Category: News

National Volunteer Council gives voice to CASA/GAL volunteers

The volunteers’ perspectives will inform national efforts to recruit, train, engage and retain volunteers, as well as improve the volunteer experience.

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National Volunteer Month — a message from our CEO

CASA/GAL volunteers attend in-depth training and ongoing professional development to ensure they have the tools and resources they need to effectively support the children, youth and families they serve.

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Celebrating women leaders in child welfare — a message from our CEO

In March we celebrate Women’s History Month, and in this month, we honor the pioneering work of the late Carmen Ray-Bettineski.

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Recognizing women’s leadership – Carmen Ray-Bettineski, the founding executive director of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association

During Women’s History Month, we recognize the contributions of women who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities and advocating for those in need.

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Introducing the National CASA/GAL executive leadership team

The executive team leads National CASA/GAL’s support to and engagement with our network of 939 state organizations and local programs as well external stakeholders.

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Where could Caden safely grow up?

Caden was assigned Dallas CASA volunteer Megan, who began visiting him and offering support to his foster family.

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Black History Month — a message from our CEO

At National CASA/GAL Association for Children, we are grateful for the groundbreaking work of the trailblazers who have worked diligently to improve the child welfare system.

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Dallas CASA provides staff and volunteer training to recognize the signs of child sex trafficking and advocate for survivors

“These traffickers are cunning and they look for the most vulnerable, which is all too often kids in foster care.” –Chad Frymire, Director of Public Policy at Dallas CASA.

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The National CASA/GAL Association for Children elects James Rishwain as board of trustees chair

“The mission of National CASA/GAL is close to my heart.” –James Rishwain

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Preventing child sex trafficking — a message from our CEO

January has been marked National Human Trafficking Prevention Month to raise public awareness of its prevalence.

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