Harrison County CASA Program, Inc.

Project Name:

Harrison County CASA – Advocacy and Youth Prevention

Award Received:

$125,000.00

Visit their website:

https://www.hcwvcasa.org

Award Summary:

Funds are being used to expand services for youth in foster care in Harrison County by launching a trauma-informed opioid prevention program that complements existing CASA supports. This investment strengthens prevention education, mentorship, peer support, and community engagement activities tailored for foster youth ages 8 to 14. By addressing elevated risk factors related to trauma and instability, the program builds protective factors that support mental wellness, life skills, and long-term stability. Delivered in partnership with child welfare, schools, and behavioral health providers, the initiative emphasizes sustainability and measurable outcomes, including increased knowledge of opioid risks, stronger coping strategies, and healthier social connections for vulnerable youth.