CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit

One caring adult can make a lifelong difference. CASA volunteers advocate for children in foster care by being a steady, trusted voice in their lives. Ready to make an impact? 💙 Click the link to learn how to make an impact: tinyurl.com/2khbvhd4 #Volunteer #CASA #BeTheVoice

"When Sara* first met Max*, he was withdrawn and depressed. Max was struggling in school and did not like reading. Sara took the time to get to know Max and brought him comic books to read, something which changed his life forever." Read more: nationalcasagal.org/casa-volunteer…

A Proclamation on National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2022 whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/… via @whitehouse #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

“Are infants too young to experience and remember painful emotions or traumatic events? A growing body of research suggests no, and researchers believe that if left untreated, trauma experienced in infancy can result in lifelong health consequences.” washingtonpost.com/health/2022/03…

Wraparound Center has added a diaper/baby supply pantry on Wednesdays! Food pantry on Thursday! Plus many more SEL-Trauma Recovery Resources for Peoria families. Details: psd150.org/RT03_02_2022

Preston Hollow, TX resident Juan Nevarez was looking for a way to give back. Nevarez, a native Spanish speaker, found Dallas CASA through a bilingual recruiting event offered by the agency. Read more: nationalcasagal.org/dallas-casa-vo…

March is #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth @ChildTrends reports children & youth with special health care needs enter foster care at higher rates than their peers without special health care needs. Become a CASA/GAL volunteer: nationalcasagal.org/advocate-for-c… #DDawareness2022

The PPS Board of Education will host a Town Hall Meeting for the public to discuss names submitted in the renaming of some Peoria schools. Thurs. 2/24, 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the district administration building. If you have questions, please contact board secretary Cami Ross.

"As we observe Black History Month, @NationalCASAGAL is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In 2020, we created the DEI Learning Center to offer staff and volunteers special training resources..." Read more: nationalcasagal.org/during-black-h… #BlackHistoryMonth

Only a couple weeks left to enter the 2022 Youth Voice Writing Contest. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your wisdom and win prizes for it! j.mp/3wYE65k

A new children's book focused on a boy living with his grandmother as they both cope with his mother's incarceration bit.ly/3qI3F9t

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday & legacy of service, consider becoming a CASA/GAL volunteer. You can receive training to be an advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Find a program near you: nationalcasagal.org/our-work/progr…. #MLKDayofService

Become a CASA volunteer with CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. casaofthetenth.org/volunteer-as-a…

Children who experience domestic violence are at an increased risk for PTSD, aggressive behavior, anxiety, impaired development, & academic problems. CASA/GAL volunteers help strengthen families by making recommendations for services & resources. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Today, Kappa Alpha Theta celebrates #ThetaDayofService to honor their founder @BettieLocke. Thank you for your incredible commitment to your communities and especially for volunteering with CASA & GAL programs across the country! #ThankYouThetas

According to the most recent AFCARS report, of the approximately 424,000 children in foster care, 32% were placed in relative foster family homes. CASA/GAL volunteers advocate for & encourage relationships with extended family. #NationalKinshipCareMonth

.@NationalCASAGAL CEO @TaraLisaPerry reflects on the important role that extended families can play in the lives of children who have experienced abuse or neglect as we recognize #NationalKinshipCareMonth. nationalcasagal.org/kinship-placem…

For children & youth in the child welfare system, belonging to a school-based organization or team can be a challenge for many reasons. CASA/GAL volunteers make sure the court & school know a child's interests & remove barriers so the child can join activities. #BacktoSchool ✏️

The Child Mind Institute offers practical advice to parents whose children are anxious about leaving them to return to school in the article "Back to School (and Work) Anxiety." childmind.org/article/back-t…