Category: News

2024 Milestones—The Year in Review 

2024 has been a year of building and progress, thanks to the commitment of staff, volunteers, and supporters like you across our nation.

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Observing Native American Heritage Month and National Adoption Month in November

We honor the rich cultures and histories of Native American people and communities while also raising awareness about the importance of foster care, reunification, and adoption.

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Akerman LLP and National CASA/GAL Association for Children announce 2024 recipient of Academic Excellence Scholarship for foster youth

The Akerman Scholarship was established through an endowment created in 2015 as part of the firm’s landmark $1 million commitment to the National CASA/GAL Association.

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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)

As we celebrate 40 years of VOCA, we reflect on its remarkable contributions and the lives it has changed.

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Kinship care keeps children and youth connected

National CASA/GAL emphasizes the profound importance of kinship care, particularly during September, which is observed as National Kinship Care Month.

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National CASA/GAL’s 2024 Mid-Year Impact Report

The 2024 Mid-Year Impact Report highlights key recent accomplishments, including continuing education for CASA/GAL volunteers and staff.

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Focus on back to school; education, CASA/GAL volunteers, and children in the child welfare system

CASA and GAL volunteers are trained to gather information to advocate for children’s best interest in the court and in the classroom.

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Remembering Joseph (Joe) Bankoff

We are deeply saddened to share that Joseph R. Bankoff, long-time member, and former Chair of the National CASA/GAL Board of Trustees, passed away on June 10.

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Celebrating National Foster Care Month

We are grateful to foster parents who step in, in most cases temporarily, when families can’t be together.

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