PIEDMONT CASA ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017

CHAIR’S MESSAGE Foster kids don’t see the world through rose-colored glasses.

Julie Christopher They can’t afford to. n the past two years, we Ihave seen a 33% increase in the number of abused and neglected children we serve. I am grateful to say that thanks to the incredible devotion of the larger CASA Family, including retired Volunteers returning to emergency service, we have been able to keep up with this sobering rise in demand. Their inspiring support and dedication enabled us to serve 294 children in fiscal year 2017, more than ever before. And I am extremely proud to add that we did not stop there. We continued to improve our services in significant, n order to survive, abused and neglected boys and girls develop protective far-reaching ways. We fully Ifilters so strong that they screen out opportunities along with the pain. implemented Bridges to Success Who could blame them? When the world doesn’t show you its good side, for Older Youth in Foster Care it’s easy to conclude that side is not for you. by adding three new positions to our professional staff. It is So how do we show them that it is? too early in the program for statistics, but we are already Bridges to Success for Older Youth in Foster Care seeing changes that give us You show them by establishing a new program designed just for them: great hope for the long-term Bridges to Success for Older Youth in Foster Care. You show them by giving goal of getting these teenagers them a Bridges Coach in addition to their CASA Volunteer. Someone to on a path that leads to an act as their mentor and guide as long as they are in care, which could independent future that is safe, stable and productive. be up to age 21. You show them by giving them the time and attention The Greater Charlottesville needed to get behind those overprotective filters. Because when you open Trauma-Informed Community a teenager’s eyes to their own possibilities - horizons expand. Scales fall Network, founded by Piedmont away so that dreams can coalesce into tangible goals. Once teenagers CASA in partnership with believe in themselves and have long-term goals, Bridges Coaches guide ReadyKids, continues to grow, them in building the tools and making the connections they need to moving steadily toward its goal achieve them. Bridges Coaches show older kids in care how to build bridges to the other Continued on page 2 g side of the world. The side they thought was out of reach. From page 1 - CHAIR’S MESSAGE of providing our children and their families with of foster children in our community. trauma-informed care all across the community, On Friday, May 5, around 200 people carried 240 from schools to medical centers to neighborhoods. unique bluebird works of art - one for each foster In March, local author John Grisham joined us for child - in the Bluebird Parade. It received a lot of Jimmy Miller’s Bracket Breakfast at the Omni Hotel. media coverage as it wound its way from Piedmont As one of the panelists, Mr. Grisham traded stories, CASA to the Downtown Mall to The Haven. jokes and basketball insights with Ricky Stokes, It is very rewarding to conclude my term as Barry Parkhill, Rick Wampler, and Joe Harris. The Board Chair on so many positive notes. In January ballroom was packed and the hour flew by in record 2018, Vice Chair Tarpley Gillespie will assume the time. leadership role. Tarpley has been a member of We collaborated with area nonprofits to create Friends of CASA since 2010, serving as chair for the Bluebird Project, which was a resounding two years, and has been a member of the Board of success. In response to our call for artists, hundreds Directors since January 2015. I have no doubt that of bluebirds flocked into the Piedmont CASA her commitment to and passion for Piedmont CASA office. Beautiful, creative bluebirds were donated will ensure that it continues on its steady course of by an impressive cross-section of artists, families, improving lives for abused and neglected children all organizations, businesses, houses of worship, clubs, across the Greater Charlottesville area. and schools to help raise awareness for the number

Meet our New Staff In FY 2017, our new initiative, Bridges to Success for Older Youth in Foster Care, was fully implemented with the addition of three new positions to our staff (Bridges Coaches). To ensure that we can continue to meet the sharply increasing demand for our services, we also added a fifth CASA Supervisor, while filling a vacancy for the fourth. BRIDGES COACHES

Leah Cole Adam Crist Gwen Jones Leah brings wide-ranging experience Adam brings seven years of Gwen has always been in the teaching/ as a job coach and teacher. She experience working in therapeutic coaching field and is a long-time foster earned her M.Ed in Educational wilderness programs at the Discovery parent. She taught at the University Psychology from the University of School of Virginia. He graduated of Virginia and obtained her PhD. at Virginia. from UVA with a BA in History. Purdue University.

CASA SUPERVISORS

Cathy Eberly Alison Taravella A CASA Volunteer for three years, Cathy A CASA Volunteer for eighteen months, previously worked in communications Alison also worked as a Therapeutic with Woodberry Forest School and the Day Treatment provider and Family University of Virginia Law School. She Worker. She holds a BA in Psychology holds a BA in English from UVA. from the University of Virginia. 2 How important is it for abused and neglected kids to have CASA Volunteers? Just read these stories.

