Posts Tagged ‘child welfare’
January CASA Chronicle
Happy New Year! Thank you to our partners, supporters, and volunteers for an incredible and impactful year of advocacy. We look forward to another year of meaningful impact ahead. In…
Read MoreCarter’s Success Story
Carter entered the child welfare system when he was just four years old. His mother struggled with untreated mental health concerns and experienced homelessness. He and his mother moved frequently…
Read MoreMeet December’s Volunteer Spotlight: Nikita Sheth
This month, we’re proud to spotlight a special advocate and volunteer who is deeply passionate about serving children: Nikita Sheth! Nikita lived in Mumbai, India for over a decade. While…
Read MoreDecember Staff Recommendations
There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America This book uncovers the disturbing reality faced by working-class families in rapidly growing cities, where tenants have little rights,…
Read MoreJudy & Pedro’s Adoption Story
From a young age, Judy* felt called to help vulnerable children. She dreamed of becoming a social worker before ultimately pursuing a career in special education. When she met her…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
On November 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14359, with a goal to improve the current foster care system and provide safe, loving homes for at-risk children…
Read MoreAugust Staff Recommendations
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…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Amiri’s Reunification
Background Last August, five-month old Amiri’s* life changed dramatically. After the discovery of Amiri’s unexplained physical injuries and fractures, Child Protective Services (CPS) became involved, and the court issued a…
Read MoreJuly CASA Chronicle Vol V Iss I
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…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act During the late evening hours of May 21, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a measure that…
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