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Dani Moorad: Marketing and Recruitment VISTA

Dani Moorad joined the CASA team as our AmeriCorps Marketing & Recruitment VISTA in September 2018. Dani graduated from Salisbury University with a BS in Marketing in 2016. Her love for non-profit service comes from her varied experience…

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Yatisa Montre Dupree: A 'Horton' to Kids in Foster Care

The Maryland CASA Association, interviewed our very own Yatisa Montre Dupree about what motivated her to be a CASA volunteer. "Montre’ is a mother of a son who was born 1 lb. 10oz and three months premature, an experience she says impacted…

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Malca Giblin: Longest Serving Volunteer

Malca Giblin, a retired federal employee who earlier worked at the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services, is our longest serving volunteer. She first signed up in 2003, two years after we opened our doors as a powerful voice…

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Kristin Collins: Making the Case

Eighteen months after the 12-year-old girl had been released from foster care and reunited with her mother, the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services concluded it was time to close the case and end the youngster’s protective…

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Nathaniel Wallace: Takes ‘Tough Cases’

As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster children, Nathaniel Wallace likes to take the “tough cases,” the ones fellow volunteers prefer to avoid. “I believe it’s my calling,” says Nathaniel, a grade school teacher and…

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Dianne McGill: Kids Need a Sense of Family

Dianne McGill wanted two at-risk siblings to have successful futures. So, she advocated for an adoption plan that turned their temporary foster home into a permanent and loving one. Dianne achieved the feat as a volunteer Court Appointed Special…

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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George's County

1 day ago

Like many of you, we were horrified by the senseless death of George Floyd, reigniting the outrage that has become all too common following incidents of police brutality. In our discussion with CASA leaders from across the state, we heard from African American colleagues who expressed fear for their sons and daughters, and about having “the conversation” with their children on how to stay safe from police brutality and racial violence. One of these colleagues asked the question, “who will have the conversation with children in foster care?”

Black children are disproportionately over-represented in the foster care system and have disparate outcomes when compared to white children. CASA volunteers play a critical role in the lives of children in foster care and, when appointed to black children, carry the extra responsibility of ensuring they receive the same opportunities as their white peers.

Maryland CASA is prepared to take a more steady, sustained approach in helping to address systemic inequities, especially those found in foster care. This will include prioritizing and committing to:

> Compiling a toolkit of anti-racism resources applicable to the child welfare and foster care system for our affiliated CASA programs and volunteers

> Conducting skill shares to support planning and facilitation of conversations on race and racism with CASA program staff

> Creating a self-guided virtual course and discussion board on race and racism as it applies to foster care and CASA volunteers

> Support CASA programs in their efforts to recruit a more diverse pool of CASA volunteers

> Provide training for volunteers and staff on how to be an anti-racism ally

Today we’re sharing a consolidated resource roundup by Pretty Good Design to aid CASA volunteers, child welfare professionals, foster parents and parents in talking to children about race.

www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4 ...

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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George's County updated their cover photo.

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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George's County

3 days ago

CASA stands in unequivocal opposition to racism, bias and prejudice. The national crisis can feel overwhelming, along with reckoning with the ever-present inequalities in our society. You are not alone. CASA stands with you.

Read our full statement: pgcasa.org/casa-stands-with-you/ ...

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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George's County

6 days ago

You can make a difference in the life of a child in foster care during this tumultuous time. CASA matches youth with a CASA volunteer who becomes their ally and advocate.

Your generous support will bring hope to a child in need.

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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George's County

1 week ago

During #NationalFosterCareMonth and every month we must stand up to protect children in foster care. Now more than ever during this pandemic, these vulnerable youth need a caring adult in their life who will help change their story. ...

How CASA is helping foster kids during pandemic

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This National Foster Care Month, Charell Star, a board member for Court Appointed Special Advocates, joins the 3rd hour of TODAY via video call to share the ways CASA is helping foster youth in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic.

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