Sam got a voice Todd won’t be in the system bullied anymore Eleven-year-old Sam sat outside the courtroom, When kids are burdened with major problems at home, sobbing. He’d just been told he couldn’t live with they can’t just slide them off like backpacks when they his grandfather - he was going into foster care. walk out the front door. They wear their hardships Then Sam got a CASA Volunteer. She interviewed everywhere, including school. Todd’s troubles made his grandfather and discovered that he was able to him withdrawn, socially uncomfortable, different. And take care of Sam - and very much wanted to. She being different made him a target. met with Sam’s therapist, who also considered this Todd was bullied so badly at school that he was to be in the boy’s best interest. hospitalized. With a growing consensus, Sam’s Volunteer began Everyone agreed he had to go to a different school this working closely with the guardian ad litem to gain year. But by late summer, his Piedmont CASA Volunteer support for the move. When the foster care worker was worried. Todd’s mother was supposed to do the also agreed, Sam was overjoyed. paperwork but she was too ill. Todd was scared and Today, Sam is still in DSS custody, but is living with running out of time, so his CASA stepped up to the his grandfather on a trial basis. His CASA Volunteer plate. She went to his old school and got his records. checks in regularly to help ensure that the transition She completed the paperwork and got his mother’s goes well. signature. Then she drove the application to his new school, where he was accepted. Because Sam’s CASA Volunteer got to know him, was thorough in her research, and was effective Even though this process was outside a CASA’s realm in getting others to support her position, Sam’s of responsibility, it was essential for Todd’s well-being. custody is going to be transferred to his beloved Todd’s CASA Volunteer paid attention - then she went grandfather. above and beyond to ensure that this year, Todd would not be bullied. For confidentiality, names and other identifying facts in these stories have been changed.

Board of Directors Emeritus Staff Julie Christopher, Chair Board of Directors Alicia L. Lenahan, President and CEO Tarpley Gillespie, Vice Chair Carolyn Achenbach Randy Nolt, Program Director Frank Winslow, Treasurer Stephanie Commander Lexie Boris, Advancement Director Bobby Parmar, Secretary Sarah Dandridge Leah Cole, Bridges Coach Kerry Abrams Kimberly C. Emery Adam Crist, Bridges Coach Rob Atherton Tracey Hopper Cathy Eberly, CASA Supervisor John H. Bocock Carol B. Hurt Annie Izard, CASA Supervisor Karen Kalsi Chapman Diane Long Gwen Jones, Bridges Coach R. Peter Kilburn Kathryn Parker Kati Naess, CASA Supervisor Rachel Lloyd Miller Julie Stamm Sherri Rosser, CASA Supervisor James F. Miller Edward M. Wayland Alison Taravella, CASA Supervisor Judy Smith Janet Williams, Office Administrator A. Benjamin Spencer

3 Special Thanks to Our Contributors GIFTS RECEIVED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2016 AND JUNE 30, 2017

