Stories + Updates
Natalie, Noah, & Nash
Natalie and Noah came into foster care for the second time after their mom relapsed into her addiction and was kicked out of her sober living home. Their dad was incarcerated and unable to parent his kids. When they came back into foster care, Noah had already spent half of his young life in the child welfare system. A judge soon appointed a newly sworn-in volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to the two kids.
Sam, Aria, Kalvin, Zaylee, & Remi
For children in foster care, the holiday season can be a challenging time when they are reminded of their loss and the uncertain trajectory of their futures. These children are not just a number in a statistic, they have names, they have stories and they’re right here in our community – kids like Sam and his siblings.
To Your Health! The Emotional & Physical Health Benefits of Volunteering
Well, allow me to propose an antidote to our seasonal mental and physical malaise, whatever form it may take. That antidote is—ta-da!—volunteering!
Advocate Spotlight – Melissa Rich
Melissa became a Court Appointed Special Advocate four years ago after learning about the need for additional advocates to serve...