Congratulations to 10 new advocates and our Spring intern, Kim! This was a group of firsts – they are our first group to complete flex training, the first group of CASAs in 2020, AND the first to be sworn-in at the brand new Tulsa County juvenile courthouse. Welcome! #TulsaCASA
Happy Anniversary month to a wonderful group of volunteers! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the children and families that you serve. #TulsaCASA #Anniversary
Jayne Ash has been a CASA volunteer since 2017. As previous foster parents, she and her husband Carlton witnessed first hand the problem that CPS had with work load and limited staff. They had a foster child who’s CASA was instrumental in getting her to permanency, which showed Jayne how important a CASA can be in the life of a child.
Jayne is a realtor with Chinowth and Cohen REALTORS and is a former classroom teacher and instructional coach. She and Carlton have two grown children, Jeremy and Lauren, and a Westie Poo named Laynie.
When she is not showing houses or visiting her CASA kiddos, she enjoys walking Laynie, spending time with family, traveling and reading. She has been on multiple mission trips to Mexico and Central America, and volunteers at schools and church.
She is also an aunt to 14 nieces and nephews that have been adopted into her husband’s family through foster care.
The children, of course! It is such a joy to watch them grow and learn. It’s the best feeling in the world when they see me and run to give me a hug.
One of my favorite moments was the adoption of my first baby girl. Another was when I finally gained the trust of a natural parent. I loved seeing her tear down her walls and begin opening up to work her plan. Her hard work and success has been inspiring and very rewarding.
CASA is the one stable force in the lives of children and the one who is consistently there through a very traumatic time in their life. A CASA can see the entire picture of the situation and truly make a difference. There are so many people in need . . . the littlest thing can make the greatest difference.
Jayne does a tremendous job advocating for the children on her case. She has gone the extra mile to make sure they are safe and getting the services they need.
Jayne has maintained an open line of communication with the parents, and they rely on her for advice and moral support.
As they moved into trial reunification, she has been an invaluable source of help to the family, ensuring they have transportation, suitable daycare, and medical care. Jayne is an incredibly selfless and dedicated CASA volunteer! — Jalynn Youngberg
Thanks to 201 dedicated CASA volunteers, our program served 446 children on 232 different cases in 2019! We are so proud of all our advocates who ensure children in Tulsa County are safe, have permanent homes, and the opportunity to thrive. #BecauseOfYou #ChangeAChildsStory
Happy Anniversary to our January advocates! Thank you for being a constant in the lives of your CASA kiddos and ensuring their voice is heard. #TulsaCASA
#FeelGoodFriday 2020 is an anniversary year! For three and a half decades, Tulsa CASA, Inc. has been appointing volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care. Thank you to everyone in the community who has supported our mission over the years – we can’t wait for 35 more! 🎉 #Birthday #TulsaCASA
Fun was had by all at our annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning! THANK YOU to everyone who donated toys for our CASA kiddos, the Crowe & Dunlevy Tulsa office for providing the food baskets to our families, and to all of the families and advocates who attended!🎅🎁🎄
We had a wonderful time last night at our Annual Board Meeting. Thank you Justin Thompson Catering for hosting us at 624 each year and serving hors d’oeuvres and a delicious meal to our board members and staff! #TulsaCASA
Today was the ribbon cutting ceremony on the brand new Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice! We are so excited about this new space to serve our children and families. This is more than just a courthouse; it’s truly a place for healing. 💙❤️