by casaphl | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog
The Art of Advocacy – A Big Win! by Mae Noonan, LSW / former EDM Supervisor / current EDM volunteer The reality of working as an advocate for foster children is that you often fight uphill battles. I have been advocating for Trina* for several years with many highs...
by casaphl | Jun 29, 2021 | Blog
Congratulations Lou! By Michelle Whalen, CASA EDM Volunteer From the first time I met Lou on June 9, 2015 I knew we would be good buddies. His smile lights up a room, he loves to listen to music and he loves to be with people. When I discovered we shared the same...
by casaphl | May 5, 2021 | Blog
How to be an Informed Advocate for Transgender Youth by Liz Cleary, MSW / CASA EDM Volunteer Supervisor Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, I could not stop thinking about the high numbers of LGBTQ youth involved in the foster care...
by casaphl | Apr 7, 2021 | Blog
Big City Advocacy…Lessons Learned Along The Way Joe Boyle – CASA Educational Decision Maker (EDM) – April 2021 I’ve been with CASA of Philadelphia for just over three years. While not new to advocating in educational settings, I was new to working in a big...
by casaphl | Mar 6, 2021 | Blog
The Art of Advocating ~ Always Look for the Silver Lining Maelena Arthur and Joanna Craig – March 2021 While the title “CASA” goes to our volunteers, the job of finding permanency for a child is a team effort. While the world has gone virtual, children continue...
by casaphl | Jan 15, 2021 | Blog
How CASA Volunteers Create Opportunity – The Value in Small Steps – Yael Leiner, January 2021 One thing we are taught when training to become a CASA is that the foster care system moves slowly. Often too slowly to protect a child’s best interest. Our role...
