CASA Rocks 2019 – A HUGE success.

Ellensburg, WA (September 27, 2019) – September 21st, Iron Horse Brewery hosted the second annual CASA Rocks – Cornhole Tournament to benefit Court Advocates for Children. This year’s charity tournament brought 45 teams to the Rotary Pavilion to compete in a fun-loving game of cornhole. The tournament started at approximately 2:30pm and lasted until we had our […]

CASA Rocks – Cornhole Tournament 2019

Last year Ironhorse Brewery hosted our first annual cornhole tournament to benefit Court Advocates for Children. It was a huge success. Over 40 teams competed and over 100 people showed up to support the advocacy of our most vulnerable citizens, the children of Kittitas County. Bands, Cobrahawk and Steeltoe Metronome kept the crowd rocking while […]

Tips on “How to Raise a Great Kid…”

The Daily Record recently published an article by a local Pediatrician, Dr. Elise Herman. A good read with great recommendations. How to raise a great kid from baby to adolescent By Elise Herman Contributing Columnist Mar 5, 2019 Here are a few tips to help you raise a great kid. Talk and sing to your […]

PINT NIGHT @ [the pub] by Iron Horse Brewery

Thank you to all of those who attended our second annual PINT NIGHT graciously hosted by Iron Horse Brewery on April 2nd in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month, is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. Learn More. Here are some photos from those who attended PINT NIGHT! Photography by Kelsey […]

Organizations devote the month of April to National Child Abuse Prevention

By Samira George staff writer Apr 5, 2019 Every year communities face horrific stories of guardians leaving children in a hot car, not being able to provide adequate food, or abusing children emotionally and physically forcing law enforcement to step in and remove a child from an unsafe environment. Sometimes these instances are the result […]

APRIL – National Child Abuse Awareness Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promotes the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness and provide education and support to families through resources […]

Statement Regarding Separation of Children and Parents During the Immigration Process

Updated June 29, 2018 For nearly 40 years the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (National CASA) has advocated for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. One of our guiding principles is that children are better off when they remain with their families of origin if safely possible. We also […]