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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS CASA volunteers of teenagers (14-20) should begin the process of incorporating independent living skills into their relationship and activities with the youth. This is a perfect opportunity to practice life skills and explore the resources within the community. Youth can also be guided through the online learning sites listed below: Youthhood.org: has […]
CASA de Maryland’s Legal Program Founded in 1985, the nonprofit describes itself as “a group of passionate, community-conscious people working to organize, advocate for, and expand opportunities for Latino and immigrant people in the state of Maryland.” It does so by providing: employment placement; workforce development and training; health education; citizenship and legal services; and […]
Prince George’s County Health Department Cheverly Health Center 3003 Hospital Drive Cheverly, MD 20785 www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1588/Health-Services Services: Alcohol/Drug Abuse: (301) 583-5920 Dental case management for children: (301) 583-3750 Dental Clinic for children/pregnant women: (301) 583-5900 Inglewood Office Center 2 1801 McCormick Drive Second Floor Largo, MD 20774 Services: Adult Health Program: (301) 883-3526 Alcohol and […]