Opioid Epidemic Increases CASA Workload

October 2, 2017 News & Public Affairs, WFHB Local News, WFHB Local News Features 525 Views

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) represent the interests of children remanded to state custody. Due to the opioid epidemic, CASAs have seen a growing increase in the number of children needing representation.

In this WFHB Community Report, WFHB Correspondent Cole Stinson speaks with CASA volunteer Les Wadzinski and Monroe County CASA Director Kristin Bishay.

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