Holly was moved to advocate for young children when she learned that a growing number in the dependency system, where she lives, are under age five. Holly completed training with the local CASA program and was assigned to advocate for Mason and Harper, brothers who had been placed in foster… Read More »CASA volunteer’s support of children helps birth parents thrive
Kathy was the CASA volunteer for two children who had been removed from their home after accusations of abuse and neglect by their parents. Jasmine and Liliana were placed with their grandmother, and when Kathy saw them thriving there she recommended that the grandmother be able to adopt the girls.… Read More »Sisters find home again with the help of their CASA volunteer
For children in foster care whose parents are incarcerated, maintaining connections with parents can be especially tough. Frank, a CASA volunteer was assigned to advocate for siblings Austin and Addison shortly after their mother, Joy, was released from prison.