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Strength in Numbers
National CASA's 2010 Annual Report features accomplishments of the year, including the new Fostering Futures program that is training volunteers to help older youth in care succeed.
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Hear more about Team Lauren and the National CASA Fostering Futures program that is supporting her success.
Click on team members to hear their part of the story. Lauren Huichan, surrounded by her "chosen family," adults who are encouraging her success. Lauren is part of Fostering Futures, a National CASA program supporting older youth in care that was piloted at 16 sites in 2010. Read more about Lauren and her CASA volunteer, Betsy Model. Erica Padilla, a former foster youth and current member of the First Judicial District CASA board and advisory committee, is a mentor to Lauren and many other CASA-served youth. Ray Hansen, Lauren’s first CASA volunteer, was forced to resign for health reasons. Lauren says Ray was the first adult who ever listened to her. Hear from Ray ... Janice Quinn, First Judicial District CASA program director, connects Lauren to supportive community resources and opportunities to develop her leadership talents. Hear from Janice ... Shannez Dudelczyk, CASA volunteer coordinator, worked with Lauren on her Fostering Futures goal-setting worksheets. Hear from Shannez ... Lisa Church, CASA volunteer coordinator and volunteer, watched Lauren become a leader with the support of CASA program connections. Hear from Lisa ... Hon. Michael E. Vigil, First Judicial District Court Judge, Santa Fe, works to ensure that youth's voices are heard in the courtroom. Hear from Judge Vigil ... Betsy Model, Fostering Futures–trained CASA volunteer, talks with Lauren daily, helping to keep her educational success top of mind. Hear from Betsy ...  |
