” Dinner and Auction Saturday May 11, 2013.
Call CASA to become a
monthly sponsor
Donations were made
in memory of:
Ryan Carpenter, Harry Dooley,
Joe Higuera, Dale Hillman,
Gene Matthews, George McHale,
Tom Moholt, Mitzi Nashold,
Danny Riportella, and
Carol Udlock
Donations were made
in honor of:
Lincoln Albertoni-Maldonado
And Elizabeth Vedenoff
In Kind Donors:
Visalia Times Delta/
Tulare Advance Register
Bill McCauley Communications
Photography by TMC
Scott, Mainord, Langley &
Simmons CPA’s
KJUG FM 106.7
Z 104.9 FM
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(559)625-4007
CASA PARTNERS
CASA’s Greatest Asset, Our Volunteers
July 1 2011 - June 30 2012
New Advocates Sworn in 2011-2012
WE ARE FOR THE CHILD
Judicial Council
of California
Walmart Foundation
■
Promoting Safe and
Stable Families
Tulare County Children’s
■
BRIDGE BUILDERS $5000 +
Coulter’s Flooring America
The Ryan Evans Foundation
Visalia Sunset Rotary
Wells Fargo Bank
Visalia Elks
The Sence Foundation
Dick and Do Dooley
Nielsen & Associates Insurance
Provident/Salierno
Carolyn S. Kruse Foundation/
Family Foundation
Western Milling
Mike & Joan Carpenter
Pine, Pedroncelli, Aguilar, Inc.
Bryan Wallace,
VISIONARIES $1,000—$4,900
Corky & Betty Anderson
Marilyn Barr
Bastrire, Edwards CPA’s
Eric Black
Luanne Byrd
Cal-Western Nurseries
Todd Carpenter,
TCC Enterprises
Willie & Dollie Case
Citizen’s Business Bank
City of Visalia
Community Foundation
Country Club Mortgage
Christopher Coyle,
Morgan Stanley
Curtico Enterprises
D.H. Machine, Inc.
Da Vita Dialysis
McDonalds of Visalia
Dwelle Family Foundation
Exchange Club of
Porterville
David Feil, MD
Ford Ranches
Fylon Foundation
Galante Brother’s
Grading and Paving
Senaida Garcia
Pierre Gaston
CASA of Tulare County
Pine Street PediatricsGary & Jennifer Geiger
The Sines
Gary & Kathie Goulding
Pro Citrus Network, Inc.
Groppetti Automotive
Jana Riportella
Chris Haberman &
Rotary Club of Visalia
Jeanine Blessing
Richard & Beth Rumery
Shawn & Pam Harder
SaveMart
Dr. Harvey & Sheila Hecht
Second Genneration /
Clarence & Janet Hill
Valley Convenience Stores
In-N-Out Burger Found.
Sequoia Beverage Co.
International Paper
Sequoia Enterprises, Inc.
Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
ServiceMaster by
Michael & Sheri Jefferis
Benevento
Jim & Karen Johnson
Suncrest Bank
Kaweah Delta Health
The Chuck Olsen Co., Inc
Care District
The Spectrum Group
Dr. Steven Kindy, DDS, Inc.
Trinity Fruit Sales Co.
Todd Kinosian & Family
Tulare County Bar Assoc.
Kiwanis Club of
Tulare County Board
Sequoia-Visalia
of Supervisors
Troy Korsgaden
Tulare County CWS
Kunkleman Ins. Agency
Tulare County Office
Francie Langley, CPA
of Education
Leffingwell Ag Sales
David Viera
Leon & Lynn Mirviss
First Assembly of God
Moore Development Inc.
