CASA Youth Advocates, Delaware and Chester Counties

09/10/2026

CASA Youth Advocates Executive Director, Leigh Anne McKelvey, recently joined Start Local, a Chester County focused podcast connecting local business and nonprofit leaders, for an in-depth conversation about CASA’s work and the children and youth we serve.

Hear more about what CASA volunteers do, why a consistent adult advocate matters, and how our community can help support children involved in foster care and Dependency Court.

🎧 Give it a listen—and if you know someone who’s ever asked, “What exactly does CASA do?”, please share it with them!

https://startlocal.co/advocating-for-abused-and-neglected-children-with-leigh-anne-mckelvey/

09/08/2026

Congratulations to Brandon Graham on an incredible career and well-deserved retirement! 🦅💚

We are your #1 fans and so grateful to you and Carlyne Graham for all of the ways you continue to support CASA and the children and youth we serve.

BG: if you find yourself looking for a little volunteer work in retirement… we may know a thing or two about a pretty great place to do just that! 💙

09/04/2026

Gala Season is here! Any tickets bought between now and September 30th will automatically be entered to win this custom Philadelphia Phillies framed artwork from ! You can buy tickets from the link in our bio or at delcocasa.org/2026gala. We can't wait to see you there!💙🥳

09/04/2026

They’re arriving, and the countdown is on! Check your mailbox and buy your tickets today- November 20th will be here before you know it 🎉

Don’t forget all tickets purchased by September 30th will be automatically entered to win custom Philadelphia Phillies framed artwork from spector_art. 💙

Visit delcocasa.org/2026gala to register today!

09/03/2026

We’re proud to share a new op-ed from CASA Youth Advocates Executive Director Leigh Anne McKelvey. In “For Kids in Foster Care, Back to School Can Mean Starting Over Again,” Leigh Anne highlights the educational disruption children in foster care can experience when placement changes also mean changing schools—and the difference a consistent adult advocate can make.

We invite you to read and share the piece—and help us raise awareness about why educational stability matters for children in foster care.

🔗 Read the full op-ed:

https://www.mychesco.com/a/opinion/columnists/for-kids-in-foster-care-back-to-school-can-mean-starting-over-again/

09/02/2026

Gala season 2026 is officially underway! 🎉

Last week, we hosted our first ever Gala Kickoff event at our Media office. This was an exciting evening filled with great energy, special guests, and a first look at what’s ahead for November 20th.

We welcomed Board members, advocates, sponsors, community partners, and friends; shared sneak peeks at some incredible auction items and experiences; and celebrated the community that makes CASA’s work for children possible.

A special thank you to Carlyne Graham for being our featured guest, who shared more about why serving as a CASA Board member is meaningful to her, and what support for the Gala means to our organization.

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We’re carrying the excitement from this event all the way to November 20th — and we want you to be part of it!

Gala invitations are arriving in mailboxes this week, but you don’t have to wait to buy tickets! Visit delcocasa.org/2026gala to register today.

And there’s an extra reason to RSVP early! When you purchase tickets by September 30th you are automatically entered to win an original Philadelphia Phillies piece of art by renowned sports artist Jordan Spector ✪.

Stay tuned for much more to come. We can’t wait to share it with you—and to celebrate together on November 20th!

There for children. ALWAYS.

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Special thanks to Justin Brown for serving as our emcee for the evening. To Salim Whimsicle and Chris Trinh Jr for photos. To Cork and Fork for event eats and auction item donations. And tremendous thanks to Birl Girl Designs for our beautiful painted window backdrop for the evening- done to match this year’s Gala invitation. 💙

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

These look AMAZING!!

08/24/2026

Many foster youth begin the school year in a new home or new school, facing uncertainty and often without the supplies they need to feel prepared and supported.

CASA identified this need, and members of our community stepped up in a big way. 💙

A heartfelt thank you to Takeda, Building Impact, and Delaware County’s Domestic Relations Department for providing brand-new backpacks and a plethora of school supplies—including essential hygiene products—for CASA youth.

Because of your generosity, CASA youth can start the school year with the things they need to learn, grow, and succeed. 📚✨

Want to help? Consider hosting a supply drive to benefit CASA youth in our community! Reach out to Program Director Susanne Whiting at [email protected] to learn more.