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Kara Wente, Director of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY), was named Ohio CASA’s 2024 Child Advocate of the Year at the 29th Annual Celebrate Kids! Conference in Columbus. The event, attended by over 700 child welfare advocates, recognized Wente for her commitment to promoting positive outcomes for Ohio’s children and supporting local CASA programs.
During the ceremony, her parents accepted the award, with her father sharing his experience as a CASA volunteer. Wente has over 20 years of experience in child welfare and is the inaugural director of the DCY. Ohio CASA annually honors individuals for their contributions to child welfare advocacy, highlighting the importance of community involvement in supporting children facing abuse and neglect.
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