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Q5id Guardian will begin to immediately focus on providing financial and other support toward increasing the awareness of National CASA/GAL and expanding efforts to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
The BBRF board approved an initial “learning grant” to provide unrestricted funding to advance the work of National CASA/GAL’s mission, with the possibility of future support.
“I thank you for all you do to advance our mission, and for supporting us as we work collectively to help families that are working to strengthen and reunify.” –Tara Lisa Perry, CEO, National CASA/GAL
“What family reunification services tries to do is try to prepare the child and the mother, father, parent, to reconnect and bridge the divide that’s caused by the absence that the prison enforces,” said Miller.
These awards honor volunteers, staff, judges and others who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to provide best-interest advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
“I hope that through the celebration of this day, people nationwide will have the chance to better understand the critical role a CASA/GAL volunteer plays in the lives of young people,” said National CASA/GAL CEO Tara Lisa Perry.
CASA/GAL supporters are encouraged to make a gift on June 7, as we aim to raise $40,000 to support the continued growth and development of our nationwide network.
National CASA/GAL is also celebrating its 40th anniversary and impact, advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
May is National Foster Care Month. With more than 407,000 children entering the system on any given day, National CASA/GAL is thankful for foster families.
National CASA/GAL hosted New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Land, in a thought-provoking virtual dialogue with hundreds of CASA/GAL state and local program staff and volunteers.