Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Family Time

Children and families are navigating hurt, loss, and crisis every day. There is no quick fix, but CASA volunteers step into these fractured moments and help nudge everyone forward, one step at a time. If I can be a part of raising awareness, advocating for resources, and speaking up for permanent connections to family, I will.  

By |2024-10-21T15:56:41-04:00October 21st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Family Time

Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Birthdays

Birthdays bring a special kind of joy and reflection. For children and youth experiencing foster care, they can also bring up feelings of uncertainty or loss. But as CASA volunteers, staff, and supporters, we can help make these moments feel meaningful.

By |2024-10-21T15:58:07-04:00September 24th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Birthdays

Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Back to School Season

These meaningful family moments are not just cherished memories; they highlight the crucial role that supportive adults play in the lives of children. It’s important for our network to remember the back-to-school season can be very different for children in foster care.

By |2024-08-30T08:30:21-04:00August 30th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Back to School Season

Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into July 4th & Summer Vacations

These meaningful family moments are not just cherished memories; they highlight the crucial role that supportive adults play in the lives of children. It’s important for our network to remember that summer vacations can be very different for children in foster care compared to many of our own.

By |2024-07-03T13:54:53-04:00July 3rd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into July 4th & Summer Vacations

Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Juneteenth

Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee, is a day to not only celebrate freedom but also to mourn the ongoing systemic injustices that affect Black Americans and, by extension, all of America.

By |2024-06-18T17:59:04-04:00June 18th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Juneteenth

Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Pride Month

Many children and families in foster care struggle to be truly seen and heard. Historically, our society has often only tolerated individuals with different sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

By |2024-06-11T14:00:46-04:00June 10th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Pride Month

Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Mother’s Day & Foster Care Awareness Month

May is the month we celebrate mothers. Social activist and community organizer Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis is the inspiration for Mother's Day in the United States. Jarvis was a dynamic woman who saw needs in her community and found ways to meet them. As a young mother, Ann started “Mother’s Day Work Clubs” to provide assistance and education to families in order to reduce disease and infant mortality.

By |2024-05-13T15:51:27-04:00May 11th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Mother’s Day & Foster Care Awareness Month

Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Volunteer Appreciation Week

When I was in college with an interest in working in Human Services of some kind, the only jobs I knew about were with the Division of Family and Children Services and I assumed that’s where I would go. Then, I was introduced to CASA by the director of a summer camp I volunteered at.

By |2024-05-13T15:47:39-04:00April 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into Volunteer Appreciation Week

Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into the Celebration of Spring

During the latter part of each March, the spring equinox occurs. In 2024, March 19th marked the official start of spring. More daylight hours, flowers blooming and bees buzzing around (even amidst all the pollen!), nice weather for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, camping, picnics, watching ball games, and just spending a lazy Saturday afternoon outside in a hammock – all of these come to mind when I think about enjoying the spring season.

By |2024-05-13T15:52:51-04:00March 25th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Purposeful Perspectives: A Deeper Look into the Celebration of Spring

Community Collaboration During Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and for CASA programs nationwide, it holds immense significance. It's a time to amplify our efforts in safeguarding the most vulnerable members of our community—our children. For CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) programs, this month serves as a poignant reminder of our mission to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

By |2024-05-13T16:05:21-04:00March 13th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Community Collaboration During Child Abuse Prevention Month
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