together we will
The mission of CASA of Jefferson County is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect in Jefferson County have a safe, permanent home and the opportunity to thrive.
CASA of Jefferson County
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson County will provide abused, neglected or abandoned children with a highly trained volunteer to advocate for the child’s best interest before family courts in Jefferson County. Our volunteers will be recruited, screened and trained by paid staff. Our staff and volunteers will then work in conjunction with the judges, lawyers, and social workers to help ensure children receive appropriate care and support while navigating the court, child welfare, and foster care systems.
Volunteer training and
continuing education
continuing education
Public awareness
efforts
efforts
Legislative and
governmental advocacy
governmental advocacy
CASA of Jefferson County is 1/20 counties in the state of Alabama that serve abused and neglected children in their communities.
You can help Change A Child’s Story with CASA of Jefferson County.
History
Leadership
Board of Directors
President
Caroline Drummond
Community Volunteer
Vice President
Suzanne Ashe
Community Volunteer
Treasurer
Sherri Thrasher
Protective Life Insurance
Secretary
Alex LaGanke
Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice
Finance Committee
Michelle Utomi-Jenkins
PNC Bank
Finance Committee
Ryan Grauel
Warren Averett
Board Member
Drake McGowin
Executive Director
Lindsay Landrum, MNM
Lindsay brings experiences from working in the non-profit sector for over 11 years. She previously worked with homeless youth, adults and families who also experienced mental health issues and substance dependency. Lindsay recently moved to the Birmingham area with her husband and 2 kids from Sioux City, IA where she was the Director of The Warming Shelter for almost 3 years. While in Iowa, Lindsay and her husband, Sean, became foster parents and adopted their 2 kids.
Lindsay grew up in Albuquerque, NM where most of her family still resides. She received her Bachelor’s in Criminology with a minor in Psychology from the University of New Mexico in 2013. Shortly after, she moved to Denver, CO to pursue her work in nonprofits and continue her education. She received her Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Regis University in 2017. She has a real passion for CASA and the children that we serve and is committed to advocating and making a difference in their lives.
In her downtime, Lindsay likes to spend time with her family, reading a good book, or continuing to grow her knowledge in trauma and mental health. Lindsay and her husband, Sean, are avid football fans of the Cleveland Browns and THE Ohio State Buckeyes…OH-IO!
To contact her, please email llandrum@casaofjeffco.org.
Program Director
Tawanda Williams-Powell
Tawanda brings experiences with 10 years in the Non-Profit sector. She believes in the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all and strives to provide non-judgmental support and resources to those she works with. Tawanda bring her experiences from her time with The Wellhouse and has a passion for serving survivors of domestic violence and believes in the power of recovery all while working to provide support and resources to individuals and families affected by abuse. Tawanda believes that everyone has the potential to lead a healthy and fulfilling life, and work to empower individuals to overcome challenges and reach their goals.
To contact her, please email twilliams@casaofjeffeco.org
Contact Us
CASA of Jefferson County 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. Volunteer or donate today. casaofjeffersoncounty.org
Sometimes, building for the future means deconstructing the past. Proactively addressing inequity and injustice allows us to support the safe, stable, and nurturing environments that let kids flourish. Learn more at: preventchildabuse.org/latest-activity/calling-out-and-correcting-inequity-and-injustice/
Right here in Alabama, we’re #BuildingTogether through #CAPMonth and beyond, because childhood lasts a lifetime. Get involved today at casaofjeffersoncounty.org