Entries by Amanda Desmarais

CASA of NH Graduates 23 New Advocates

CASA of New Hampshire is excited to welcome 23 new volunteer advocates from across the state. Please join us in congratulating Laurie, Alan, Russ, Caroline, Reilly, Jeanne, Linda, Brian, Leslie, Danielle, Madeline, Deidre, Barbara, Chris, Tonya, Dave, Kelly, Jackie, Fran, Cass, Kim, Fran and Sheryl. CASA of NH offers a variety of different trainings, including […]

CASA of NH Graduates 32 New Advocates

CASA of New Hampshire is excited to welcome 32 new volunteer advocates from across the state. Please join us in congratulating Audra, Kathleen A., Isabelle, Ben, Lindy, Lydia, Paige, Mary Ann, Nathan, Kathleen F., Jennie, Tom, Dawn H., Karen, Deb, Scott, Dawn L., Teri, Joy, Christine M., Patty, Maureen, Christine M. (a second Christine M.), Diane, […]

Governor Ayotte Proposes Funding for CASA of NH in Budget Address

Gov. Kelly Ayotte unveiled her proposal for the 2026-2027 budget, which includes funding for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire. CASA of NH thanks the governor for recognizing the need for highly trained CASA Guardians ad Litem, and the value they and this organization bring to children, families and the state of New […]

CASA of NH Graduates 22 New Advocates

CASA of New Hampshire is excited to welcome 22 new volunteer advocates from across the state. Please join us in congratulating Aimee, Kevin, Tricia, Diana, Carol, Greg, Jackie, Amanda, Susie, Leslie, Mary, Tim, Brian, Shelley, Lee, Marc, Anne, Kerry, Mim, Casey, Samantha and Debra. CASA of NH offers a variety of different trainings, including virtual, in-person […]

Finding a Path Home

On a spring day at a Dunkin’ Donuts, Nicole* and Clara sit near a window, chatting and laughing while they sip their drinks. What is today a warm and close relationship started over two years ago on a much rockier note. Nicole first met Clara, her son’s CASA, in a courthouse during a time of […]

CASA of NH Graduates 14 New Advocates

Our first virtual fall training session concluded in mid-October, and CASA of New Hampshire is excited to welcome 14 new volunteer advocates from across the state. Please join us in congratulating Pam, Chris, Linda, Marshall, Melissa, Deb, Bevie, Paul, Susan, Cheryl, April, Jill, Rene and Holly. CASA of NH offers a variety of different training […]

CASA Advocate Jane Hoover

We’ve all heard the saying “variety is the spice of life” – and for good reason, it’s true! Variety is what keeps us interested and engaged. It keeps us going, on our toes and looking ahead to the next thing on the horizon. At Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire, the volunteer experience is […]

CASA of NH Graduates 16 New Advocates

Our in-person summer training session concluded in late July, and CASA of New Hampshire is excited to welcome 16 new volunteer advocates from across the state. Please join us in congratulating Dawn, Cristina, Mike, Bev, Jennifer, Debra, Audra, Paula, Nan, Beth R., John, Paul, Linda, Mary, Patrick and Beth W. CASA of NH offers a […]

CASA of NH Board Member Completes Bike Ride Across America

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire board member Kathleen Thomas of Hampton completed her cross-country bike ride in support of CASA of NH on July 25 at Sanders Poynt in Rye, New Hampshire. To mark the occasion, she dipped her wheel in the Atlantic Ocean, bringing an official end to her 3,800-mile trip. […]