Staff Recommendations Archives

October CASA Chronicle

By Jocelyn Sorto Futterer | November 3, 2025 |

Happy Fall!In this edition of the chronicle, we share inspiring success stories, recap our annual Volunteer Appreciation event, announce the May Cook Heart of Gold winners, and spotlight a special…

September Staff Recommendations

By Jocelyn Sorto Futterer | September 12, 2025 |

Staff Recommendation #1: The Tell: A Memoir by Amy Griffin Author Amy Griffin, in her memoir The Tell, shares her journey to dismantling the facade of perfection and finding peace…

August Staff Recommendations

By Jocelyn Sorto Futterer | August 19, 2025 |

Staff Recommendation #1 The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls New York Times Bestseller Author Jeannette Walls recounts her traumatic childhood in her memoir The Glass Castle. Her father, a brilliant…

July CASA Chronicle Vol V Iss I

By Jocelyn Sorto Futterer | July 30, 2025 |

In this edition of our chronicle, we reflect on the highlights of FY25. From our Light of Hope to a 10-year long case ending in adoption, we’ve had so much…

June Staff Recommendations

By Jocelyn Sorto Futterer | June 6, 2025 |

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Staff Recommendation #1: Foster Care’s Invisible Youth Foster Care’s Invisible Youth features the stories of former foster LGBTQ+ children and their journey through the child welfare system. Youth who identify…

May Staff Recommendations

By Jocelyn Sorto Futterer | May 14, 2025 |

Michelle Obama: This is What Scares Me Most in Today’s America! On the On Purpose podcast hosted by Jay Shetty, Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, share their story—reflecting…

March Staff Recommendations

By Jocelyn Sorto Futterer | March 24, 2025 |

Investigating America’s Overwhelmed Child Welfare System–and Those Working to Change It According to Stand Together, 75% of cases in the child welfare system stem from accusations of neglect—most of which…