Judge Patricia D. Gardner received the Michigan CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Jurist of the Year award, recognizing her for exemplifying the best attributes of a Family Court Judge.
The press release quoted one CASA staff member as stating, “Judge Gardner has a wonderful ability to communicate clearly and sincerely to parents and is tireless in her pursuit of justice and excellence on behalf of familes, and the children who have been the victims of abuse and neglect.”
Locally, CASA of Kent County, Inc. has grown to include 90 volunteers and a staff of six, and has served the children of this county since 1992.