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Lone Star CASA just welcomed 13 new trained volunteers who will now speak up for abused and neglected children in Texas courtrooms. The growing volunteer force helped 27% more kids in 2025 than the year before.
In Marion County, Illinois, up to 300 children in foster care cycle through caseworkers and placements while desperately needing one consistent adult in their lives. CASA is recruiting volunteers who can spare just a few hours monthly to become that steady presence.
A stunning 7-foot sculpture at Florida State University transforms as you walk around it, revealing survivor stories through fractured images that become whole again. The piece invites visitors to hear real voices collected during a 1,500-mile walk across Florida.
Nearly 200 children in Riverside County foster care are waiting for a court-appointed advocate to speak up for their needs. A nonprofit is calling for volunteers to bridge the gap and give these kids a fighting chance.
Kentucky needs volunteers in 54 counties to review foster care cases and advocate for vulnerable children. The role requires just one day per month and helps ensure kids find safe, permanent homes faster.
Kentucky needs volunteers in 54 counties to review foster care cases and advocate for children removed from unsafe homes. Just one day a month, community members can help ensure vulnerable kids find safe, permanent families faster.
CASA and the Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center are asking brave community members to rappel down a six-story building to raise funds for children who've experienced abuse or neglect. The April 2026 event needs participants willing to raise $1,000 and rope volunteers to make it all happen safely.
Three new Court Appointed Special Advocates just took their oath in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, promising to be the eyes, ears, and voice for children navigating the foster care system. After 30 hours of training, they'll advocate for kids who need someone in their corner most.
Trained advocates in Louisiana are stepping up to ensure foster children don't navigate the complex legal system alone. CASA volunteers provide a consistent presence for kids who need it most.
Everyday people are stepping up to become Guardian ad Litem volunteers, serving as the one constant presence for children navigating foster care in North Carolina's 9th Judicial District. These trained advocates speak up for kids in court, and they're looking for more community members to join them.
Four towns across Northwest Louisiana are hosting ceremonies this April to honor foster children and celebrate the volunteers who advocate for them in court. The Light of Hope events shine a spotlight on kids who've experienced abuse and neglect while recruiting more compassionate community members to help.
A nonprofit in Hancock County, Ohio, is hosting a fundraiser to support volunteers who speak for abused and neglected children in court. Friends of CASA helps cover costs like mileage and appreciation for the selfless advocates who give their time to protect kids. #
A children's advocacy center in Moultrie, Georgia just cut the ribbon on a major expansion that will help even more young abuse survivors. The Hero House has grown from two staff members to a full team serving kids and families across the community.
A new approach to children's advocacy in California shows how smart strategy beats pure charity. By spending just 10% on policy work instead of only direct services, organizations unlocked billions in public funding for kids.
A fearless nine-year-old traveling in Egypt confronted riding instructors who assigned dangerous horses to her beginner friends. Her confident advocacy for safety earned her praise across social media.
Volunteers in Vigo County, Indiana are stepping up their training to better advocate for foster children navigating the court system. Some advocates are former foster kids themselves, bringing personal insight to their mission.
Boston CASA is recruiting volunteers to advocate for foster children in court, no special skills required. One retired IT worker has already changed eight young lives through simple acts like trampoline parks and apple picking.
A Michigan community is turning fashion into support for children navigating the court system. The upcoming fundraiser will train volunteers who speak up for abused and neglected kids.
Forty children from across Malawi sat down with government officials to demand more funding for schools and food security in their country's upcoming national budget. Their voices are now shaping how millions of dollars will be spent on the next generation.
A nonprofit that gives abused and neglected children a voice in court can only serve half the kids who need help. Now they're opening their doors to train anyone willing to spend 30 hours learning how to change a child's life.
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