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Sumner CASA: 'Safe Baby' court speeds reunification for infants exposed to drugs
Summary
Sumner County CASA told the nonprofit allocation panel that its Safe Baby Court specialty—focused on infants exposed to substances—has shortened time to permanency in multiple recent cases and needs stable funding to expand intensive advocacy and early‑intervention supports.
Sumner County CASA asked the Nonprofit Allocation Panel on Nov. 17 for funding to sustain and expand its Court Appointed Special Advocate program—highlighting a specialized Safe Baby Court that handles infants and very young children exposed to substances.
Sonia Manfred, CASA director, and Amy Cook, Safe Baby Court coordinator, told panel members the specialty docket meets monthly and adds intensive, team‑based oversight…
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