Joellen Wilson
Doug Silveria, Morgan
Frances Wilson
Stanley/Smith Barney
Lloyd & Laura Pace
Peltzer & Richardson Law
casatulareco.org
From left to right: Victoria Priggett, Mary Stake, Bonnie Thiele, Pamela Meeks, Amy Goss, Lori Maxfield-Janer,
Sandra Juarez, Starla Harlow, Joseph Jurkiewicz, Angel Zataray, Rebecca Zylstra, Margarita Padilla, Rena Blackwell, Stephanie Crawford, Linda McGill, George Mason, Mary Jane Yada, Melissa Noon, Gary Edde, Loretta Ramos, Elizabeth Wright, Bree Mervin, Marlene McDonald, Daniel Vargas, Christine Coyne, Lynda Spray and Judge
Juliet Boccone
From left to right: Alex Torres, Isabel Rodriguez, Ana Palacio, Michelle Myers, William Manes, Suzanne Schneider, Julie Marinko, Maria McElroy, Araceli Fonseca, Tiffany Gosvener, Zapphire Hartley, Alberto Ramos, David
Shelburne, George West and Judge Juliet Boccone
From left to right: Karen Redfield, Randy Redfield, Deborah Fernandez, Amanda Matos, Cindy Thomas, Arlene
Cardoza, Tiffany Ward, Leticia Barrios, Paul Nichols, Charles Lee, Sarah Saliem, Chauncey Jones and Judge Juliet
Boccone
From left to right: Laurie Giacomi, Jean Degroot, Suzette Kish, Marla Bomgardner, Maria Morales, Ashley Kish,
Brooklyn Brockway, Regina Powers-Burke, Alyssa Gonzalez, Ramon Lowry, Ana Carranza, Lasha Garcia and
Judge Juliet Boccone
CASA volunteers are unique in
their role as Court Appointed Special Advocates. They are able to
identify and address challenges
facing their appointed child to truly improve that child's chance at a
bright future. Here are two examples of the great work that CASA’s
do.
Robert is an advocate for 8 year
old Tyler who is a very angry child
with very limited reading ability.
Robert and Tyler take many fun
trips to the library together to discover the fun of reading. Robert
helped Tyler make his very own
book bag. Tyler surprised Robert
by decorating his book bag with
his own drawing of the two of
them going to the Library. Tyler is
smiling now and loves to read.
James (10), Seth (8), Crystal(5)
and Rachel(1) are siblings living in
a foster home. Rachel almost didn't
survive a medical condition she
had when the children were detained by the court and Seth has
really struggled in school. Cindy,
their Court Appointed Special Advocate, has been right there to
make sure that Rachel gets the
medical care she needs and has
been actively working with the
school on Seth's behalf. The children are now ready to be adopted
by their aunt who lives in Sacramento. Their advocate has supported them through it all. Their Social
Worker stated that Cindy has been
a tremendous help.
(Names and places were
changed for confidentiality)
For more information on volunteering, please call our office to schedule an orientation
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CASA Board of Directors
Financial Result For 2011-2012
Getting the Word Out
2011-2012

Donn Ritter, President
Pam Harder, 1st Vice President
Christopher Haberman, 2nd Vice President
Francie Langley, Treasurer
Donna Orozco, Secretary
Joanne Farnsworth, Immed. Past Pres.

Russell Burke
Victor Carrillo
Christopher Coyle
Nancy Cheney, M.D.
Terry Culotta
Kathleen Kelly
Kenneth Richardson
David Sine, M.D.
Jamie Wilson
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Who will speak for us?
If you know of a group that
would like a presentation,
please call Carrie Margosian
our Recruitment Coordinator.
CASA Staff
Marilyn Barr, Executive Director
Beth Wilshire, Program Director
Lisa Martinez “0-5” Program Coord.
Leticia Barrios, “0-5”Early Assessment
Cheryl Rupp, “0-5” Case Supervisor
Alberto Ramos “0-5” Case Supervisor
Erin Jacobson, Youth Development Case Supervisor
Patience Tshimika-Varin, Youth Development Case Supervisor
Sheri Jefferis, Youth Development Case Supervisor
Dena Bettencourt, Program Assistant
Carrie Margosian, Recruitment/Training Coord.
Giovana Gonzalez, Recruitment/Program Assistant
Jo Bol, Fund Development
Nani Hawkes, Bookkeeper
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In fiscal year 2011-2012
CASA made 52 presentations to service clubs, businesses, colleges, and churches throughout Tulare County.
In recognition of April, Child
Abuse Prevention and
Awareness Month, CASA
partnered with Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention
Council in supporting and
promoting the Lisa Project an
interactive presentation on
the impact of child abuse.
5,700 Tulare County residents viewed this powerful
presentation.
Numerous live interviews and
in depth articles were produced by Visalia Times Delta/Tulare Advance Register,
Momentum Broadcasting
(KJUG) Spirit 98.9, lifestyle
Magazine, Response Magazine, Channel 26 and KSEE
24, CASA thanks them all!
