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News and Information from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
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Special Features & Profiles
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Cover Story: Current Trends in Volunteering
Everything in the world changes, and volunteering is
no exception to that rule. As economic, social and
cultural trends evolve at dizzying speed, organizations able
to adapt will attract and retain paid staff and volunteers
through both good times and bad. The CASA network has
an enviable track record of quality volunteer involvement,
but is it keeping up with today’s issues? Susan J. Ellis, president of Energize, Inc., is guest author.
2011 National CASA Annual Conference
National CASA’s 30th Annual Conference brought together CASA/GAL volunteers, staff members, judges, child welfare professionals and others to learn, share expertise and embrace the conference theme, Building Hope for Youth. A record 1,500+ people representing programs from across the country attended the conference, which took place March 19–22 in Chicago. Highlights included appearances by National CASA spokespeople Anthony Hamilton, Judge Glenda Hatchett and Jimmy Wayne.
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Voices & Viewpoints
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Volunteer Voice
Katy Valesky, board member of the Tennessee CASA Association, describes how her childhood experience in foster care drives her to help today's youth in care.
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From the President
Britt Banks, president of the National CASA Board of Trustees, discusses the distinct roles of attorneys and CASA volunteers in the child welfare system.
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Partner Perspective
Volunteer management consultant and author Richard Lynch believes that the mission of CASA programs fits today's volunteer "like a custom-made glove."
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Alum Editorial
Jaleesa Suell, 20, was named a 2010 Outstanding Young Leader by FosterClub and is a member of the CASA of Alameda County Volunteer/Youth Speakers Bureau.
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Closing Words
In this excerpt from her new book, Dare to Take Charge, National CASA spokesperson Judge Glenda Hatchett recalls the impact "Aunt Francis" had on her ambition as a youth.
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Regular Features
Program Spotlight
Leaders from five CASA programs throughout the US describe how they’re approaching some of the key trends in volunteerism identified in our cover story.
Top Tips for Volunteers
John L. Lipp, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Recruiting and Managing Volunteers, lists "7 Ways to Enhance Your Experience as a Volunteer."
Above and Beyond
Pat Slimmer of CASA of Rochester/Monroe County, NY, describes five ways that volunteer Linda Delaney uses her talents to support the program.
Association News
National CASA creates opportunity for former foster youth to tell their stories via video; 20,000 Facebook fans support us.
Child Welfare News
National child welfare organizations report on latest research, publications and news of interest.
Field Notes
CASA programs around the US report their news, including events, awards and other success stories.
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