4/1/2026 Lebanon County Commissioner Workshop

The Lebanon County Commissioners held a workshop on April 1, 2026, featuring representatives from CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. The discussion focused on the CASA program's role in advocating for children in the court system, particularly those who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers are trained and screened to serve as a consistent, trusted adult voice for children, with 19 active advocates currently serving 26 children in Lebanon County. The program highlighted the need for more volunteers and board members to meet the demand, as there are approximately 120 children in care in Lebanon County but only a fraction have CASA advocates. Funding primarily comes from private donors, and the organization emphasized community engagement events to raise awareness and support. No specific procurement or contracting actions were discussed during the meeting.