WV CASA Association, Inc.

02/23/2026

“These Will Be The People In Our Neighborhood” by Ian Bode

A visual representation that embodies welcoming and security, combined with direction and purpose, in a fun and warming style, using bright colors to signify a bright future for all.

Bid Now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wv-casa-galas-silent-auction--2026 (🔗 in story)

Auction closes Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11:55pm and winner announced Monday, Mar. 1.

02/23/2026

“These Will Be The People In Our Neighborhood” by Ian Bode

a visual representation that embodies welcoming and security, combined with direction and purpose, in a fun and warming style, using bright colors to signify a bright future for all.

Bid Now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wv-casa-galas-silent-auction--2026

Auction closes Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11:55pm and winner announced Monday, Mar. 1.

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

Here's your chance to get a custom painting by WV Artist, Ian Bode, AND support children and families in West Virginia.

Ian Bode designed this piece for WV CASA but it goes beyond our mission and captures the spirit of "community" in West Virginia. It represents advocacy, compassion, and community. 💚

Every bid directly supports WV CASA’s mission to ensure children’s voices are heard and their best interests are championed. Bid NOW to win this large 5' x 4' beauty!

Bidding closes Sunday, Feb. 28 at 11:55PM.
Bid here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wv-casa-galas-silent-auction--2026

02/07/2026

For those coming to the Gala tonight: once you come through the gate at Stonewall you take the first right and you’ll see a building and tennis courts (on your right) drive past them and the Roanoke Center is the second building on the right!

Drive safely and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone tonight 🎉

02/06/2026

WV CASA Awards Gala Update ❄️

The Awards Gala is still scheduled for tomorrow evening at Stonewall Resort, with doors opening at 5:00 PM. Our event will be in the Roanoke Center, if you’re driving in it’s before you get to the Lodge.

Please know that your safety is our top priority. If you are unable to attend due to weather or travel concerns, we completely understand and encourage you to make the best decision for yourself!

If you cannot attend, please let us know by messaging us or emailing our team.

At Stonewall currently it’s snowing lightly and expected to stop around 4pm and be done for the weekend**

Thank you for your continued support of WV CASA and the children we serve.

**weather update given by the weather app so please don’t hold us to it 😊

01/30/2026

We are getting excited for our Awards Gala next week, Sat. Feb 7! More info coming soon to your email.

👗 Attire is cocktail or semi-formal, have you picked out your outfit yet?

WV CASA's annual awards gala recognizing advocates and champions for West Virginia's children and families. February 7, 5PM at Roanoke Event Center at Stonewall Resort

01/23/2026

Thank you to our generous WV CASA Awards Gala sponsors!

Your generosity strengthens CASA programs across West Virginia and helps ensure children navigating the court system have a powerful voice and a dedicated advocate. We are grateful for your partnership and your commitment to loving and protecting our children.

We are so excited to celebrate with everyone on February 7 at Stonewall.

Tickets can be purchased at www.wvcasa.org/gala.html.

01/14/2026

What a great day at the Capitol! Opening Day of the West Virginia legislative session and a day surrounded by partners and organizations who care deeply about children and families across our state.

WVCASA, alongside Fairmont State University and the WV Schools of Diversion & Transition, was proud to co-host Foster Care & Child Welfare Day at the Capitol and be present as a Senate Resolution was adopted recognizing the importance of this work.

Grateful for meaningful conversations, strong partnerships, and the opportunity to start the session focused on collaboration and support for West Virginia’s children and families. 🙌

01/13/2026

Honoring Excellence in Child Advocacy Across West Virginia ✨

Each year, the West Virginia CASA Association recognizes individuals and organizations whose dedication has made a meaningful difference for children and families involved in the child welfare system.

We are proud to announce the 2025 WV Annual Awardees, who will be formally honored at our Awards Gala on February 7 at Stonewall Resort.

🏆 2025 WV CASA Awardees:

Judge of the Year: The Honorable Andrew Dimlich
Nominated by CASA of New River (Raleigh County)

Attorney of the Year: Daja Elliott, ChildLaw Services, Inc.
Nominated by CASA-EP (Eastern Panhandle)

CPS Worker of the Year: Jacki Volkman
Nominated by CASA for Children (Ohio County)

CASA Advocate of the Year: Audra Hamrick
Nominated by Harrison County CASA Program

Partner of the Year: Milan Puskar Foundation

These honorees represent the very best of child advocacy in West Virginia, demonstrating leadership, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring every child has a voice.

Join us in congratulating this year’s awardees and thanking the local CASA programs who nominated them and support this work every day. ❤️

Come celebrate with us at our Awards Gala on Feb.7, tickets and sponsorships available: https://www.wvcasa.org/gala.html

01/10/2026

Congrats to this year's CPS Worker of the Year: Jacki Volkman. Nominated by CASA For Children, Inc. who said, "Jacki is fierce and unwavering in her devotion to advocating for her children and families. Her resilience and relentless drive make her a powerful voice."

What a gift to have Jacki and other advocates in the corner of children and families in West Virginia. Thank you!

Tickets and Sponsorships are still available for our Annual Awards Gala, Feb. 7, 2026 at Stonewall Resort

🎟️ https://www.wvcasa.org/gala.html

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is proud to celebrate Jacki Volkman, who has been named West Virginia CASA CPS Worker of the Year. Jacki will be honored at the WV CASA Annual Gala on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Jacki began her career with the former West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources—now DoHS—in January 2013 as a contracted Youth Services worker in Marshall County. She officially joined the department as a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker in August 2014, serving families across Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler counties in Youth Services, CPS Intake, and Ongoing CPS roles.

In 2019, Jacki transferred to the Weirton office, working in Hancock, Brooke, and Ohio counties before moving to the Ohio County office as an Ongoing Court CPS Worker. In July 2022, she stepped into her current role as Ongoing CPS Supervisor in Ohio County, where she continues to lead with compassion, dedication, and integrity.

Although Jacki never planned to work in CPS, she describes the role as her “labor of love.” While the work is challenging, she finds purpose in helping families overcome obstacles and supporting children through some of life’s hardest moments.

“The good outcomes and successes—no matter how big or how small—are what keep me coming back,” Jacki shared. “If I can make a difference for even one child or one family, that is what inspires me.”

DoHS congratulates Jacki on this well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her unwavering commitment to West Virginia’s children and families.

🔗 Learn more about the WV CASA Gala: https://www.wvcasa.org/gala.html