by casaphl | Feb 17, 2021 | Events
Join CASA for an informative webinar from 12-1:30pm. Get your ticket HERE. INTRODUCTION & OPENING REMARKS by Judge Ann Butchart PANELISTS: Rayna Gray, MSW, Domestic Violence Manager, Philadelphia DHS Susan Pearlstein, Esq., Senior Attorney, Violence Prevention and...
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...
by casaphl | Dec 9, 2020 | News
SEE what CASA is up to this Winter .
by casaphl | Dec 7, 2020 | News
Sometimes it takes a very long time to find the outcome a child needs. Sometimes that journey is hard, long, winding, and unexpected. For B.D. this was a journey that she didn’t have to travel alone. For 4 long years her CASA volunteer was by her side, through...
by casaphl | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog
Because Respect Matters -Happi Grillon, December 2020 We are all living in tumultuous times. Black Lives Matter. Supreme Court. COVID-19. Presidential Election. At CASA Philadelphia we think that it is more important than ever that we clearly pronounce our commitment...
by casaphl | Dec 4, 2020 | News
Best Practices in Advocating for Trafficked Youth: Legal, Medical and Social Work Considerations Last Month, the CASA Speaker Series featured local experts from the Philadelphia area to discuss Best Practices in Advocating for Trafficked Youth: Legal, Medical and...
by casaphl | Nov 19, 2020 | News
Philadelphia PA, November 11, 2020: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Philadelphia is proud to announce a grant from the Vai Sikahema Foundation of $6,000, taking the 20K for 2020 Campaign above and beyond its goal. Going Above and Beyond Executive Director Happi...
by casaphl | Oct 28, 2020 | Events
CASA Speaker Series 2020 returns November 16th! Best Practices in Advocating for Trafficked Youth: Legal, Medical & Social Work Considerations Three local experts will use case examples to illustrate how trafficked youth need a coordinated and interdisciplinary...
by casaphl | Oct 5, 2020 | News
Independence Chapter: Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania & Southern New Jersey Your CASA child may be eligible for a Big Brother/Big Sister! Talk to the CUA worker. Here are the instructions for things to consider before making a making a referral and how the CUA...
by casaphl | Oct 5, 2020 | News
Overview: We are excited about the National CASA/GAL Network Book Club, where staff and volunteers can engage in facilitated dialogue. As expressed recently, current events have caused us to reflect and find ways we can address racism, injustices, diversity, equity,...