Month: March 2021
![CASA/GAL volunteers help children with developmental disabilities thrive](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DDAM-1200x800.jpg)
Lisa*, a volunteer from CASA Youth Advocates in Media, PA, advocates for 15-year-old Jared* who is currently housed at a residential facility.
![State and local CASA programs coordinate with health departments to help CASA volunteers receive vaccinations](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CASAMatters_032021_VaccineImage.jpg)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CASA and GAL volunteers remained committed to advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, while adhering to CDC social distancing guidelines.
![The National CASA/GAL Association for Children welcomes Chicago technology executive Kimberly Corley to the board of trustees](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Kimberly-Corley-1200x800.jpg)
Corley’s passion for supporting children and youth have led her to serve as a mentor, tutor and youth advocate for the last 20 years.
![A message from our CEO; Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DDAM-external-website-1200x690.jpg)
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and for the children entering foster care with developmental disabilities, an advocate for their best interests is essential.
![Six CASA programs participate in national project focused on LGBTQ practices and policies](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/All-Children-All-Families.jpg)
LGBTQ-inclusion is essential to achieving the goals of safety, permanency and well-being.
![National CASA/GAL Book Club chats with “Between the World and Me” author Ta-Nehisi Coates](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BookClub_BetweenTheWorldMe_FBTwitter1_author-photo-by-Nina-Subin.jpg)
The National CASA/GAL Book Club’s current series is focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).