Category: News

Akerman and National CASA/GAL Association for Children announce 2021 recipient of Academic Excellence Scholarship for foster youth

Tawanna Brown, of Verona, New Jersey, an incoming freshman at Seton Hall University, is the 2021 recipient of the Akerman Academic Excellence Scholarship.

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Supporting children and youth in the new school year

As we prepare for this new school year, it’s important to acknowledge the teachers, school administrators, parents and community members who are working hard to ensure that students can learn safely and make academic progress.

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Meet Jessica Ramsey, CASA volunteer and Olympic athlete

Please join the National CASA/GAL Association for Children and CASA of Lafayette County, MS as we cheer Jessica on through her Olympic qualifying rounds Friday, July 30 and hopefully her gold medal!

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A MasterClass in generosity

Mehta, having learned about the critical work of CASA/GAL program staff and volunteers through her sister, recently nominated National CASA/GAL to receive contributions from MasterClass’ generous employee giving program.

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Supporting older youth for a brighter future: a message from our CEO

National CASA/GAL is continuing to develop our Fostering Futures initiative, which will allow us to better serve older youth in foster care.

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The National CASA/GAL Association for Children welcomes Bain & Company partner Daniel Schwartz to the board of trustees

“Dan has strong experience in organizational management that will enhance the work of our board and the Association,” said Tara Lisa Perry, CEO of the National CASA/GAL Association.

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Celebrating family reunification: a message from our CEO

June is nationally recognized as Reunification Month— an important opportunity to share the importance of children and youth in foster care reunifying with their family.

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Medical and legal experts share COVID-19 vaccination considerations for CASA/GAL volunteers and staff

National CASA/GAL provides ongoing training and support to our network during the pandemic.

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National CASA/GAL welcomes chief development officer

The National CASA/GAL Association for Children is pleased to welcome Maureen Haller as its chief development officer.

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Supporting families: a message from our CEO on National Foster Care Month

With the addition of the COVID-19 pandemic, the stress and hardship on families requires even more collaboration, strategies and support from various systems – including foster care, as well as school systems, courts, community programs, and CASA/GAL programs – to strengthen the capacity of families to ensure the well-being of children and youth.

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