Many holiday celebrations center around being with family and friends, but for children in the foster care, system it can be a harsh reminder of what is missing. There are nearly 16,000 children in Arizona spending the holidays away from their parents and often 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 community, more kids could find a permanent home for … [Read more...] about Giving the Gift of Time this Holiday Season
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Community Encouraged to Get Involved During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and while there is no typical personality for an abuser, there are some signs to be aware of when working with vulnerable populations, like youth who’ve witnessed domestic violence in the past, to keep the cycle from continuing. In Coconino County children are removed from their unsafe living environment due to domestic violence and a Court Appointed Special Advocate can serve as a role model to help break the cycle of violence. The … [Read more...] about Community Encouraged to Get Involved During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CASA of Coconino County Honoring Grandparent Caregivers
On Sept. 10, grandparents around the nation will be honored for all the love and support they give to children in their lives. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program of Coconino County would like to especially honor the grandparents in our community who have taken in grandchildren who were abused or neglected. In Arizona, 44 percent of kids in foster care are living with kin, either a blood relative or an adult with whom the child has a significant relationship, according to a … [Read more...] about CASA of Coconino County Honoring Grandparent Caregivers
Advocates Helping Foster Kids Reach Independence
At a time when our country is celebrating its independence, hundreds of kids in Arizona’s foster care system are trying to finds theirs without the guidance and direction that traditionally comes from parents. Teens who enter the foster care system are at a disadvantage when it comes to independence. They are more likely than younger children to be placed in a group home or shelter situation with up to a dozen other youth and limited opportunities for personal growth. This hits hard at a time … [Read more...] about Advocates Helping Foster Kids Reach Independence
