Six Court Appointed Special Advocates sworn in

Published by twalro@presspub... on Sat, 11/19/2022 - 6:45am

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Press Staff Writer

Shown at the Oct. 17 swearing in of new Wood County Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteers are (from left) Kristen Leverton, CASA Program Director; Natalie Reichert, Bowling Green; Shanna Gerken, Bowling Green; Patricia Smith, Perrysburg; Kristina Eynon, Bowling Green; Ryan Wright, Perrysburg; Lisa Riddle, Perrysburg; and Judge Dave Woessner. (Submitted photo)

On Oct. 17, six new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) were sworn in at the Wood County Juvenile Court.
        Natalie Reichert, Shanna Gerken, Patricia Smith, Kristina Eynon, Ryan Wright, and Lisa Riddle took the Oath of Office given by Wood County Juvenile Court Judge Dave Woessner.    The new CASAs come from across Wood County.
        In welcoming the new volunteers, Judge Woessner said, “Our Wood County CASA program continues to bring in outstanding volunteers to advocate for children in need. I am happy that our new CASAs are willing to step up and help children and families.
        “I encourage all who wish to participate in a truly rewarding program to consider joining our Wood County CASA program,” he said.
        The Wood County Juvenile Court CASA Program provides advocates for children who are alleged to be or are found to be abused, neglected or dependent. The program provides training and ongoing support for volunteers.
        Anyone interested in becoming a CASA may call 419-352-3554. Additional information may be obtained at the program’s website, woodcountycasa.org.