Local back-to-school supply drive for youth in welfare system
CASA of Lincoln County will host a back-to-school supply drive next week for children and youth served by the program in Lincoln County.
CASA of Lincoln County is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive.
This back-to-school supply drive hopes to ensure the children CASA of Lincoln County serves will have all the supplies needed to learn and succeed in their classrooms this school year.
Items may be dropped off at the Lincoln County Campus, 225 Commerce Way, Libby from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 7 p.m. Friday.
Items needed include pencil pouch, No. 2 pencils, pencil sharpener, highlighters, washable markers, erasers, personal organizer/planner, three-ring binder, three-hole-punch, wide-ruled, one-subject notebooks, glue, scissors, blunt tip scissors, standard calculator, blue or black pens, book covers, index cards, ruler, subject dividers, backpack, lunch box or bag, colored pencils, crayons and personal tissues.
Online wish lists can be seen at www.lincolncasa.org.
Children who are involved in the child welfare system and judicial proceedings related to abuse or neglect are involved with multiple systems—the court system, the child welfare system, the health care system and the school system.
As a result, returning to school can be difficult and unpredictable. Providing schools supplies can help children and youth in the child welfare system feel better prepared during a time of uncertainty.
“CASA volunteers are in frequent contact with teachers and school administrators to form a partnership to better understand the child’s unique strengths, interests, and challenges. These interactions, combined with the volunteer’s relationship with the child, empower volunteers to advocate in court for what the child needs to thrive academically,” said Keeli Anderson, Executive Director “Our goal is not only to advocate for the child in court but also in the classroom.”