Chapter Seven
Chapter Seven – Pre Handouts
Entries by kbundy@pgcasa.org
Chapter Two
Chapter Two – Pre-Work Handouts Court Report Template (Youth 14 and Older) Court Report Template (Children Under 14) MD Child Abuse and Neglect Law
Antoinette Jeffries: Challenges Medication
As a retired member of the U.S. Capitol Police, Antoinette Jeffries respects authority. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate, she also challenges it. She has repeatedly done both if she believes a foster child has been unnecessarily or excessively medicated. “I’m passionate about this,” said Antoinette, who has confronted medical doctors and psychiatrists, teachers, foster […]
Phyllis Hayes: Retired Principal Gets Results
Phyllis Hayes stood before the judge, described the problems facing her foster youth and recommended that the teenager’s estranged mother be required to attend his therapy sessions. As the mother sat silently, the judge agreed, handing Phyllis a victory in her quest to improve the life of her emotionally and mentally challenged youth. “I’m pleased,” […]
Joseph Adetayo: An Immigrant Gives Back
Joseph Adetayo preaches the value of education to young people. He’s done so for decades. First as the immigrant father of his three daughters, then as the foster parent of six children, and now as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA) for a young man getting ready to age out of foster care. “With an education, […]
James Allison: CASA Elicits Love, Respect
At just their second meeting, the teenage foster youth told his new CASA volunteer, “I love you.” “I love you, too,” responded the CASA, James Allison. The brief exchange spoke volumes. It made it clear that the youth, who has been in and out of several foster homes, had accepted James as his advocate and […]
Anthony Brown: CASA Turned Congressman
Before being elected a U.S. congressman, Maryland lieutenant governor and state legislator, Anthony Brown served as a volunteer court-appointed special advocate (CASA) for foster children – an experience that helped shape his life in public service. “I’ve been supportive of CASA ever since I served as one,” Brown said. Brown became a CASA volunteer while […]
Pamela Meredith: Convenes ‘Pizza Summit’
CASA volunteer Pamela Meredith initially had difficulty getting her foster child to talk with her. Then they had what could be called, “A Pizza Summit.” “She had closed me out,” Pamela said. “She didn’t communicate with me. So, I took her to a Pizza Hut and we had a heart-to-heart.” “I explained that just like […]
Transportation
Metro Transit System Provides bus and rail service in the Metropolitan Washington Area www.wmata.com/service/index.cfm WMATA Metro Access Transit Service for individuals unable to use public transit due to disability. See the website for eligibility criterion. www.wmata.com/metroaccess Bus and Call-a-Bus The Bus is public transportation that services Prince George’s County. Call-a Bus is curb-to-curb service open […]
Recreation/Community Activities
FREE AND/OR INEXPENSIVE SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Prince George’s County Library Programs – County libraries are busy all summer long! Go to www.pgcmls.info/, click on “Events & Programs” on the left of the home page or call the library branch closest to your child’s neighborhood; click on the TeenCenter and KidsCenter tabs at the top of the […]
