Our Children’s Council

The Dallas CASA Children’s Council, founded in 2006, is the principal volunteer support group for Dallas CASA. The Children’s Council raises funds through special events and promotes community awareness about the needs of the children Dallas CASA serves and the transformational effect a loving, dedicated CASA volunteer advocate has on these children’s lives.

Children’s Council members have the opportunity to support and volunteer for Dallas CASA fundraising events. Members also participate in other activities that recognize the work of Dallas CASA volunteers, such as the annual Volunteer Appreciation party and the Volunteer Holiday Party.

As a member of the Children’s Council, you will enjoy a variety of social, volunteer and education opportunities. Membership benefits include:

  • Invitations to Dallas CASA events and programs, including the annual Cherish the Children luncheon, Champion of Children Award Dinner and the Volunteer Holiday Party.
  • Volunteer opportunities for special events, including the Prom Dress Shopping Event, Cherish the Children luncheon, Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center, National Adoption Day and the Holiday Gift Giving Drive.
  • Educational programs on issues related to child abuse, the foster care system and other relevant topics, along with updates on Dallas CASA and the children we serve.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a Panel Discussion and General Membership Meeting at Dallas CASA:
Wednesday, September 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. RSVP here

Membership is open to anyone interested in the work of Dallas CASA. View our Children’s Council photo gallery.

Levels of membership:

  • $1,000 – Lifetime membership
  • $  200 – Sustaining Lifetime membership (optional, paid annually, for current Lifetime members)
  • $  100 – Patron membership – (Annually)
  • $   50 – Active membership – (Annually)
  • $   30 – Active membership for Dallas CASA volunteer advocates  (discounted fee for first year of membership only)

To learn more, contact Sharon Balaban at 469-547-9455 or email.

DALLAS CASA CHILDREN’S COUNCIL BOARD

PRESIDENT
Mary Lynn Bangs

PRESIDENT-ELECT/ SECRETARY
Lisa Truppa

CHERISH THE CHILDREN LUNCHEON CO-CHAIRS
Barbara Cervin
Margaret Cervin

COMERICA PROM DRESS DRIVE CO-CHAIRS
Anne Killebrew
Megan Martinez
Nancy Wollenman

EDUCATION CO-CHAIRS
Audrey Moorehead
Emily Massey
Gina Porter

HOLIDAY GIFT CARD PARTY CO-CHAIRS
Lindsay Stengle
Linda Swartz

HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE CO-CHAIRS
Tom O’Connell
Kathleen Thorson

INITIATIVE FOR TEENS IN CARE CO-CHAIRS
James Fox
Diadra Hadley
Courtney Hopping
Nicki Stafford

KAPPA ALPHA THETA DALLAS ALUMNAE REPRESENTATIVE
Kara Van Duzee

MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIRS
Beth Cholerton
Megan Martinez
Nicki Stafford

NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY CO-CHAIRS
Jamie Healy
SanJuana Ramirez

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION CO-CHAIRS
Dawn Katterson
Joel Rothermel

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Eman Alvani
Paulette Austin
Jennifer Brooks
Karen Cain
Katie Caraway
Leigh Danley
Lori Griffin
Deri Hartman
Nazish Islahi

Hannah May
Will Nelson
Sarah Ozanne
Laura Pickens
LaTonsha Pridgen
Jenny Reynolds
Lauren Roe
Adam Rose
Jessilyn Thiboult Wilson