Voices & Viewpoints
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Volunteer Voice
Glenda Pearson, a volunteer with Children’s Voice: CASA, Inc. in Douglasville, GA, explains the difference she makes in the lives of children and their parents.
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From the CEO
Michael Piraino reflects on the first decade of the new century and envisions a new era of brighter futures for youth exiting foster care.
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Partner Perspective
Lonna Davis of the Family Violence Prevention Fund dramatizes the signs to watch out for when working with mothers involved in the child welfare system.
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Youth Editorial
Michael Schwietert describes his experience in foster care, encouraging us to "keep moving" and pursue our dreams as he has.
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Parent Perspective
Sharwline Nicholson describes how having her children removed after a domestic violence attack led her to become an activist.
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Closing Words
National CASA spokesperson Judge Glenda A. Hatchett talks about the value of story in an excerpt from her keynote address at our 2010 conference.
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Regular Features
Top Tips for Volunteers
Elizabeth Whitney Barnes of the Permanency Planning for Children Department of NCJFCJ describes 7 ways to support children exposed to domestic violence.
Association News
Children in care take a stand in San Francisco and Atlanta; Forging a new frontier of volunteer advocacy for children in Alaska
Book Club
Children's books are on the agenda. The Robbie Rabbit series helps young children understand foster care. Murphy's Three Homes reflects the emotional experience of children moving from home to home.
Child Welfare News
Child welfare organizations nationwide report on the latest research, publications and news of interest to volunteers and other concerned adults.
Program Spotlight
Board President Marianne Clauw of Washtenaw County CASA in Ann Arbor, MI, shows how a board volunteer transformed the program's website in just three months.
Field Notes
CASA programs around the US report their news, including events, awards and other success stories.
Connection Sightings
Pima County CASA volunteer Robyn Kessler checks in from Laos. Executive Director Rhonda Stubbs of A Child's Place CASA in Wellsburg, WV, sends greetings from Hong Kong.
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