Month: September 2021
![The National CASA/GAL Association for Children welcomes Judge Hiram Puig-Lugo to board of trustees](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/012_Puig-Lugo-2021-1200x800.jpg)
09.28.2021
“We are so fortunate to have newly elected NCJFCJ president, Judge Puig-Lugo join our board of trustees. Judge Puig-Lugo brings vast experience in diversity, equity and inclusion and family cases that will enhance our existing perspective and work,” said National CASA/GAL CEO Tara Lisa Perry.
![National CASA/GAL launches poverty learning series](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PLC_ExternalSite_BlogImage-1200x690.jpg)
09.22.2021
The National CASA/GAL Poverty Learning Series will feature resources and learning opportunities for 950 state organizations and local programs about the relationship between poverty and child abuse and neglect.
![Kinship placements support family connection](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kinship-Care-blog-post-9.2021-1200x690.jpg)
09.14.2021
Kinship care allows children and youth to maintain family relationships, cultural heritage and connections to their own community and familiar surroundings.