Stories
2013 National CASA Judge of the Year/17th Judicial District
Judge Delgado routinely introduces programs that are new, innovative and untested. Others may come to the table with skepticism, but her...
2013 Kappa Alpha Theta Program Director of the Year
She has woven together fiscal responsibility, best practices, bridge-building, and awareness-raising in her work as director of CASA/Prince...
2013 National CASA Child Advocate of the Year
One of those children was Tammi, a special needs child confined to a wheelchair and also unable to verbally communicate. Alison was appointed as an...
Richland County CASA Quarterbacks
The primary volunteer recruitment activity for the CASA Quarterbacks is hosting quarterly “tailgate” events—public information-sharing...
First Face of CASA: Judge David Soukup
“I started the first CASA program because I got tired of sleepless nights wondering if I had made the right decision for the children. I...
Teaming Up to Change Children's Lives
It was one of Glenn and Sherri Eckhardt’s first cases as CASA volunteers. Four little boys had been removed from their mother’s care. Glenn and...
Ke’onte: You mean they picked me?
Ke’onte came into state care in 2006 just before his seventh birthday. He was a bright, articulate and fun loving boy. But he also was...
Nina: A Success Story That Needs A Happy Ending
Nina is 21 years old, but she had to start growing up a long time ago. She recently aged out of foster care, and struggles with the many...
Home for the Holidays
It was a winter day in New Hampshire when a neighbor spotted two-year old Melissa out in her front yard wearing little more than a diaper....
John: From an Overly Medicated Boy to a Loved Young Man.
A Young Man's Most Treasured Things
Volunteer Cheryl Reed helped John go from being a traumatized, overly medicated boy to a loved young man.
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"Your Past Does Not Dictate Your Future"
Tomika Holmes, CASA Prince George's County
Before Tomika Holmes was named a "40 Under 40" by the Prince George's County Social Innovation Fund,...
Katie's Story
A CASA volunteer and the young woman she serves reflect on the meaning of gratitude this holiday season.
To CASA volunteers everywhere:
I am sharing...
From Victims to Victorious
Six years ago, Dashun Jackson was a boy in need of a voice. After years of abuse at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, he had many physical...