Posts by Dennis Biggs

Available across the United States, 988 is the designated three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting…

Pennsylvania CASA is pleased to receive $1.8 million in the current PA budget. The impact of this funding is significant because Pennsylvania is no longer one of three states receiving no state funding. This funding will result in at least 10% growth in our state’s network and add three counties served, with 60% of the…

Destiny is a 9-year-old who was sexually abused by her former stepfather, and a Family Court judge mandated that Destiny receive therapy. When that didn’t occur, the Court assigned her a CASA during the pandemic. Destiny, who wasn’t going to her therapy appointments because of her mother’s fear of infection, also was struggling with her…

Would you like to help Change a Child’s Life®?   CASA of Allegheny County seeks community-minded caring volunteers to advocate for victimized children in foster care due to their abuse or neglect. Advocates report to the court on the child’s safety and well-being, become the child’s trusted adult, and make recommendations for the child’s best interests.…

February 10, 1996 is a date that sticks in my mind. On that cold, snowy evening in the mid-nineties, I discovered an organization that would change my life’s course — February 10, 1996 is the day that I learned about CASA. You might wonder why such a date would be so important and why would…

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is set aside to encourage charitable giving during the hustle and consumerism of the holiday season. By focusing on sharing our bounty with charitable causes that are important to us, we can further the important work being done within the community. CASA advocates for children in the Family Court System due…

Our generous donors impact the daily lives of children in Allegheny County. Here are a few ways, donors have made a difference. 106 children in 2022 have an assigned CASA volunteer as their champion each and every day Sixty-four CASA volunteers serve one-to-one as a trusted adult advocate for an at-risk child in Allegheny County…

By Melissa Protzek, Esq. Recently, I’ve paused to reflect on the hundreds of people who have volunteered their time and effort on behalf of our CASA program. I am in awe of the thousands of hours our advocates give to kids, the innumerable people who have helped us run successful events and spread the word…