(559)625-4007
CASA of Tulare County
Will I ever feel like I belong?
Revenues in 2011-2012
Gifts and Contributions
Financial support from individuals,
businesses, and community organizations accounts for 22% of CASA’s revenue. Donations and foundation grant
requests are vital to our sustainability.

Government Funding
First 5 Tulare County, Judicial Council
of California, Promoting Safe and
Stable Families and Tulare County
Children’s Trust Fund funded 38% of
our revenues .

All of the services that CASA provides to the
abused and neglected children of Tulare County are at
no charge. CASA generates no income from the work that
we do. CASA must rely on the generosity of individuals,
businesses, foundations, and community service groups
here in Tulare County who believe in our cause.
CASA asks for support through personal requests,
grant proposals, special events, and presentations.
CASA’s Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Fund
Development Coordinator work continually to generate
revenue to sustain services for the children.
Statement of Activities
Revenues
Gifts and Contributions
Government Funds
Fundraising
Other Income
Total Revenues
$172,993
$297,825
$308,411
$ 9,139
$788,368
22%
38%
39%
1%
Expenses
Program
Administrative
Fundraising
$601,193
$120,027
$ 79,678
75%
15%
10%
Fundraising
CASA’s “Once Upon A Dream” Dinner
and Auction, CASA Las Vegas, Elks
Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting,
Visalia Christmas Tree Auction, and
SaveMart S.H.A.R.E.S. card totaled
39% of revenues.

Expenses in 2011-2012
Does anyone believe in me?
casatulareco.org
CASA of Tulare County continues to
monitor closely every expense to
ensure that our limited funds are
directed to the areas where we have
the greatest impact. In June 2012, one
staff position was eliminated through
attrition to address the July funding
cuts. The job responsibilities were adjusted to ensure continued high standards of service. CASA’s dedicated
staff has stepped up to meet the challenge of these difficult financial times.
What will our future be?
For more information on volunteering, please call our office to schedule an orientation
Page 5
CASA Board of Directors
Financial Result For 2011-2012
Getting the Word Out
2011-2012

Donn Ritter, President
Pam Harder, 1st Vice President
Christopher Haberman, 2nd Vice President
Francie Langley, Treasurer
Donna Orozco, Secretary
Joanne Farnsworth, Immed. Past Pres.

Russell Burke
Victor Carrillo
Christopher Coyle
Nancy Cheney, M.D.
Terry Culotta
Kathleen Kelly
Kenneth Richardson
David Sine, M.D.
Jamie Wilson

Who will speak for us?
If you know of a group that
would like a presentation,
please call Carrie Margosian
our Recruitment Coordinator.
CASA Staff
Marilyn Barr, Executive Director
Beth Wilshire, Program Director
Lisa Martinez “0-5” Program Coord.
Leticia Barrios, “0-5”Early Assessment
Cheryl Rupp, “0-5” Case Supervisor
Alberto Ramos “0-5” Case Supervisor
Erin Jacobson, Youth Development Case Supervisor
Patience Tshimika-Varin, Youth Development Case Supervisor
Sheri Jefferis, Youth Development Case Supervisor
Dena Bettencourt, Program Assistant
Carrie Margosian, Recruitment/Training Coord.
Giovana Gonzalez, Recruitment/Program Assistant
Jo Bol, Fund Development
Nani Hawkes, Bookkeeper
Page 4
In fiscal year 2011-2012
CASA made 52 presentations to service clubs, businesses, colleges, and churches throughout Tulare County.
In recognition of April, Child
Abuse Prevention and
Awareness Month, CASA
partnered with Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention
Council in supporting and
promoting the Lisa Project an
interactive presentation on
the impact of child abuse.
5,700 Tulare County residents viewed this powerful
presentation.
Numerous live interviews and
in depth articles were produced by Visalia Times Delta/Tulare Advance Register,
Momentum Broadcasting
(KJUG) Spirit 98.9, lifestyle
Magazine, Response Magazine, Channel 26 and KSEE
24, CASA thanks them all!
(559)625-4007
CASA of Tulare County
Will I ever feel like I belong?
Revenues in 2011-2012
Gifts and Contributions
Financial support from individuals,
businesses, and community organizations accounts for 22% of CASA’s revenue. Donations and foundation grant
requests are vital to our sustainability.

