We had the opportunity to talk with Jackie about the impact that CASA of Collin County has made, as well as what she and Rick does to assist in their efforts.

How long have you been a supporter of CASA of Collin County? What personal experiences led up to you wanting to be a part of what the CASA organization does?

I have made blankets for CASA for the last 5 or 6 years. I work at the UT Dallas Police Department, and David Spigelmyer, who plans our National Night Out, does things for CASA like toy drives and toothbrush drives.

We know that you had just gone to CASA of Collin County’s annual gala in Dallas, TX. How was that event? Have you been to any events prior to this in support of CASA?

The CASA event was spectacular! We had so much fun. This was the first event I have ever attended for CASA.

Tell us more about your sewing projects. What made you decide to start sewing? How many blankets do you think you have donated? Would you ever consider donating to other CASA sectors?

I sew fleece blankets for CASA to hand out to the children that are brought in. I have made over a hundred blankets for them. I started making blankets when I heard there was a need for it. I don’t know much about the other sectors of CASA. 

I understand that you (Jackie) have made many new friends while supporting CASA. How did they become involved, and do you find yourself socializing with them even outside of CASA-related activities?

My sewing group got together and made a whole bunch of blankets in one day, it was a great team effort and a lot faster than me doing it alone.

CASA of Collin County is committed to advocating for abused and neglected children. CASA of Collin County is appointed by District Court Judges as the child’s guardian ad litem or volunteer advocate and will be there to support these displaced children as they navigate through the child welfare system. Over the past 30 years, CASA of Collin County has been able to help over 12,000 children.

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Guardian ad litem, also known as GAL, volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate and support children in their best interests. Many of these children are children who are stuck in foster care, and many have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA works with judges and government agencies to provide a life-changing difference for those youth.

CASA currently operates in 49 out of 50 states within the United States of America. There is a network of 950 CASA/GAL organizations within the States and the District of Columbia. Through the National Organization, state organizations follow standards and protocols set by the National Organization to support those children and families who are in need. Founded in 1977, CASA has been standing up for children who needed someone to advocate for them. The idea was rooted from a Seattle juvenile court judge named David W. Soukup in 1976.

On May 18th, 2021, Congress designated the day as CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day in support of the impact that these volunteers have made within their surrounding communities. Across the country, there are over 90,000 volunteers, allowing them to facilitate and advocate for almost 300,000 children and youth through different CASA programs.

ConectUS Wireless is proud that Rick and Jackie Stapp have been supporting CASA of Collin County for many years. Along with her busy schedule, Jackie Stapp knits blankets to donate to CASA of Collin County. Jackie believes that every child deserves a warm blanket to sleep with every night. In 2021, CASA of Collin County served 401 children with 322 advocate volunteers. These volunteers worked tirelessly across 15,612 service hours to help ensure that each child gets the opportunity to thrive in a safe environment.

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