January 2021 is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, as decreed by presidential proclamation. January is also known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It is a key time for us all as individuals to educate ourselves about human trafficking…
HealthNews · Jan 18, 2021 · Contributor: Elise Herman, MD, KVH Pediatrics As the COVID pandemic drags on, it can feel increasingly difficult to stay positive, and parents of young children may be noticing the effects on their child’s moods. Even preschoolers may be…
Kelsey Joy Majors Photography provides holiday photo opportunity in support of Court Advocates for Children Ellensburg, WA (December 9, 2020) – On December 18th and 19th Kelsey Joy Majors photography will be offering holiday photos for $20 in the Mercer…
Joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement on December 1, 2020. Ellensburg, WA (November 19, 2020) – This #GivingTuesday, Court Advocates for Children will inspire generosity by continuing to promote the need for best interest advocacy…
As children across the nation have returned to school in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic – whether in person or virtually – the work of a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) or Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer continues to be…
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (September 1, 2020) – For the 10th year in a row, Dutch Bros Coffee and its customers are joining together for Buck for Kids day to support local youth organizations. Friday, September 18, Dutch Bros will donate…
August 28, 2020 COVID-19 NEWS This year is anything but typical, and returning to school this fall may bring added stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic and anxiety about returning to school, whether in-person or virtually. This situation is certainly…
August 17 is National Nonprofit Day, a tremendous opportunity to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact nonprofits have on communities across the country. It is a privilege to serve as CEO of the National CASA/GAL Association for Children, a…
Ellensburg, Washington (June 30, 2020) – In 2020, Court Advocates for Children will celebrate a significant milestone: 35 years of advocacy, educating, and empowering volunteer court-appointed special advocates to advocate for the best interest of the abused and neglected children…
Social distancing as a result of COVID-19 has made flexibility more important than ever for volunteers and the children they serve. Children are isolated and their families’ health and well-being may be at additional risk. But our CASA volunteers are…