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OH HR426

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Fred Strahorn

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Recognizes April 20, 2018, as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Day in Ohio
  • Notes that more than 14,000 new cases of child abuse and neglect are filed in Ohio courts each year, with tens of thousands of children threatened by abuse and neglect
  • States that more than 2,000 trained volunteers in Ohio serve as CASA/GAL advocates, with research showing these children spend less time in court and foster care and are more likely to find permanent homes
  • Acknowledges the Montgomery County Juvenile Court CASA Program as host and Ohio CASA's record of service in advocating for abused and neglected children
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to Ohio Court Appointed Special Advocates and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

Recognizing CASA Day in Ohio, April 20, 2018.

Last Action

Adopted

4/19/2018

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