$50,000+ $1,000 to $2,499 Charles Fund Charlottesville Radio Groupv Jess Achenbach Combined Federal Campaign Department of Criminal Justice Services James A. Amato Mr. and Mrs. Victor M. Dandridge, Jr. Victims of Crime Act Josh and Tracy Arbaugh Drs. John and Cindy Dent Victims of Crime Act - Bridges To Arnold F. Baggins Foundation, Inc. Stacey D. Diefenderfer Success Program Charles Axten Louise and Earl Dudley Bankers Insurance, LLC Albert and Donna Ernest $25,000 to $49,999 Better Living Foundation First Presbyterian Churchv Anonymous (2) Jennifer Brynev Claire W. Gargalli Charlottesville Newsplexv GE Foundation $15,000 to $24,999 Craig Builders Michelle Goodrich Mary and Mike Chinn Claire Cronmiller Mary Huey Douglas S. Hatfield Trust - Janet and Jeff Legro Cville Gives Linda and Don Hunt Elmo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Terrence D. Daniels Ron Ignotzv National CASA Association Franklin Edmonds Interpretive Software, Inc. Kathryn B. and F. Troost Parker Stuart and John Ellis Janet Stone Jones Foundation Mason and Dick Fogg Junior League of Charlottesvillev $10,000 to $14,999 Keith and Carole Frazee Gustav G. Kamptner Anonymous (1) Pamela Bliss French Kappa Alpha Theta-Delta Chiv BAMA Works Fund of GE Intelligent Platforms - Employeesv Keswick Hallv Dave Matthews Band in CACF Tarpley and Scott Gillespie Kid to Kid of Charlottesville Batten Family Fund in CACF Terry E. Grant Contributions from the Bagless Program Elizabeth M. Bourke Great Eastern Management Company Nancy and Jamie Knorr Ms. Julie Christopher and Ms. Marge Connelly Erik Greenbaum Lang and Latham Murray Charitable Fund I. J. and Hilda M. Breeden Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Guthrie Alicia Lenahan and Ronald Ignotz Jersey Mike’s Subs Dana and Peter Harris LexisNexisv Sarah and Grey McLean Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Hart, Jr. Sargent McGowan Youth Services Award in CACF Suzanne Hatcher Jonathan McVityv Heiner Family Fund in CACF Merck Foundation $5,000 to $9,999 Carol and Blake Hurt Glen Michael and Lauren Penniman Anonymous (2) Anne and Thad Jones Daisy and David Moga Bill and Carolyn Achenbach Kappa Alpha Theta-Delta Chi B. Wistar Morris III Mary Anne and Steve Burns Karen Moran and Wistar Morris Dr. and Mrs. David L. Morris City of Charlottesville Family Fund in CACF Lloyd C. Noland Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Ledford Obrigado Restaurant and Floozies Pie Shop Community Endowment Fund in CACF Laura and Keven Lindemann Nina and Yalcin Ozbey County of Albemarle Chris Little and Tori Goodloe Mr. and Mrs. George C. Palmer III E. C. Wareheim Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter Low Parmar Family Erin Fletcher Hall Mr. Andrew McGinty Pass Thru Fund in CACF Tony and Lara Ignaczak McGuireWoods LLP Susan Pollart J&E Berkley Foundation Microsoft Corporationv Praxis Foundation Margaret and Frank Stinchfield Foundation Michael and Alicia Milligan Susan and Jim Quisenberry Oakwood Foundation Theresa Morgoglione Thea Randolph Mr. Michael A. Pausic and Quantitative Investment Management Morton and Josephine Roberts Ms. Kelley A. MacDougall Catherine J. Rotolo Maria G. Rolph Rimora Foundation Bob and Marty Saylerv Karin Rose S&P Global Market Intelligence Peter and Jane Ashley Skinner Mindy and Ryan Vaughan St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Simeon Whitney and Anne Stone Foundation Standish Family Foundation Frank and Jennifer Winslow Alfred B. Strickler, Jr. Thomas C. and Mary Ann Hays $2,500 to $4,999 Family Charitable Trust Anonymous (1) Wayt and Laura Timberlake Kerry Abrams and Brandon Garrett Virginia National Bank Dori Boudreau and Paul Huddleston Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Wampler Brookfield Bocock Fund in CACF Watterson Foundation Emmanuel Episcopal Church Wells Fargo Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust Wendy’s William Izard WestWind Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John L. Lewis IV Louisa County Community Fund in CACF $500 to $999 Miller Financial Group LLC Anonymous (1) Mitford Children’s Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nicholson Carolyn and David Beach Ned and Sarah Gray Parrish Ralph and Jacqueline Bradley PYMWYMI Fund in CACF Daniel and Nancy Brody Quantitative Investment Management Colleen Carew and Joseph Abbate Fund in CACF Rip Cathcart Bob and Marty Sayler Jeanne and John Chamales Kevin and Carolyn Schuyler James Chapman and Philip G. Wendel Karen Kalsi Chapman 4 Special Thanks to Our Contributors GIFTS RECEIVED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2016 AND JUNE 30, 2017

