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Vigo County tables CASA staff advocate request as grant funding runs through Sept. 2026
5806839 · September 12, 2025
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Summary
CASA director reported rising caseloads and requested funding for a staff advocate position; council tabled the request after legal discussion about grant supplanting rules and budget timing.
CASA's director told the council that the program’s caseload had grown from 918 to 939 children and that losing a staff member next year would be critical to the program. The director said the position is currently supported by grant funds that run through Sept. 30, 2026 and asked the council to consider county support.
Council members expressed sympathy but raised…
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