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Every summer, thousands of foster children in Riverside County lose daily contact with the teachers and counselors who watch over them. Court-appointed advocates are stepping up to fill that gap, and they need your help.
CASA volunteers in Riverside County are ensuring 800 foster children don't fall through the cracks during summer break by teaching them to ride bikes, connecting siblings, and helping them just be kids. With nearly 6,000 children entering the system this year, the nonprofit desperately needs more volunteers to close the gap.
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.
Riverside County's job market shows signs of improvement as the unemployment rate ticked down to 5.4% in February, offering hope to workers across the region. While some industries shed jobs, construction, hospitality, and professional services added 1,500 new positions.
A Riverside County program that pairs foster youth with caring adult mentors desperately needs 40 more volunteers. One former foster child credits his mentor with helping him graduate from UCLA and build a successful career.
