Tag: National CASA/GAL
![National CASA/GAL Association for Children recognizes Jewelers for Children with Children’s Champion Award](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/aoe-photo-press-release-e1603303722512-1200x690.jpg)
The Children’s Champion Award recognizes efforts critical to the growth and advancement of our work to serve America’s children in greatest need.
![The National CASA/GAL Association for Children elects James Rishwain as board of trustees chair](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ExternalSite_BlogImage_Jim_Rishwain-1200x690.jpg)
“The mission of National CASA/GAL is close to my heart.” –James Rishwain
![The National CASA/GAL Association for Children welcomes Ben Garren to board of trustees](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ben-Garren-BOT-CASA-1200x800.jpg)
“We are so fortunate to have Ben Garren serve on our board of trustees,” said National CASA/GAL Association CEO Tara Lisa Perry. “Garren’s corporate legal expertise, leadership and experience as guardian ad litem will advance our critical work of serving children, youth and families.”
![Stronger Together: special edition necklace benefitting children](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Stronger_Together_necklace_ExternalSite_BlogImage-1200x690.jpg)
Proceeds from sales of the “Stronger Together” necklace will benefit Jewelers for Children.
![CASA of Larimer County volunteer helps siblings thrive](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AdoptionDayImage_ExternalSiteBlog-1200x690.jpg)
At first, Sam focused in part on ensuring the boys could have normal childhood experiences with a reliable adult, and on getting to know them.
![CASA volunteer’s focus on family leads to kinship adoption](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CASA-Matters-volunteer-and-teen.jpg)
Shaun* was removed from his parents and placed in foster care nearly 10 years ago.
![National CASA/GAL Association salutes civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis, and others for their contributions](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Lewis2-1200x800.jpg)
National CASA/GAL Association for Children mourns the recent loss of three of our most noted civil rights icons and leaders in the Civil Rights Movement – Rev. Cordy Tindell (C.T. Vivian), Congressman John Lewis, and in the spring of this year, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery.
![Akerman and National CASA/GAL Association for Children announce 2020 recipient of Academic Excellence Scholarship for youth in foster care](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/thumbnail_IMG_4202-1200x800.jpg)
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.
![CASA volunteer’s support of children helps birth parents thrive](https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ReunificationMonth2020-1200x690.jpg)
Holly says that her relationship with the family taught her about the value of being present.