Podcasts about Court Appointed Special Advocates

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of South Texas is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers to help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are everyday people from all walks of life who are recruited and specially trained to advocate for children in foster care and provide a consistent, reliable adult presence for them during a difficult time in their life. “Our volunteers' first priority is to keep families together whenever safe...Article Link

How can you support the kids and families in need around you?In this episode, Jeff and Phil discuss: Building a business with spiritually aligned partners.  Utilizing a leveraged buyout with your employees so everyone has ownership. Being drawn into foster and orphan care with a Godly heart.Orphan care domestically and internationally. How God blesses a giving spirit.  Key Takeaways: Treat your employees generously. Your assets are your people. Treat people generously in a way that they would never want to leave.Take your skills and talents and apply them to kingdom work. It may be within business, it may be in advocacy. People have a need for your skills. Everybody can do something to help support kids in need. Making giving a priority - God keeps His promises and will care for you if you give in faith.  "We've been redeemed. And we're in the business of redemption. Foster care and adoption and caring for the moms and dads and the families is really a deep part of that." —  Phil Goad Episode References: Family Life: https://www.familylife.com/Every Child Arkansas: https://everychildarkansas.org/Restore Hope: https://www.restorehope.io/100 Families Initiative: https://www.restorehope.io/100families About Phil Goad: Dr. Goad and his wife, Starla, have three children and 10 grandchildren. Phil is a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the foster care program in Pulaski and Perry Counties, Arkansas. Dr. Goad also serves as Chair of the Every Child Arkansas (ECA) Executive Leadership Council. ECA is a state-wide network of advocates, agencies and other organizations working together in trust-building collaboration to fill the biggest gaps in foster care and adoption in Arkansas. Phil and Starla serve with organizations involved in care of orphans and vulnerable children in the US and around the world. They are actively involved in their church and love to teach and mentor others who share a desire to follow in the steps of Jesus Christ. They have a passion for marriage ministry and are long-time supporters of FamilyLife, previously headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2021, Dr. Goad retired from CTEH, LLC, an environmental and public health consulting firm, where he served as Co-Founder, CEO and Principal Toxicologist. CTEH is a national leader in helping governments, businesses and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made disasters. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas (1977) and a Ph.D. degree in Interdisciplinary Toxicology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1982). Starla received a bachelor's degree in Home Economics from Harding College (1976). Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

There are 19 local programs across Oregon that recruit, train, supervise and support volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children and youth. The programs operate independently with their own budgets and are funded through a mix of state dollars, private donations, philanthropic grants and community fundraising.  This fiscal year, they were also expecting to get a one-time allocation of $1.7 million from the federal government, which was earmarked for community project funding in Oregon. But last month, the Continuing Resolution that Congress passed stripped this funding, which would have been disbursed through the Oregon CASA Network to each of the local programs, based on the number of foster children and youth in the counties they serve.  Jennifer Mylenek, the executive director of CASA of Jackson and Josephine Counties, and Mary Collard, the executive director of CASA of Eastern Oregon, join us to talk about how they’re coping with the impact of the loss of these funds within their rural communities. 

