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More than 800 volunteers across Nebraska spent 25,000 hours last year advocating for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. Their dedication helped 1,800 kids navigate one of life's toughest chapters.
Children navigating Alabama's family court system often have one constant person in their corner: a trained volunteer advocate. Now Jefferson County CASA is searching for 30 more volunteers to help 175 kids facing tough situations find their way forward.
Nineteen community members just became advocates for children in foster care, joining a network of over 600 volunteers dedicated to giving vulnerable kids a voice in court. Their first assignment: supporting 38 children who need someone in their corner.
Seven new volunteers in Green Bay just completed training to become court-appointed advocates for children in the foster care system. Each will spend at least a year as a consistent, caring voice for kids who need it most.
CASA of the Bluegrass is training everyday people to become Court Appointed Special Advocates for children facing abuse or neglect in Kentucky's family courts. No experience required—just a willingness to be someone's champion.
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.
Court-appointed volunteers are changing lives for Connecticut children in foster care, helping them find stability and permanent homes. Research shows these caring adults cut the chances of kids returning to foster care by half.
Eight new volunteers just took their oath to advocate for children in foster care in the Dawson area. They'll serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates, giving vulnerable kids a dedicated voice in court.
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 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.