The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission is scheduled to convene on December 2, 2024. The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. CST.
The agenda for the meeting includes updates from the Fifth Circuit CASA and Sixth Circuit CASA programs, information on expansion grants from East Central CASA and Southeast CASA, as well as a review of new grant applications aimed at further expansion.
Interested parties can view the agenda and access the virtual meeting link at https://bit.ly/48ZxJ4B.
The South Dakota CASA State Administered Organization works alongside the National CASA Association and the South Dakota Unified Judicial System's State Court Administrator's Office. Their mission is to provide leadership, support, and encouragement to state CASA programs that assist courts in handling child abuse and neglect cases, ensuring support for children involved in these proceedings.
For more details, individuals can reach out to Sara Kelly at the State Court Administrator’s Office by calling 605-773-3474 or emailing Sara.Kelly@ujs.state.sd.us. Those needing assistance should contact the office at least 48 hours before the meeting to arrange necessary accommodations.