CASA News

My Life as a Foster Child

"My life as a foster child began on Dec. 4, 2001. On that day, my little sister and I stood alone in court, having been abandoned by our parents, and abused and neglected by relatives. We were 11 and 13. The judge placed my sister and me in…
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New Whole Foods Market Helps Local Foster Children

We welcome Whole Foods Market to Prince George’s County and thank the popular grocery store chain for being so generous when it comes to our at-risk children. A new Whole Foods Market opened in Riverdale Park on April 12, and is contributing…
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Transforming How Youth Perceive their Community Contributions

Case Supervisor, Phil Lartigue, was recently featured in an article on organizations and individuals working to combat systemic racism and shift the way African-American children and youth see themselves and their futures.  As the article says, Phil…
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Combating Cyber-Bullying

About one in four middle and high school students have been victims of cyber-bullying, which involves use of cell phones, computers or other technology to harass, threaten or intimidate. Please watch this in-service training session on cyber-bullying. The…
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CASA/Prince George's County Makes 'Black History Month' Appeal on Behalf of Foster Children

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” We quote Dr. King as we celebrate “Black History Month” with a call for action for America’s most vulnerable boys…
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How to Stay Safe when Stopped by Police

On January 28, 2017, CASA volunteers completed our first in-service training of 2017.  Attendees learned how to remain safe when stopped by police, a vital skill to share with youth given the troubling number of young people inexplicably shot…
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Change a Child’s Story

Children in foster care who have aCASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school and adjust to change. And they’re half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later. By getting involved with CASA, you can make all the difference for a child who has experienced abuse or neglect in you community. Get involved, and change a child’s story.

Contact

Phone : (301) 209-0491
Email: staff@pgcasa.org

Address

6811 Kenilworth Avenue
Suite 402 Riverdale,
MD 20737
United States

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