Charles Fund S&P Global Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cox Diana Foster and Tom Jones Combined Federal Campaign Signature Family Wealth Advisors Nathan Curs Drs. Lee and Neal Kassell Mr. and Mrs. Victor M. Dandridge, Jr. Kathleen K. Sinclairv Dammann Fund, Inc. James M. Kauffman Drs. John and Cindy Dent Mr. and Mrs. Jamil Sopher Virginia Daugherty Carolyn T. Kelly Stacey D. Diefenderfer Sean and Gineane Stalfort Christine Dean Kendra Scott LLC Louise and Earl Dudley State Farm Companies Foundation Robert Dickman Bradley and Sonnia Kesser Albert and Donna Ernest United Way Campaign -Thomas Jefferson Area Kristin S. Dinwiddie Art and Sue Keyser First Presbyterian Churchv UVA Athletics Departmentv Leslie B. Disharoon Natalie and Peter Kilburn Claire W. Gargalli Trip and Ashley Walker Bill and Cassandra Dittmar Mr. and Mrs. Lance Kimbrough GE Foundation Ceil and Kenny Wheeler Sue Divine Tamila L. Kindwall-Keller Michelle Goodrich Dominion Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kirst Mary Huey $100 to $499 Jean Dooley Ed and Gail Kitch Linda and Don Hunt Anonymous (25) Robert and Pattie Downer Marika and Adam Koch Ron Ignotzv C. P. Ancona Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dulan Mr. Robert J. Kozura, Jr. Interpretive Software, Inc. Sally and Fletcher Askew Julia Spies Dunstan Ludwig Kuttner Janet Stone Jones Foundation Saphira Baker Michael G. Durland Bob and Lou Lamb Junior League of Charlottesvillev Drs. Lori and David Balaban Chris and Linda Duska Fred Landess Gustav G. Kamptner Nancy and David Bass Eagle Corporation John Lanham Kappa Alpha Theta-Delta Chiv Leah Beard Peter and Carol Easter Douglas Laycock and Teresa Sullivan Keswick Hallv Suzanne and Matthew Bednar Cathy L. Eberly L. Edgar Lee Kid to Kid of Charlottesville Gordon D. Berne Lawrence R. and Vicky C. Eicher Ms. Linda Lester Contributions from the Bagless Program Lillian and Michael BeVier Rebecca and David Eustis Angel Lillard and Bill Detmer Nancy and Jamie Knorr Rod and Jane Biltonen Mr. Patrick M. Evans and Mr. Jason C. Becton Graham C. and Rachel M. Lilly Lang and Latham Murray Charitable Fund Diane and Hank Bisgaier Gwen Ferguson Bob and Brenda Lloyd Alicia Lenahan and Ronald Ignotz Charles Boldt and Linda Holford Jim and Betsy Fernald Candice and Jason Love LexisNexisv Richard and Kathleen Bonnie Cori Field and Philippe Sommer Kevin Lynch Sargent McGowan Alexandra G. Boris Joe Fore Pat Macionis Jonathan McVityv Larry Bouteriev Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Duke Fox Grace F. Mahone Merck Foundation Gloria Bowers Scottie A. Frey Evelyn G. Marshall Glen Michael and Lauren Penniman Kathleen and Daniel Bowman Henry and Melinda Frierson Candace Mason and Bill Dister Daisy and David Moga Patricia Brady Frost Montessori School Susan and Kevin McConnell B. Wistar Morris III Bonnie and Dick Brewer Gregory and Lauren Gartland Edith and Henry McHenry Dr. and Mrs. David L. Morris Bright Ideas Gearharts Fine Chocolatesv Jordan McKay and Crystal Shin Lloyd C. Noland Katherine Brooks and George Beller General Dynamics-Shared Resources, Inc. Ginger and Bob McKee Obrigado Restaurant and Floozies Pie Shop Catherine Brown Kellie E. Gildersleeve Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Meador, Jr. Nina and Yalcin Ozbey Mr. and Mrs. E. Richard Brownlee Grace Giras Harry and Andrea Meador Mr. and Mrs. George C. Palmer III David and Delores Brush Mindy Goodall Dr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Meakem Parmar Family Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Burke Bruce Gordon Richard and Elizabeth Merrill Pass Thru Fund in CACF Brian and Melba Campbell Alice Gore Eugene Meyung Susan Pollart Jeremy O. Caplin Nancy Grable Robert and Ann Michel Praxis Foundation Gerard Capone Stephanie R. Gregoria Tom Michie Susan and Jim Quisenberry Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross Derry Miller Thea Randolph Vin Cibbarelli Leanne Grove Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Miller Morton and Josephine Roberts Pamela Cipriano Heidi and Ned Gumble Ray Mishler and Pat Smith Maria G. Rolph Carol F. and Stephen Clarke Bradley H. and Meredith S. Gunter Harriet and Dan Mohler Karin Rose Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Corrigan Jim Haden Erin Monroney Virginia and Harold Hallock Don and Lisa Morin Kate and Bill Hamilton Judy and Jeffrey Morton Peter and Lauretta Harbilas Lindsey Munson Bryce and Monty Harris Mohan Nadkarni Brenda and Curtis Hathaway Katrin Naess Paula and Thomas Haughey Jessica Nagle Gregory Hayden Jim and Willa Neale Nancy J. Haynes Doris Newcomb Susan and Proal Heartwell Walker J. Noland Ms. Charlotta Helleberg and Dr. Mark Quigg Norcross Fund Allen E. Hench, Esq. and Ellen P. Hench William Old Stan and Dee Henderson Seth Oldham Mr. and Mrs. Christian Henningsen Phyllis Olin Margaret F. Heubeck Omni Charlottesville Hotelv Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Hitz William and Jolene Park Cynthia Hoehler-Fatton Carol and Rick Parrish Dr. and Mrs. Albert Huber Robert and Jane Paxton Robert Inlow Paige Perriello and Neeral Shah Jane E. and Dennis B. Sigloh Fund in CACF Jacquie and John Pickering Joan T. Jay Mr. Michael Plecker Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Jennings Louise B. Potter Sylvie Jobes Dennis Proffitt Alex M. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Quayle III Lynda Johnson Judy Rasmussen Carol Johnston David R. Rathburn