Government Funding
First 5 Tulare County, Judicial Council
of California, Promoting Safe and
Stable Families and Tulare County
Children’s Trust Fund funded 38% of
our revenues .

All of the services that CASA provides to the
abused and neglected children of Tulare County are at
no charge. CASA generates no income from the work that
we do. CASA must rely on the generosity of individuals,
businesses, foundations, and community service groups
here in Tulare County who believe in our cause.
CASA asks for support through personal requests,
grant proposals, special events, and presentations.
CASA’s Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Fund
Development Coordinator work continually to generate
revenue to sustain services for the children.
Statement of Activities
Revenues
Gifts and Contributions
Government Funds
Fundraising
Other Income
Total Revenues
$172,993
$297,825
$308,411
$ 9,139
$788,368
22%
38%
39%
1%
Expenses
Program
Administrative
Fundraising
$601,193
$120,027
$ 79,678
75%
15%
10%
Fundraising
CASA’s “Once Upon A Dream” Dinner
and Auction, CASA Las Vegas, Elks
Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting,
Visalia Christmas Tree Auction, and
SaveMart S.H.A.R.E.S. card totaled
39% of revenues.

Expenses in 2011-2012
Does anyone believe in me?
casatulareco.org
CASA of Tulare County continues to
monitor closely every expense to
ensure that our limited funds are
directed to the areas where we have
the greatest impact. In June 2012, one
staff position was eliminated through
attrition to address the July funding
cuts. The job responsibilities were adjusted to ensure continued high standards of service. CASA’s dedicated
staff has stepped up to meet the challenge of these difficult financial times.
What will our future be?
For more information on volunteering, please call our office to schedule an orientation
Page 5
FRIENDS AND FUNDERS
Once again this past year we have
enjoyed the continued support of
our community. It is so gratifying
to see our neighbors acknowledge
the importance of the work we do
through their generosity.
CASA Las Vegas
$26,730
Christmas Tree Auction $10,281
Elk’s Winetasting
$ 5,361
Once Upon a Dream $265,057
Thank you again to all who supported these events!
Please mark your calendars and join
us at the 19th annual “Once Upon
A Dream” Dinner and Auction Saturday May 11, 2013.
Call CASA to become a
monthly sponsor
Donations were made
in memory of:
Ryan Carpenter, Harry Dooley,
Joe Higuera, Dale Hillman,
Gene Matthews, George McHale,
Tom Moholt, Mitzi Nashold,
Danny Riportella, and
Carol Udlock
Donations were made
in honor of:
Lincoln Albertoni-Maldonado
And Elizabeth Vedenoff
In Kind Donors:
Visalia Times Delta/
Tulare Advance Register
Bill McCauley Communications
Photography by TMC
Scott, Mainord, Langley &
Simmons CPA’s
KJUG FM 106.7
Z 104.9 FM
Page 6
(559)625-4007
CASA PARTNERS
CASA’s Greatest Asset, Our Volunteers
July 1 2011 - June 30 2012
New Advocates Sworn in 2011-2012
WE ARE FOR THE CHILD
Judicial Council
of California
Walmart Foundation
■
Promoting Safe and
Stable Families
Tulare County Children’s
■
BRIDGE BUILDERS $5000 +
Coulter’s Flooring America
The Ryan Evans Foundation
Visalia Sunset Rotary
Wells Fargo Bank
Visalia Elks
The Sence Foundation
Dick and Do Dooley
Nielsen & Associates Insurance
Provident/Salierno
Carolyn S. Kruse Foundation/
Family Foundation
Western Milling
Mike & Joan Carpenter
Pine, Pedroncelli, Aguilar, Inc.
Bryan Wallace,
VISIONARIES $1,000—$4,900
Corky & Betty Anderson
Marilyn Barr
Bastrire, Edwards CPA’s
Eric Black
Luanne Byrd
Cal-Western Nurseries
Todd Carpenter,
TCC Enterprises
Willie & Dollie Case
Citizen’s Business Bank
City of Visalia
Community Foundation
Country Club Mortgage
Christopher Coyle,
Morgan Stanley
Curtico Enterprises
D.H. Machine, Inc.
Da Vita Dialysis
McDonalds of Visalia
Dwelle Family Foundation
Exchange Club of
Porterville
David Feil, MD
Ford Ranches
Fylon Foundation
Galante Brother’s
Grading and Paving
Senaida Garcia
Pierre Gaston
CASA of Tulare County
Pine Street PediatricsGary & Jennifer Geiger
The Sines
Gary & Kathie Goulding
Pro Citrus Network, Inc.
