Tioga County Keystone Advocacy Initiative - A Project of PA CASA

06/13/2026

A great morning at the 2026 Family Day Children’s Health Fair!

06/12/2026

Looking forward to a wonderful day full of family activities!

Follow this link to view an interactive map to learn more about all of our participants.

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06/12/2026

Thank you Representative Owlett for your support!

On June 10, CASA of Tioga County celebrated a swearing-in ceremony at the Tioga County Courthouse, where the program’s newest volunteers were officially appointed by the Honorable Judge George Wheeler.

These dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) have completed specialized training and are now serving as advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Congratulations to this first group of volunteers, and thank you to the CASA Advisory Board, community partners, and Program Director Sherri Turner-Shults for helping relaunch this important program in Tioga County. Your commitment will make a lasting difference for local children and families.

Pictured from left to right: Honorable Judge George Wheeler, Kylee England, Katie Summers and Daren Getty. Not pictured, Betty J. Dent.

06/12/2026

Join the CASA of Tioga County team at the 2026 Family Day Children’s Health Fair! We’ll be on the green in Wellsboro this Saturday from 10 am–1 pm, alongside many other amazing community service agencies. Come stop by, say hello, and learn more about the work we do—we’d love to see you there!

06/11/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS! Meet our newest heroes! 🌟

CASA of Tioga County is absolutely thrilled to introduce our Spring 2026 Court Appointed Special Advocate class! A huge congratulations to Kylee England, Daren Getty, and Katie Summers, who were officially sworn-in by Judge George Wheeler on June 10th at the Tioga County Courthouse! ⚖️✨

It was an incredible day shared with family, friends, and special guests from Children and Youth Services, Representative Owlett’s office, and Senator Yaw’s office. We wrapped up the celebration with a wonderful reception at the Patterson Trailhead Building to welcome our new advocates and advisory committee members, Kristin Peterson and John Leete! 🤝🏠

We also want to give a special shout-out to CASA Betty Dent! While she couldn’t be there, we honored her hard work over the past year! Betty’s dedication during our leadership transition kept our mission moving forward, and we are so grateful for her hard work. 💙

Thank you to ALL our volunteer advocates for your unwavering commitment to the children in our community. You are making a world of difference! 🌏✨
Ready to join the movement? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ We’re recruiting for our next training! Reach out to Sherri Turner-Shults at [email protected] to start your journey.

05/05/2026

CASA of Tioga County: Your Voice Can Change a Child's Story

Great things are happening for CASA of Tioga County! We are thrilled to share that we have new advocates being sworn in and moving through the training process, significantly increasing our capacity to serve youth in Tioga County.

However, the need remains critical. Every child who has experienced abuse or neglect deserves a powerful, stable force in their life—a consistent lifeline to ensure their best interests are heard in the courtroom.

Take the First Step:
We are currently preparing our next training class and looking for compassionate community members to join us. No formal experience is required, as CASA provides all specialized training and continuous mentorship.

How to Connect:
To learn more or register for an upcoming session, contact Sherri Turner-Shults, Program Director, at 570-464-6585 or email [email protected]. You can also visit our website at pacasa.org/tioga.

03/23/2026

03/16/2026

JOIN US FOR A CASA INFORMATION SESSION! 🌟

Imagine being the voice for a child during their most vulnerable moments. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is that beacon of hope for children in the foster care system who have experienced abuse or neglect.

CASA volunteers are ordinary people with an extraordinary mission:
Be a consistent, caring presence in a child's life.
Advocate for their best interests in court, appointed by a judge.
Focus on just one child or sibling group at a time to ensure their needs are heard and met.

You can help ensure safe and permanent outcomes for a child. Take the first step and learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer.

👉 Find out more at our next Information Sessions!

Virtual Lunch and Learn:
Wednesday, March 25th, from 12-1PM
In-Person Snack and Chat:
Wednesday, March 25th, and Monday March 30th from 5-6PM, at 33 Pearl Street, Wellsboro

Contact Sherri at 570-464-6585, [email protected], or visit www.pacasa.org/tioga to sign up!

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03/13/2026

Huge THANK YOU from CASA of Tioga County!

To everyone who donated, shared our posts, and followed our page during Raise the Region: Your generosity means the world to us and the children we serve! 💙

We are so excited to grow our program and continue working with the amazing Tioga County Community!

A special shout-out to the incredible First Community Foundation Partnership for organizing Raise the Region and for their dedication to supporting nonprofits! And thank you to all the wonderful sponsors who made it all possible! 🙌

03/12/2026

LAST CHANCE: Time is running out to give a voice to a child in Tioga County!

Today is the final day of the Raise the Region fundraiser, and this is your opportunity to make a profound impact on the life of a vulnerable child right here in our community.

With over 80 vulnerable youth in Tioga County currently waiting for a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), the need for your support has never been greater. Our CASA volunteers provide consistent, best interest child advocacy when a child needs it most.

Your donation increases the chances of a child in care to find a permanent, loving home!

Every dollar donated today directly funds the recruitment, essential training, and steadfast support our CASA volunteers need to serve these children.
The clock is ticking! Our fundraiser ends tonight at 11:59 PM. Don't let this final moment pass to be a hero for a child.

Click here to donate:

https://www.raisetheregion.org/organization/Tioga-County-KAI

Thank you for opening your heart and helping us ensure every child has the advocate they deserve!