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BE A HERO FOR A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE

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CASA volunteers share their experiences with their youth through COVID-19 as they continue to serve and make a difference.

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CASA for Children of DC is heartbroken and grieving over George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Dion Johnson, Sean Reed, and every person of color murdered by a system of racism and violence. We say their names, and we remember them. We see them, and we recognize the systemic racism that affects the l

 

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​WHAT WE DO

CASA for Children of DC is a leading voice in advocacy for court-involved youth in the District of Columbia. CASA DC connects specially-trained volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to support vulnerable and at-risk youth in foster care and the juvenile justice system. CASA volunteers develop a mentor-like relationship with their youth and advocate for their youth’s best interests in Court, promoting greater outcomes and the opportunity to thrive.

 

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Our Goal is To Ensure That Every Foster Youth in D.C. Has a CASA. 

"My CASA volunteer Samaura advocated on my behalf to my other team members and what I wanted finally started being heard by my team. I called her the glue to my team because she was always picking up loose ends from other team members and always there for me when I needed her."

Dijonia, Former Foster Youth

Building a Brighter Future for DC Foster Youth

Children who have experienced abuse or neglect fare better with a CASA volunteer by their side. Studies have shown:

They are more likely to find a safe & PERMANENT HOME

THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL

THEY ARE LESS LIKELY TO RE-ENTER THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM

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