Groppetti Automotive
Jana Riportella
Chris Haberman &
Rotary Club of Visalia
Jeanine Blessing
Richard & Beth Rumery
Shawn & Pam Harder
SaveMart
Dr. Harvey & Sheila Hecht
Second Genneration /
Clarence & Janet Hill
Valley Convenience Stores
In-N-Out Burger Found.
Sequoia Beverage Co.
International Paper
Sequoia Enterprises, Inc.
Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
ServiceMaster by
Michael & Sheri Jefferis
Benevento
Jim & Karen Johnson
Suncrest Bank
Kaweah Delta Health
The Chuck Olsen Co., Inc
Care District
The Spectrum Group
Dr. Steven Kindy, DDS, Inc.
Trinity Fruit Sales Co.
Todd Kinosian & Family
Tulare County Bar Assoc.
Kiwanis Club of
Tulare County Board
Sequoia-Visalia
of Supervisors
Troy Korsgaden
Tulare County CWS
Kunkleman Ins. Agency
Tulare County Office
Francie Langley, CPA
of Education
Leffingwell Ag Sales
David Viera
Leon & Lynn Mirviss
First Assembly of God
Moore Development Inc.
Joellen Wilson
Doug Silveria, Morgan
Frances Wilson
Stanley/Smith Barney
Lloyd & Laura Pace
Peltzer & Richardson Law
casatulareco.org
From left to right: Victoria Priggett, Mary Stake, Bonnie Thiele, Pamela Meeks, Amy Goss, Lori Maxfield-Janer,
Sandra Juarez, Starla Harlow, Joseph Jurkiewicz, Angel Zataray, Rebecca Zylstra, Margarita Padilla, Rena Blackwell, Stephanie Crawford, Linda McGill, George Mason, Mary Jane Yada, Melissa Noon, Gary Edde, Loretta Ramos, Elizabeth Wright, Bree Mervin, Marlene McDonald, Daniel Vargas, Christine Coyne, Lynda Spray and Judge
Juliet Boccone
From left to right: Alex Torres, Isabel Rodriguez, Ana Palacio, Michelle Myers, William Manes, Suzanne Schneider, Julie Marinko, Maria McElroy, Araceli Fonseca, Tiffany Gosvener, Zapphire Hartley, Alberto Ramos, David
Shelburne, George West and Judge Juliet Boccone
From left to right: Karen Redfield, Randy Redfield, Deborah Fernandez, Amanda Matos, Cindy Thomas, Arlene
Cardoza, Tiffany Ward, Leticia Barrios, Paul Nichols, Charles Lee, Sarah Saliem, Chauncey Jones and Judge Juliet
Boccone
From left to right: Laurie Giacomi, Jean Degroot, Suzette Kish, Marla Bomgardner, Maria Morales, Ashley Kish,
Brooklyn Brockway, Regina Powers-Burke, Alyssa Gonzalez, Ramon Lowry, Ana Carranza, Lasha Garcia and
Judge Juliet Boccone
CASA volunteers are unique in
their role as Court Appointed Special Advocates. They are able to
identify and address challenges
facing their appointed child to truly improve that child's chance at a
bright future. Here are two examples of the great work that CASA’s
do.
Robert is an advocate for 8 year
old Tyler who is a very angry child
with very limited reading ability.
Robert and Tyler take many fun
trips to the library together to discover the fun of reading. Robert
helped Tyler make his very own
book bag. Tyler surprised Robert
by decorating his book bag with
his own drawing of the two of
them going to the Library. Tyler is
smiling now and loves to read.
James (10), Seth (8), Crystal(5)
and Rachel(1) are siblings living in
a foster home. Rachel almost didn't
survive a medical condition she
had when the children were detained by the court and Seth has
really struggled in school. Cindy,
their Court Appointed Special Advocate, has been right there to
make sure that Rachel gets the
medical care she needs and has
been actively working with the
school on Seth's behalf. The children are now ready to be adopted
by their aunt who lives in Sacramento. Their advocate has supported them through it all. Their Social
Worker stated that Cindy has been
a tremendous help.
