CASA of the Appalachian Volunteer of the Year

Appalachian CASA is pleased to recognize Catherine Sugg as Court Appointed Special Advocate of the Year for 2016.

Catherine Sugg has been with CASA of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit going on three years where she has zealously served as advocate for eight cases, serving seventeen children!

As a retired career professional with a Master’s Degree in Applied Anthropology, Catherine impacts the lives of others with encouragement and enthusiasm. Professionalism, regard to detail, weighing out situations before reacting are just a few attributes Catherine possesses. Other attributes that come to mind are Catherine’s willingness to give of her time and to make a difference to the people she meets. She is kind, calm, compassionate, patient and has a heart for not just children, but all people that come into her life. Keeping all parties well informed is part of her normal routine in the diligent effort she gives on all of her cases.

Keeping timelines in mind, she makes sure that court orders are followed and if not, brings it back to the attention of the court. Many new CASAs sit next to Catherine in court as she is viewed as a mentor to others.

She serves as Fannin County Family Connections Chair and is recognized as a leader in her community; and is respected for her ability to develop, implement, and evaluate the needs and challenges facing Georgia’s children and families.

She is our number one recruiter for new volunteers…she knows how to ‘tell the CASA story’ with sincerity and urgency. As an adoptive mother of five, she has a personal interest in ‘all children having a safe, loving and permanent home’!

Congratulations Catherine for all you do!

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    You can join Catherine as CASA Volunteer. CASA of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit is looking for volunteers who would be willing to take on the task of representing abused and neglected children who have been emotionally, physically or sexually abused and do not have anyone that will look after their best interest as the court determines what is best for the child. In this Judicial Circuit, the number of new cases entering the system has continued to increase, thus creating a need for more CASA Volunteers. If you are interested in finding out more about our program and how to become a CASA volunteer, contact our Advocacy Coordinator, Melanie Davis at 706.515.2700 or via email mailto:advocacy@appalachiancasa.com.