5 Special Thanks to Our Contributors GIFTS RECEIVED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2016 AND JUNE 30, 2017

Deb and Dave Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wiehl III Ms. Jennifer Hoffman Geneva M. Richardson Stirling Williamson Diane and Ted Hogshire Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Richmond, Jr. Diane R. Wilson Elizabeth M. Howard Dr. and Mrs. Hans O. Riddervold Chris and Ames Winter Ms. Janie Hunter Phyllis and Chris Ripper Tom and Jeanine Wolanski Lindsay Ideson Rivanna River Companyv Mr. and Mrs. A. DelGreco Wood Sina Kamlani Carol and Ed Roberts Betsy Woodard Dan Katz Susan D. Roberts Kathy J. Yarmey Richard and Johanna Keeling Mildred W. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Kemp, Jr. Dennis and Ann Rooker $1 to $99 Karen and Scott Knierim George Rutherglen Anonymous (23) Mr. and Mrs. Aharon Laufer Salesforce.org Mr. Peter Allen and Ms. Jane Skafte Priscilla K. Lawson Dr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Sawyer Delores Alt David H. Lerman Chris Sayler and Dave Fairris AmazonSmile Foundation Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Levine Mr. David Schmidle Ms. Cecelia Anderson Marian Limber Ms. Liz Schneiders Melba Atkinson Peppy Linden Peter Sevcik and Mary Martin Dennis and Nina Barnes Chelsea Mapanoo Jean Shepard and Bob Gross Louisa C. Barrett Robert Marken David and Wanda Shuster Josh and Alison Baumann Jack Marshall and Cri Kars-Marshall Kent Sinclair, Jr. Katherine Beard Ms. Ann McAndrew Ashlin W. Smith Sari Bennett and Samuel Schustek Beverley McCoid Emily Smith Rebecca Berlin Catherine I. and Gene McGahren Judy Smith Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph A. Beverly George and Mary Ellen McVey Anne C. Snyder Sarah Bisono Mark J. Mendelsohn Helen and George Snyder Liz Blankenship Sarah Nancie Mendoza Jack and Joan Sorensen DeK and Connie Bowen Shirley Midyette Peter Spaar John Bowen Joe and Jenny Miller Robert Spekman and Susan Snyder Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bradshaw Marsha Musser Ben Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Bralley Atsuko Nakamoto Mr. and Mrs. James T. Stadelmaier Ruthie Buck Evans and Court Nexsen Jan and John Stalfort Iney Byfield Deanna Nolan Susan Stein Susan Cabell Mains Mr. and Mrs. David E. Normansell Jeff and Janet Sterba Joseph T. Cashman III Margaret Ober Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Stokes Mr. and Mrs. C. Alan Chamberlain Mr. Michael Pantano John and Ruth Stone Bob and Maria Chapel Anna Maria Park Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Stone, Jr. Colleen Chulis Jeanna and John Pellino Jack Stoner Patti and John Clifford Robert Pianta Mr. Jefferson S. Strider Combined Federal Campaign of the Ms. Ashley Pinney Mr. Robert E. Stroud National Capital Area Ms. Ivy Porpotage Susan W. Davenport & W. Edgar Spigle David M. Cook Fund in CACF Adam Crist Betsy and Jay Swett Angela M. Davis and T&N Printingv Doron Samuel-Siegel Tandem Friends School Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. DeJong Sally Telford D. A. and Caroline Dessouky Martha Thomas Ms. Veronica DiBello Elsie and Mac Thompson Norman Dill Mr. and Mrs. John E. Thornton III Billie Dismer Tip Top Restaurant, Inc. Draft Taproomv Ellen and Harris Tobias Ms. Cynthia Estes Jane R. Tolleson Fauley v Metlife Settlement Fund Jay and Anne Townsend Carole B. Fauth Louise Trudel Doug Ford and Deena Hurwitz Betsy and Chip Tucker Robert and Joan Forrest UVA Judge Advocate General’s Ms. Rebecca H. Foster and Legal Center and Schoolv Mr. Brian Pusser UVA Law Studentsv Michele E. Freeman UVA Project Servev Blair Gammon UVA School of Medicinev Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Gannon Rodney C. Van Ausdall Ethel Garrity Andrea and Tonchie Vest Bob Gibson and Sarah McConnell Bettina Von Ghyczy Scott and Debbi Goodman Mr. Juandiego R. Wade and Ms. Claudette Grant Grand Home Furnishings Employees Walter and Ruth Wadlington Mr. Fred Greer Christie Walker Ms. Sarah Groom Mr. and Mrs. James F. Walsh Teri Guertler Louise and Scott Wawner Mr. Edgar J. Gunter, Jr. Anthony and Christy Wenzel Mr. and Mrs. C. Steven Harkness Hance and Jane West Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Hathaway Rebecca Weybright Dr. and Mrs. William Hay

