Category: Story

CASA volunteer’s support of children helps birth parents thrive

Holly says that her relationship with the family taught her about the value of being present.

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Sisters find home again with the help of their CASA volunteer

Jasmine and Liliana’s CASA volunteer stayed by their side.

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With a CASA volunteer’s help, children reconnect with their mother

There is much to be done when it comes to maintaining important connections between children and their incarcerated parents.

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Celebrating Angels in Adoption

The 21st annual Angels in Adoption® event, honors and celebrates the extraordinary efforts of individuals, couples and organizations who work tirelessly to advocate for children in need of a family.

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CASA/GAL volunteers are more than a voice in court

In becoming effective advocates, CASA/GAL volunteers become more.

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Siblings reunited through advocacy and family support

When three siblings whose mother struggled with addiction were removed from their home, the oldest sister was split up from her younger siblings.

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Transgender Sacramento youth leans on advocate for support

Research shows that having a stable relationship with a supportive adult can help children do well even when they have faced significant hardships.

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Young scholar and former foster youth wins Akerman scholarship

Each year since 2016, law firm and National CASA/GAL partner Akerman LLP has granted a scholarship to help young adults who have spent time in foster care.

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Awards of Excellence winners inspire us to do better

Each year, through the Awards of Excellence, we honor a few people and programs that inspire us to become better, and to do better, on behalf of the children we all serve.

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With skills from CASA training, volunteer finds child a home

After Johnny had been through several foster placements, CASA volunteer Darren used the skills he learned in a training to find Johnny’s sister and help her gain custody.

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