CASA of Northeast Oklahoma

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

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Oklahoma CASA has been named a finalist for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy's Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award for Child Advocacy!

This recognition reflects the work of our CASA volunteers and staff who advocate every day for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

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06/17/2026

Rogers County Wins CASA KIDZ’s “Battle of the Counties”

Claremore, Okla. — In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month this past April, CASA of Northeast Oklahoma (Court Appointed Special Advocates) successfully concluded its annual CASA KIDZ’s “Battle of the Counties,” recently announcing this year’s winner.

Rogers County once again claimed the top honor in the 2026 competition, marking its third consecutive year as the trophy holder.

CASA of Northeast Oklahoma Executive Director Emily Bowling presented the traveling trophy to the Rogers County Commissioners during their regular board meeting.

The CASA KIDZ campaign—formerly known as the Paper Doll Project—is a unique awareness and fundraising initiative that brings together businesses, organizations, churches, and individuals across six counties: Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Ottawa, Rogers, and Washington.

Participants sponsored nearly 200 wooden dolls, creatively dressing and displaying them throughout their communities to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in foster care.

In addition to increasing visibility, the project helps generate critical funding so CASA can recruit and train volunteer advocates who serve the growing number of children in need of support.

Counties competed not only in fundraising efforts but also in collecting clothing donations. All donated items remain within each county to directly benefit local children in foster care.

CASA of Northeast Oklahoma remains dedicated to ensuring every child in foster care has a committed advocate to represent their best interests.

The Rogers County Board of County Commissioners will display the traveling trophy in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room until next year’s competition.

For more information about CASA of Northeast Oklahoma or to learn how to get involved, visit www.casaneok.org, email [email protected], or call (918) 923-7276.

About CASA of Northeast Oklahoma

CASA of Northeast Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization that recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for children in the foster care system. It is the sole provider of Court Appointed Special Advocate services in Oklahoma’s 11th, 12th, and 13th Judicial Districts.

Now celebrating 30 years of service, CASA’s mission is to advance the welfare of children in northeast Oklahoma through best interest child advocacy and family strengthening efforts that are individualized and culturally sensitive.

Photo Caption:
Pictured from left to right: Rogers County BOCC District 2 Commissioner Steve Hendrix; District 1 Commissioner Dan DeLozier; CASA of Northeast Oklahoma Executive Director Emily Bowling; and District 3 Chief Deputy Jon Brown.

06/13/2026

It’s been a great day of training today. We have amazing volunteers who want to learn and grow to be the best advocates they can be.

Thank you Bonni Goodwin for educating us on Grief and Loss in Children in Foster Care.

Thank you Lisa Bridges for educating us on OHS case flow, worker roles and acronyms.

Thank you Vinita Pizza Hut for giving us a great deal to feed everyone today.

Thank you First United Methodist Church of Vinita for room to host this event.

Thank you to The Gelvin Foundation for the grant opportunity to make today happen!

06/09/2026

🎉 Help recognize the work of the amazing CASA volunteers and staff across Oklahoma! 🎉

Vote for Oklahoma CASA for the Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award for Child Advocacy.

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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉Oklahoma CASA has been named a finalist for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy's Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award for Child Advocacy!

This recognition reflects the work of CASA volunteers, staff, and local programs across Oklahoma who advocate every day for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

Now we need your help! Voting is open, and every vote helps raise awareness of CASA's mission and the impact advocates make in the lives of children throughout our state.

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06/08/2026

Had the honor of attending the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, State Banquet where CASA of Northeast Oklahoma received a check for $16,391.26. This amount is the proceeds from all of the fundraising events held during 2025 by the members of the Oklahoma State Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary. CASA of Northeast Oklahoma was selected by Debbie McSperritt as her cause for her year as Auxiliary President.

"I can't express enough what an honor it was for Mark Ogle and I to be able to attend the Oklahoma Fraternal Order of the Eagles Banquet and having the opportunity to meet so many great people. A special thank you to Debbie McSperritt, Frank Rowe and his wife, and also Otis Davenport, who was camera shy when it came time to take a photo with Pistol Pete. He is an OU fan.

In Photo 1 (left to right): Emily Bowling, Executive Director, CASA of Northeast Oklahoma receiving a donation check from Debbie McSperritt, 2025 Oklahoma State Auxiliary President (Bartlesville Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Aerie 610); and Frank Rowe, 2025 Oklahoma State President (Spiro Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3860)

In Photo 2: While in Stillwater and being an OSU Grad Emily couldn't resist getting a photo with Pistol Pete!

05/29/2026

Congratulations Stasia Hayes on being selected CASA of Northeast Oklahoma Spotlight Volunteer of the Month for June! Thank you for everything you do in making children's lives better!