6 Special Thanks to Our Contributors GIFTS RECEIVED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2016 AND JUNE 30, 2017

Kai Rady IN HONOR OF … IN LOVING MEMORY OF … Mimi and Dick Riley James and Pamela Amato Carlyle Barton, Jr. Gracie Roberson by Jeanna and John Pellino by Ginger and Bob McKee Joe and Pat Ronan The Honorable David Barredo Nora Beavers Marjory Ruderman and by Anonymous by Rod and Jane Biltonen Benjamin Purow The Honorable Edward DeJ. Berry Rick Bowie Mark Sacksonv by Anonymous by David and Delores Brush Adrian Savovici Tom and Sharon Bibb Rose Ann Braun Jan and Gary Schneider by Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bradshaw by Patti and John Clifford Susan and Paul Seehaver by Harry and Andrea Meador Beverly Cibbarelli Jefferson M. Sesler Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Chinn by Vin Cibbarelli Anne and Ned Slaughter by Signature Family Wealth Advisors Tom Hays Hunter Smith Lynne Conboy by Thomas C. and Mary Ann Hays Meri Jane Smith by Karin Rose Family Charitable Trust William and Elena Speidel Cass and Kate Russillo Davenport Jane Keck Square.com by Robert and Ann Michel by Rodney C. Van Ausdall Janet Stack Kimberly Emery Dr. Thad Kelly Ms. Lelia Summers by Ethel Garrity by Carolyn T. Kelly Dickie and Louise Tayloe Ruth Geils Kitty Landess Mr. and Mrs. William C. Terrell by Melba Atkinson by Fred Landess Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Tesoriere Joe and Sally Gieck Patricia L. Pullen TheSabre.comv by the Pass Thru Fund in CACF by James M. Kauffman United Way of South Hampton Roads Tarpley Gillespie Bernice B. Rea Peggy and Mike Van Yahres by Andrea and Tonchie Vest by Charlotte Rea Saundy Venn Gregory Hayden Carmela and Charles S. Rotolo Robert Walters and Janet Muse by Anonymous by Catherine J. Rotolo Jean Wardell Mr. and Mrs. Jack Horn Shamu Mr. Phil Wekenman by Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Levine by Bettina Von Ghyczy Dr. and Mrs. Morton C. Wilhelm Georgina King Anne C. Strickler Brian J. Willcutts by Dickie and Louise Tayloe by Alfred B. Strickler, Jr. J. Page and Peggy W. Williams Alicia Lenahan Joan Holihan Wiehl Victor M. Zaydfudim by John and Ruth Stone by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wiehl III Sally Manning W. C. Winkler, Sr. by the Parmar Family by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Bralley Jim Miller and Rachel Lloyd Miller by Mr. Jefferson S. Strider by Ray Mishler and Pat Smith Karen and John Wolcott Daisy Moga by Virginia and Harold Hallock by Bonnie and Dick Brewer Jeanne Zearley Lindsey Munson by Alice Gore by Louise and Scott Wawner by Mr. and Mrs. C. Steven Harkness Kati Naess by Mr. and Mrs. Jamil Sopher by Bryce and Monty Harris by Ms. Lelia Summers Denise Oinonen by Anonymous Rick Randolph by Anonymous Maria Rolph by Kevin and Carolyn Schuyler Martha and Robert Sayler by Chris Sayler and Dave Fairris Jean Shepard and Bob Gross by Margaret Ober Ruth Stone by Anonymous We thank our many supporters for their by Dr. and Mrs. David L. Morris generous gifts to Piedmont CASA. If an The Honorable Deborah Tinsley error or omission has occurred, we by Anonymous express our sincere regret and ask that Mr. and Mrs. James W. Wallace it be brought to our attention. by Trip and Ashley Walker John Wardell If you would like copies of Piedmont CASA’s by Jean Wardell financial statements, please call the office The Honorable Claude Worrell at (434) 971-7515. by Anonymous v In-kind Gifts

