Over the last year, we’ve watched our CASA volunteer community really grow and this exponential growth trajectory doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon!
Get Involved
Every person has the potential to #ChangeAChildsStoryWith your help, we can cover infrastructure costs, compensate our team, offer more community training & support, build up more resources, sponsor speakers, build new relationships, and most importantly continue to spread our message of advocacy for abused and neglected children.
Your donation gives children in our community who have been abused or neglected a powerful voice in the court, at school, and in our community.
By becoming a CASA volunteer, you can help provide a voice for children who have been abused and neglected.
Are you a business, organization, church or school? Become a partner and when an opportunity arises contribute time, talent, and resources to support our mission.
Apply to serve on the Board of Child & Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County |
Apply to serve on the Board of Child & Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County |
We are recruiting dedicated, passionate individuals to fill various roles on our Board of Directors.
Please note CFACC’s Conflict of Interest Policy, which limits active committee members’ ability to undertake paid work with the organization.
CFACC board members serve a three-year term; the board meets 6x annually, and members are also asked to serve on one board committee, such as Governance or Finance. Additionally, CFACC board members have a $1,000.00 minimum annual donation (give/get) requirement.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stephanie R. Slovasky, CPA, President
Aparna A. Pillay, MPH, Vice-President
Rebecca B. Gabriel, Secretary
Peter J. Haas, Treasurer
Laura Barnard, Esq.
Kimberly Bigelow
Andrew Cleves
Jessica Greathouse
Bill Hiner
Samantha Karoglan
Andrew Cleves
Tanisha Knighton
Dennis Kucler
Thea Wilson, Ph.D.
Debbie London, Ph.D.
Michelle L. O’Gara, CPA
Jacqueline M. Pasek
Karyn Pistone
Sarah Jane Robinson
Kate Tullio, MPH, MS
Jonathan Z. Wilbur
Thea Wilson, Ph.D.
Tricia Kuivinen, MA, MNO, LSW, Executive Director
Hannah Wiltshire, CASA Program Director
How to apply
Please be prepared to provide the following items for your application:
- Completed online application form
- Cover letter/statement
- Current résumé or curriculum vitae
Upon submission of application, you’ll be asked to share two names and email addresses of individuals you have worked with or for in a volunteer capacity—not the same as reference.
Young Professionals Board
Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County (CFACC) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for a new Young Professionals Board (YPB), or group of 5-6 dynamic local professionals who may be seeking leadership or community service opportunities with at-risk youth, and who will be selected to serve in a non-governing capacity with CFACC.
The primary role of this new board will be to serve as community-based ambassadors for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, which provides volunteer advocates for local children and youth vulnerable to abuse, neglect, dependency, and aging-out of the foster care system. The YPB will also offer advisory/practical assistance to the organization, such as marketing, community outreach, and event planning.
Candidate Requirements:
- Employed College Graduate – Ages: 22-35
- Submit an Application
- Submit a Resume
- Submit Two Reference Forms
- Complete a Background Check
- Complete the CASA Program Orientation
- Attend Quarterly Board Meetings and Program Events
- Actively Participate in Marketing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, and Recruitment Activities