Think of the holiday season. For most people, happy memories and being surrounded by loved ones come to mind. For children in the foster care system, it can be a harsh reminder of what is missing – family. There are more than 13,000 children in Arizona spending the holidays away from their parents and often from their siblings, too. While caretakers may try to make the day special, all the excitement of the holidays can leave children in foster care feeling very alone. With the help of the … [Read more...] about There is No Place Like Hope for the Holidays
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CASA Celebrates 35 Years of Changing Children’s Lives
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) have been standing up for children in Arizona’s foster care system for 35 years. CASA of Arizona volunteers are everyday people who get to know the kids they are appointed to, talk with everyone involved in the case, and help judges identify the best outcome for the child. More than 25,000 children in Arizona have benefited from having a CASA volunteer on their side. The CASA program began in Seattle, Washington, in 1977 when juvenile court judge … [Read more...] about CASA Celebrates 35 Years of Changing Children’s Lives