(Names and places were
changed for confidentiality)
For more information on volunteering, please call our office to schedule an orientation
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Our Mission
A message from Marilyn Barr,
innocent children who are victims of abuse
and neglect-advocating for their safety and
A Time to be Thankful
well-being by training community volunteers
For many of us, this time of year brings the warmth
of our home and hearth – a fireplace crackling, the
aroma of baking from the kitchen, and the love and
laughter of family and friends. Others are not so
fortunate; abused and neglected children yearn for
the care and protection of a loving adult whom
they can trust and depend on. Most of these vulnerable children are not sure where they will be for
the next Holiday season or even for their next
birthday. With CASA, each appointed child has
someone who will care, listen to them, and believe
in them. Their CASA “shows up, stands up and
speaks up” for their best interests. I am truly
amazed at how much a group of dedicated and
caring individuals can accomplish for our children.
This is why I am so grateful for each of you. Whether you are a Court Appointed Special Advocate or
a financial contributor, or someone who offers encouragement, we cannot continue our mission without your help. This annual report provides you with
a brief overview of CASA’s last fiscal year. Thanks
to you we served 752 abused and neglected children.
Unfortunately in this fiscal year beginning July 1,
2012, CASA is facing the largest funding cuts we
have ever experienced. In March, I was notified
that $101,000 from 3 separate grant funders was
no longer available to us effective July 1. This huge
loss of funding was not based on performance. In
our world, that lost revenue nearly supports 3 fulltime case/advocate supervisors.
If you know anyone who might be interested in
making a true difference in the life of an abused
child, please send them to us. I
promise we will take good care
of them. Have a safe, joyous,
and peaceful holiday season.
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July 2011 - June 2012
CASA of Tulare County speaks for the
CASA Executive Director:
Lift up CASA so we can
lift up a child
CASA of Tulare County Donor Recognition
to represent their best interest and be their
voice in court.
My CASA shows me that I am important!
2011 - 2012 Highlights
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752 of the most vulnerable children in Tulare
County were served by CASA volunteers and
staff.
182 specially trained CASA’s provided
advocacy for 376 abused, abandoned, or
neglected children giving over 18,000 hours
of their time.
68 new volunteers completed 40 hours of
comprehensive training, including court room
observation, and became sworn officers of
the court as Court Appointed Special
Advocates.
1,006 court hearings were attended,
allowing us to speak for the best interests of
our court appointed children.
CASA held education rights for 167 children
and advocated for their best interests at
school planning meetings and conferences to
ensure the best possible educational outcomes for our kids.
CASA of Tulare County
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LIGHTS OF HOPE
$500-$999
AgSource
Brian Albertoni
Ameriprise
Arctic Silver
Armata, Inc.
Richard Barnes DDS
Donna Bertao
BR Motorsports
Howard Broadman
Dr. Jeffry & Carolyn Brown
Buckman-Mitchell, Inc
Kent & Paula Burt
Denise Cahill
The Carrillo Family
Patty & Larry Castro
Nancy Cheney, MD
Trish & Steve Chrisman
Corky Anderson Farms
Barbara & Russ Desch
Jim & Linda Ely
Financial Credit Network, Inc.
Fylon Foundation, Inc.
Mary Beth Higuera
Robert & Candy Hilvers
Home Grown Organic Farms
Joe & Sydney Luis /
Dominos Pizza
Phil & Sandy Hornburg
J.D. Heiskell Holdings LLC
Lagomarsino Group
Mission Ventures. Inc.
Monarch Ford
Juan Mota, Jr.
Bud & Joyce Mouw
Miller & Narahara, OD
Networking for Women
of Tulare County
Pacon, Inc.
Porterville Citrus, Inc.
James Preston, Attorney at Law
Rabobank
Frony Ritter MFT
Sharon & Mike Shannon
Marylin & William Silveira, Jr.
SK Ranch Management
James P. Smithson
Soroptimist Int’l
Sunset Communications
Gailerd Swisegood
Laurie Tiesiera
Total Office Products
Tulare County Business Assoc.