Kids 4 Kids Drawings are from “Kids 4 Kids”, a gallery of art donated by children in our community to help tell the story of Piedmont CASA children. 7 Jimmy Miller’s Bracket Breakfast for Piedmont CASA MARCH 13, 2017

From the hundreds of abused and neglected children our Volunteers advocate for every year - thank you! Well over 200 people participated in the fourth annual “Jimmy ‘Magic Man’ Miller’s Bracket Breakfast”. David Koehn and Rachel Ryan emceed. John Grisham, Ricky Stokes, Barry Parkhill, and Rick Wampler were panelists. Joe Harris joined in via Satellite, and Debbie Ryan added her wisdom. There were great prizes at the Breakfast and in the online Bracket tournament that followed. The event raised $23,457 for our CASA kids.

Big Thanks to our Generous Sponsors!

Charles Axten

Kerry Abrams Great Eastern Management Co. Roy Wheeler Realty Company Tracy and Josh Arbaugh Nancy and Greg Ledford Marty and Bob Sayler Bankers Insurance LLC Laura and Keven Lindemann Signature Family Wealth Advisors Barnett Financial Group McGuireWoods Jane Ashley and Peter Skinner Castle Development Partners Miller Financial Group Virginia National Bank Craig Builders Quantitative Investment Management Wells Fargo Draft Taproom Red Dirt Development Worldstrides

IN-KIND Charlottesville Newsplex Keswick Hall & Golf Club Marty and Bob Sayler Draft Taproom Omni Charlottesville Hotel TheSabre.com GIFTS Gearharts Fine Chocolates Rivanna River Company UVA Men’s Basketball

8 Thank You TO ALL OUR FRIENDS WHO GAVE PIEDMONT CASA THEIR TIME, ENERGY AND SUPPORT IN FY 2017

American University Junior League of Charlottesville UVA Public Interest Law Association Charlottesville Radio Group Larry Bouterie, Photographer UVA School of Medicine First Presbyterian Church UVA’s Project SERVE, Madison House United Way-TJA Day of Caring Jennifer Bryne Photography Village School

FRIENDS OF CASA COMMITTEE, FY 2017 Who work tirelessly to help with mailings and outreach to donors. Sarah Gray Parrish, Chair Julie Boyer Tarpley Gillespie Elissa Rieger Mindy Vaughan Michele Burke Lotta Helleberg Rachel Lloyd Miller Jenny Miller Maria Rolph Jennifer Winslow Stuart Greer Ellis Marika Koch Candice Love Stephanie Osada Martha Stockhausen Ames Winter

DELTA CHI CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA THETA SORORITY Steadfast supporters for twenty years

GE INTELLIGENT PLATFORMS Sending CASA kids back to school and bringing them the holiday spirit for sixteen years In August 2016, the men and women of GE Intelligent Platforms sent almost 100 CASA kids back to school with brand new backpacks and supplies. In December, they bought holiday presents for CASA boys and girls.

JAG LEGAL CENTER AND SCHOOL CLUB JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTESVILLE Two more angel organizations whose generosity made the holidays bright for CASA kids all around our community. Bluebird Parade for Foster Kids MAY 5, 2017

Hundreds of bluebird works of art were donated by artists, families, and organizations - one unique bluebird for each foster child. It was an amazing outpouring of support to build awareness for the 247 boys and girls in foster care in our community! The Bluebird Parade took place on May 5 during the First Friday ArtWalk. (May is National Foster Care Awareness Month.) It was the creation of Piedmont CASA, Community Attention Foster Families, and other members of the Foster Care Awareness and Adoption Coalition. Photo courtesy of Community Attention Foster Families (CAFF). Round bird painting by Cynthia Burke.

