CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties was awarded a $10,000 Impact Grant from the United Way of Lebanon County for the second year in a row.

Court-appointed special advocates are trained volunteers appointed to advocate for children who have been placed in the foster care system because of abuse or neglect. With the support of this year's United Way of Lebanon County Impact Grant, CASA hopes to recruit, train, and swear in 20 new advocates and serve an additional 20 children. Three volunteers are currently in pre-service training.

Last year's grant from United Way of Lebanon allowed CASA to hire a dedicated Lebanon County program specialist.

Anyone who would like to learn more about CASA and what volunteer advocates do may attend a Becoming a CASA In-Person Information Session on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster CASA office, 120 N. Shippen St., Lancaster, or a Becoming a CASA Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit http://www.casalancleb.org/volunteer or call 717-286-1430.