Teaming up for kids Toys are what come to mind when people are asked how they can help families at Christmas. Indeed, toys are welcome, but Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) also realize many of the families they work with can use basic supplies
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Toys are what come to mind when people are asked how they can help families at Christmas. Indeed, toys are welcome, but Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) also realize many of the families they work with can use basic supplies from toiletries to detergents and household cleaners. So when CASA applied for and received a $1,000 Cox Communications grant, they bought enough supplies to fill 19 bags. Assistance came from a team of Cox employees headed by Adam Glandille and Stacey Aubin. The team visited the Kent County Family Court Thursday where they learned about the program from Cheryl Martone, director of outreach from CASA and how CASA-trained volunteers are paired with a family to act as an advocate for the child. To prepare their recommendations for the court CASA volunteers talk with the child, parents, family members, foster families, social workers and other people involved in the child’s life. Martone explained the program and urged those who felt they could make the commitment to learn more. She then, as seen above at left, led off the assembly line in packing bags for families. The Cox team also wrote notes to the families and children. The group also got to meet Quincy, the dog of Lisa Weinberg, a member of Windwalker Pet Therapy, who visits the Kent County Family Court twice weekly. Mike LaPlante and Quincy were instant friends. (Warwick Beacon photos)
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