9 Financial Summary JULY 1, 2016 - JUNE 30, 2017

17% of our budget Core Mission Support is Piedmont CASA’s investment in key was allocated for Program Services infrastructure - those areas upon 83% which our mission depends: strong, Administration strategic finance and accounting, progressive human resources, so that 83% could capable and responsive board Core Mission governance, engaged development be invested in our Support and fundraising. Program Services 17% Program Services are all built The industry formula for discerning around and supported by the Core what percentage of the budget is Mission Support. allocated for Administration is to pull the following numbers from the 990: Management plus Fundraising divided by Total Revenue (Income).

Special Event Other Income EXPENSES 3% 4% Program Services 569,048 Administration 52,874 Fundraising 59,584 $ 681,506 State and Donations Federal Grants 47% INCOME 27% Donations 340,187 Foundations, Clubs, and Churches 121,518 Foundations, Local Government Grants 19,078 Local Clubs, and State and Federal Grants 196,743 Government Churches Special Event 23,457 Grants 17% Other Income 27,549 2% EXPENSES $ 728,532 INCOME

Other Each child is unique Asian/Asian-American Other Asian/Asian-American 3% 2% but they all have two 3% 2% things in common:

African- African- Multi-racial 1. they were so badly Multi-racial American American 22% 22% Female 28% abused the courts Female 28% Male Male 43% 57% had to intervene 43% 57% Caucasian Native American Caucasian Native American 43% 1% 2. they are part of our 43% 1% Native Hawaiian community Native Hawaiian 1% 1% 13% Chart Titleof our kids are Hispanic Chart Title 10 Piedmont CASA Volunteers JULY 1, 2016 - JUNE 30, 2017

10 to 15 Years Paul Summers Julia Lyman Janet Borch Preeya Fozdar Chris Poe Phil Giaramita Jean Zearley Dibba McConnell Greg Bragg Jessica Friedman Wendy Rodgers Pat Macionis Rebekah Menning Thomas Bright Jeff Gleason Emily Smith Lindsey Munson 3 to 5 Years Dianne Montgomery Debra Bryant Michele Greep Amy Stewart Mary Nafpaktitis Yann Benetreau Arielle Moullet Colleen Carew Mary Hanna Stacy Stinchfield Terry Petty Bob Bossi Paula Newcomb Artaga Carey Alan Haverson Sabrine Tribie Diane Brownlee Susan Quisenberry Mary Carrion Rachael Givens Johnson Amanda Urban 6 to 9 Years Diana Burruss Alicia Roll Mark Cave Rob Jones LaVerne Usher Heather Boe Mary Chinn Sherri Rosser Elaine Chapman Hal Kahn Hatsy Vallar Janet Bonner Lynne Conboy Catherine Rotolo Tim Chillers Lou Lamb Diana Villalobos Ruth Carroll Sandra Cook Marjory Ruderman Jim Collins Janet Legro Elodie Briar Wolfe Anne Marie Farrar Kathleen Dowd Gerald Shea Michael Cordell Kim Lueders Erik Zornes Chuck Gross Jon Emm Ruth Shea Charlotte Crystal Whitney Lyman Jeff Langston Maureen Falkenbach Becky Soper Diane Dale Roya Makki Monica Markelz Kellie Gildersleeve Jean Wardell William Dister Emily Goo Maximus Ginger McKee Grace Giras Addison Dufour Dan Meador Alicia Milligan Ellie Grinspun Up to 2 Years Paula Dunsmore Lee Metzger Becky Minor Greg Hayden Christina Albertson Sarah Ericksen Donna McCauley JoAnn Murphy Rita Heeter Amy Anderson Emily Falk Erin Monroney Martha Redinger Clinton Johnson Jean Balich Katie Faulconer Renee O’Leary Mark Sackson Rebecca Keese Leah Beard Kathy Floyd Crystal Oliver Janet Stack Steve Kennedy Robert Beard Wade Foster Susan Parmar Paul Stephens Bea Kirtley Kendall Bills Ann Fox Joseph Payne

Making our community stronger ... one child at a time

• 99% of our children remained free from founded re-abuse while served by CASA Volunteers. • No children re-entered the dependency court system within one year of case closure. • At year end,140 children still had active cases. Of those youngsters, 51% were living in their own home, an adoptive home, or in a relative placement. • Of the 81 cases closed: • All children who needed medical treatment received it, and showed improvement. • All children who needed psychiatric treatment and received it, showed improvement. Two older children declined. • All school-age children who were not performing at grade level received appropriate remedial services.

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