L. Tuttle
United Methodist Women
Valley Business Bank
Visalia Community Bank
Matt & Kristina Vizzolini
Dr. Richard & Sheryl Wells
Williams, Jordan, Brodersen &
Pritchett, LLP
HELPING HANDS
$100-$499
Karen Acompora
Jaime & June Aguet
Larry Akey & Francie Levy
Rebecca Akin
Peter & Teri Albanese
James & Marcia Anderson
Andreini & Company
Trish Arnold
Pat Atherton
James Bailey
Sean Bardonnex
Marilyn Barr
Marina Barra
Robert Bartlett
Beatty Construction
Heather Benik
Susan Bianco
Ronald & Deborah Bixler
Jeanine Blessing
Judge Juliet Boccone
Lorraine Bostard
Phil & Miriam Bourdette
Patricia Branson
Linda Breuer
Edward Bueno
California Pediatric Hospitalist
Ted Carney
Robert Chapman
Erik & Beth Christensen
Stephen & Eileen Cohen
Ray & Judith Cole
COS Social Work Club
Greg Collins
Ray & Judith Cote
John Coppola
Phyllis A Coring
Ronald & Charlotte Couillard
Glena Crumal
Terry Culotta
Custom Produce Sales
Dan Freitas Electric, Inc.
Decco U.S. Post Harvest Inc.
Bill Decker
Regina Dederich
Denny Maurer Fruit Co.
Dick & Dorothy Dykstra
Cheryl Duerksen, PhD
Gary Edde
Equity Group
Debbie Evans
Exeter Engineering, Inc.
Joan Fischer
Marie Focha
Mary Foster
Franey’s Design Center
Carol Frate
Thomas Garcia
Leticia Garza
Jacque & Maria Gaston
Golden State Feed & Grain
Dawn Golden
Grant J. Hunt Company
Michael Grassel
Aron & Nancy Gularte
James & Margaret Hall
Janet Harader
David & Agnes Heaney
Ernie & Heather Hernandez
Lloyd & Loretta Hicks
Mimi Hoffman
Jonathan & Michelle Hornburg
Bob Hulsey
Karen Hurlbutt
Patrick Inkster
Dwight & Evelyn Jordan
King Fresh Produce, LLC
Mark & Roberta Labounty
Robert & Pamela Link
Thomas & Ordonna Link
George Lobisser
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Loeffler
Margaret Lowe
Commissioner Hugo Loza
Don & Jeanette MacMillan
Jeff Marchant
Martinez Financial Group
Stephen McAuliff DDS
James & Jennifer McNulty
Christina Melvold
Penny Miller
Mineral King Produce, LLC
Mission Care Group
Margaret Moholt
Jennifer Murgula
Frank Murphy
Michelle Myers
Neil Narter
Tracey Neff
Ed & Virginia Newberry
Charles & Susan Nichols
Northeast Trading, Inc.
Judge Patrick O’Hara
Olive Branch Lodge No. 269
Donna Orozco
PM&R Associates
Pacific Crest Veterinary, Inc.
Se Hwan Park
Ronald & Karen Pedroncelli
Pena’s Disposal, Inc.
Linda Pescosolido
Pamela Pescosolido
Win Pescosolido
Plano Jerky Co.
Practically Perfect
Produce Networks, Inc.
Nicholas & Anne Purchio
Ron & Patty Radish
Ken & Judy Ramage
Kenneth & Susan Richardson
Rik Rikmaru
RLP Farms
Royal Vista Marketing
Judge Valeriano Saucedo
Paul Scheibel
Bill Schmidt
Thomas Schroeder
Billie & Stanley Shawl
Judge Jennifer Shirk
Stax, Inc.
Marilee Stevens
Sandy Story
Tom Loretta Stroben
Sue Summers
Suntreat Packing & Shipping
Charlene Taylor
Teresa Vidak Dance Arts
David & Nancy Tomlinson
Bitta & Rupee Toor
Tulare Rotary Foundation
Tulare Youth Services Bureau
Charles Todenhoft
Douglas Udlock
Umina Bros., Inc.
Valley Business Bank
Randall Van Grouw
Peter & Joan Varelias
Luis Velosa
Visalia Breakfst Lions
Visalia Chamber of Commerce
Visalia Unified School District
Volm Companies, Inc.
Laura Walheim
Kristi Walker
Brian Watson
Glen & Johanna Weerheim
Kenneth Weisenberger
Wescal Marketing Inc.
Kerry & Renee Whitson
Wileman Brothers & Elliot, Inc.
Jeffery Wilson
Charlotte Wittig
Ruth & Harry Wood
Faye Zeeb
Martin Zeeb
For more information on volunteering, please call our office to schedule an orientation
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