Mission and Vision
CASA Mission:
We provide compelling advocate voices and promote meaningful community connections for our vulnerable children and families.
CASA Vision:
We empower children and families in crisis to change their narrative forever.
Our Strategic Plan Goals:
Educate and engage the public with the mission of CASA in supporting children and families.
Recruit, train and retain a diverse staff, volunteers, and governing board.
Utilize collaboration and innovative thinking to increase program success.
You can help provide children with safety and stability. By donating to CASA, you will help us recruit, train, and support volunteers who advocate for the best interest of children and ensure their needs are being met. Our hope is that we can depend on you and the generosity of business and community leaders like you to help us achieve our vision of serving 100% of children in the child welfare system in Forsyth County. With your help, we can meet our vision of a trained volunteer advocate, a safe home and a promising future for every child in need in our community.
Board of Directors
Heidi Snarey, CASA Forsyth Executive Director
Tressa Mathes, CASA Forsyth Advocacy Program Director
Sharon Hendricks, CASA Volunteer Representative
Jennifer Elwood, Board Chair
Linda Schulte, Vice Chair
Sharon Walker, Past Board Chair
Tom Patton, Secretary
Lynn Jackson, Past Board Chair
Rachel Marshall, Treasurer & Finance Chair
Alison Smith, Community Awareness Chair
Linda Hardie, Nominating Committee Chair
Barbara Vella, Secretary
Brad Flack, Director
Rudy Hampton, Director
Brenda Howell, Director
Leslie Marinelli, Director
Debra Mollohan, Director
Adam Rodes, Director
Taylor Rice, Director
PJ Girvan, Director
Matt Herring, Director
Pauli Wade, Director
CASA Advisory Board
Paula H. Gault, Forsyth County Schools Superintendent (Retired)
Sheriff Ron Freeman, Forsyth County Sheriff
Judi Jenkins, Forsyth County Schools (Retired)
Kevin Tallant, Attorney at Law
TJ Smith, Bagwell Insurance
