Ellensburg, Washington (May 19, 2022) – It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of a fellow child advocate, colleague, and friend, Judy… Read More »child advocate, JUDY BACKLUND will be missed.

A new study shows just how much working mothers are struggling. Take the quiz at the end of this article to find out your burnout level. Many parents have grappled… Read More »Why parental burnout is a ‘public health issue’ — and moms are most at risk

#DDAM2022 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is observed annually in March to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of life, as well as awareness… Read More »developmental disabilities awareness month 2022

Written by: Sandi Schwartz How often do you hug your children? We all live busy, stressful lives and have endless concerns as parents, but it is clear that one of the… Read More »How a Parent’s Affection Shapes a Child’s Happiness for Life

September 03, 2021 CASA Visitation Policies August 2021 Effective Immediately No one is required to DO in-person visits with their CASA child(ren). The safety of our volunteers is a priority… Read More »Visitation Policy Update

August 17, 2021 Throughout our history, CASA and GAL programs across the country have trained committed and dedicated volunteers to serve as court-appointed advocates for children and youth. Today, National… Read More »national nonprofit day

July 30, 2021 Source: https://nationalcasagal.org/supporting-children-and-youth-in-the-new-school-year/ SEATTLE, Washington – As children and youth prepare to return to school this fall, many are hopeful about returning to a sense of normalcy. The… Read More »Supporting children and youth in the new school year

August 03, 2021 Court Advocates for Children Promotes Police-Community Partnerships   Ellensburg, Washington (August 4, 2021) – National Night Out took place on August 03, 2021. The objective of this nationwide annual community-building campaign is to promote police-community partnerships and… Read More »National night out

Strengthening parent-child visitation during child welfare proceedings HB 1194 Impacts on Family Time Visitation July 29, 2021 – https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/news/hb-1194-impacts-family-time-visitation HB 1194 Impacts on Family Time Visitation Family Time visitation is… Read More »new law: HB 1194

Ellensburg, Washington (July 14, 2021) – Court Advocates for Children would like to announce the swearing-in of two new advocate volunteers.  On July 8, 2021, the Honorable Judge Hooper swore in… Read More »Kittitas Superior Court Judge hooper swears in new child advocates