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CASA volunteers face ups and downs of job
Two Lawrence women Debbie Pepple and Janet Kimbrell volunteer as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in Douglas County. They assist in family and juvenile court cases, meeting with families, foster parents, teachers, social workers, and court officials to craft objective recommendations for the child’s best placement and well being. Currently eight volunteers serve ten children. the program seeks more volunteers with six training sessions offered in June and requires background checks. Call Elaine Riordan at 841-7700, Ext. 172 to learn more.
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Lawrence
Debbie Pepple
Janet Kimbrell
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Jean Shepherd
Douglas County
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CASA
Pepple
Elaine Riordan
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
State Social and Rehabilitation Services
Riordan