The Lucas County CASA Podcast

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The Lucas County CASA Podcast highlights how the power of one person can transform the lives of abused and neglected children in our community. This podcast is a co-production of WGTE Public Media and The Lucas County CASA Program, with generous support from the Ohio Attorney General's Office grant award 2025-VOCA-135906400.

Episodes

  1. MAY 26

    Outcomes for CASA Children

    In our final podcast (for now) episode, Host Andrea de la Roca welcomes Tionna Jackson from the Department of Family Services to talk about outcomes for CASA kids, and we hear from two remarkable women: Lori Hook and Kaitlynn Burroughs — who talk about their experiences in fostering and adoption.

  2. MAY 19

    Decades of Dedication, Part Two

    Part two of our discussion with CASA veterans as they share highlights from their journey over the years. Joining host Andrea de la Roca are Dr. Vincent Riccardi; Kathleen Harris; Kristi Rose, and Maria Gonzalez.

  3. MAY 12

    Decades of Dedication, Part One

    We hear stories from CASA veterans as they share highlights from their journey over the years. Joining host Andrea de la Roca are Dr. Vincent Riccardi; Kathleen Harris; Kristi Rose, and Maria Gonzalez.

  4. MAY 5

    My Journey

    In this episode, we hear from two volunteers who are CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates): Beatriz Garcia and Marija Spasovska, who tell us stories and share what got them into the CASA program (and what keeps them going).

  5. APR 28

    CASA 102 - A Deeper Dive

    In this episode, CASA Director Chris Caryer and host Andrea de la Roca face off with a series of questions, which trace the process of becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate.

  6. APR 21

    CASA 101

    Welcome to the Lucas County CASA podcast! In this inaugural episode, we learn about the basics of Court-Appointed Special Advocates (or simply, CASA) We break it down for you, with special guests Haley Nelson (Ohio CASA); Juvenile Court and Administrative Judge Linda Knepp, and local CASA director Chris Caryer. Hosted by CASA's community Engagement coordinator Andrea de la Roca This podcast is supported in part by an Ohio Attorney General's Office grant award 2025-VOCA-135906400

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The Lucas County CASA Podcast highlights how the power of one person can transform the lives of abused and neglected children in our community. This podcast is a co-production of WGTE Public Media and The Lucas County CASA Program, with generous support from the Ohio Attorney General's Office grant award 2025-VOCA-135906400.

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