Taylor Polidore Williams Currently leading the cast of Netflix's BEAUTY IN BLACK, Taylor stars as Kimmie, a stripper whose fate takes a turn when she crosses paths with the wealthy, dysfunctional family behind a cosmetics dynasty and a devious trafficking scheme. This past summer, Taylor was seen starring opposite Meagan Good in Tyler Perry and Amazon Prime Video's fan favorite film DIVORCE IN THE BLACK, which topped the Amazon charts for several weeks after its debut. Taylor is perhaps best known for heavily recurring in FX's critically acclaimed SNOWFALL as well as The CW's ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMING. She is also an accomplished voice over artist, having voiced characters for Nickelodeon, Disney, and Peacock, among others. Taylor is a proud alumna of HBCU Clark Atlanta University and is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is extremely passionate about the rights and welfare of young people and is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for youth in foster care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textOn this 60th episode of the VCA Voice Podcast, Dr. Kerl welcomes Dr. Anne Kimmerlein and Dr. Christian Leutenegger to discuss their pivotal study on the occurrence of COVID-19 antibodies in pets. Listen in as they share their journeys in veterinary medicine, the challenges faced in conducting a nationwide study, and their significant findings that reveal the infection rates of Covid-19 in dogs and cats. This conversation emphasizes the importance of One Health, the interconnectedness of human and animal health, and the need for collaboration in veterinary research. You can read more in depth about their work in this article mentioned in the podcast. Dr. Anne Kimmerlein received her DVM degree from the University of Minnesota. She holds a Masters of Preventive Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis and is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Dr. Kimmerlein began her veterinary career as an animal shelter veterinarian and remains passionate about increasing access to veterinary care and reducing pet overpopulation. She lives in Sacramento, CA where she volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for a foster youth and enjoys cycling, baking, and caring for her extensive orchid collection.Dr. Christian M. Leutenegger graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland in 1992. He completed a doctoral thesis developing recombinant vaccines for FIV. After a postdoctoral course in medical science, he completed a PhD testing the first DNA vaccines in veterinary medicine. He developed a strong interest in molecular immunology and virology andstarted to develop early protocols for DNA quantification using real-time PCR. In 1999, he founded the Real-time PCR Research and Diagnostics Core Facility at the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis and expanded services until 2006. After 13 years at IDEXX Laboratories introducing standardized molecular diagnostics in the veterinary industry, he joined Antech Diagnostics toexpand the molecular testing portfolio. He has an extensive network of collaborators and published over 250 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters.Visit our website: vcavoice.comAll episodes produced by dādy creative

The official name of CASA of Galveston County is Court Appointed Special Advocates, but a more accurate one might be superheroes. This group of volunteers works with every child in the CPS system, making sure all their needs are met and advocating for their best interests, always.In what can be a tumultuous time for these kids, CASA volunteers are a steady presence, always there for them. In this episode of "Texas City Tells" find out more about this amazing organization in our community and learn how you can get involved.

Jenna Biancavilla is a trailblazing entrepreneur on a mission to empower people to take charge of their financial future. In 2016 Jenna launched her company, Pearl Capital Management, a fiduciary financial planning firm advising on over $180 Million in assets under management. Alongside her sister, she co-founded Svvy, a disruptive technology company aiming to revolutionize the financial services industry by empowering women investors and providing them with vetted advisor connections they can trust. Jenna is also deeply committed to giving back to her community. She volunteers with several charities, including mentoring foster children through Court Appointed Special Advocates and is a foster mom to a rotating cast of shelter dogs.

CASA of SLO County volunteers assist children removed from their parent's custody. Join host Fred Munroe and his guests Thursday afternoon, from 1-2 pm on KCBX.

On this week's episode, host Allison Donahue, program manager at The Rapidian, speaks with Stephanie Sheler, Executive Director of CASA of Kent County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Kent County organizes and empowers community members to provide best-interest advocacy for children in Kent County's child welfare system. Their program connects concerned citizens with the family court to make a lasting impact on the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Stephanie also spoke about CASA volunteer opportunities. She noted that CASA volunteers come from different backgrounds and experiences. Some are students, some are working, some are retired, and some are stay-at-home parents. CASA volunteers are essential advocates in the family court system, they do not need any special legal or social work training. They also do not need to be licensed foster parents because they do not provide care or housing for children. Instead, CASA volunteers come as they are, with open minds and open hearts. Online: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Kent County

Send us a textIn this episode, Sarah Johnson, Executive Director of Yamhill County CASA, shares how Court Appointed Special Advocates are making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. For many children, navigating the court system can feel overwhelming and lonely, but CASA volunteers provide the stability, advocacy, and hope they desperately need.In this episode, you'll learn:What a CASA is and the critical role they play in a child's lifeHow the CASA program started and why it's so importantReal-life stories of how CASAs have made a differenceHow you can get involved and help change a child's storyTo learn more about Yamhill County CASA, visit https://yccasa.org.This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.Support the show

The Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in Dauphin County has sworn in eight new volunteers.  Nearly 400 children are in foster care in Dauphin County, and the advocates work to ensure the safety of abused and neglected children in the county. Now that the new volunteers have been sworn in, the program in Dauphin County has 40 advocates. Will Foster, Executive Director of the CASA Program in Dauphin County says this will positively impact the youth in foster care. “It's really wonderful. Our program in a very short amount of time has gotten to the 40 mark for volunteers. And as I said earlier, it's a 1 to 1. So that means at least 40 children in our system are having a 1 to 1 experience. And that impact goes even beyond that, because some of our counselors have 2 or 3 kids, one has four. But that's the special circumstance that just gives a few more kids an extra set of eyes and ears that that can help them, “said Foster. Maurice Knight is a newly sworn volunteer with CASA. He has served 23 years in the Military and during a National Night Out event in Lower Paxton Township, he spoke with someone within the program and wanted to give back to the community. I like to see the fruits of the labor, so I'm looking forward to meeting the child or teenager that I'll be paired with and then watching them get through and hopefully, you know, lead to a successful life, “said Knight. CLICK here to apply to be a volunteer. CASA in Dauphin County is also asking for donations for their virtual giving tree which will benefit the children in foster care. The virtual giving tree is the agency's one and only annual fundraiser. "They can donate a certain amount of money or however much money that they would like to donate and they can put a little message up or a picture up and then people can go on and read the stories. And it's pretty a pretty amazing fundraising event that we do, "said Foster. CLICK here to donate to the virtual giving tree.  Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this episode, we're honored to welcome Molly Petrie, Executive Director of CASA, to share the vital role Court Appointed Special Advocates play in the lives of children navigating the court system due to abuse or neglect.As we explore pressing issues like child homelessness and the growing need for volunteers, Molly highlights how CASA's work directly impacts the lives of those walking beside you today—children who need guidance and support. With over 650 children in Shawnee County requiring care, the need for community involvement is more urgent than ever.To learn more about TRM Ministries: Click Here!To support TRM, Click Here! Send us a Message!

For our latest “At Work With” episode, where we talk to Pacific Northwesterners with cool jobs and ask them your questions about what it’s like to do what they do, we bring you along as we go to work with a burlesque performer, private investigator and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).    For our “At Work With” series, let us know who you want to hear from next! You can also send us questions you have for our next “At Work With” interview. Email us at theevergreen@opb.org or visit our web page to submit questions.   For more Evergreen episodes and to share your voice with us, visit our showpage. Follow OPB on Instagram, and follow host Jenn Chávez too. You can sign up for OPB’s newsletters to get what you need in your inbox regularly.   Don’t forget to check out our many podcasts, which can be found on any of your favorite podcast apps: Timber Wars Season 2: Salmon Wars Politics Now Think Out Loud And many more! Check out our full show list here.  

Henrico CASA needs your help to stand up for kids who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates and CASA volunteers are paired with children to review their circumstances and advocate for them in court so a judge can ultimately make the best possible decision about the child's situation. Henrico CASA leaders said they are in dire need of volunteers, as 28 children have been referred to them for help over the past few weeks. That number of new cases is alarming, according to Henrico CASA executive director Jeannine Panzera. "We have families that are...Article LinkSupport the show

Tim talks to Tiffany Hunter, a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA in the Maricopa County Foster Care systemHe also chats with Mike Kintner of Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino As they celebrate their 30th year in Maricopa  We'll hear about the innovative ways they've integrated a culture of giving back to their communities involving both their employees and guests- 

Henrico CASA recently swore in four new Court Appointed Special Advocates, who now will join 88 others who are actively serving local children. Henrico CASA recruits and trains CASAs to advocate for children involved in the court, foster care, and child welfare systems. The organization's mission is to help children and families access the services they need. It has supported about 4,100 children since 1994. During May, which is National Mental Health Month, CASA officials are encouraging parents to remember that caring for a child's mental health is as important as caring for their physical health. “As advocates for children...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Rush Record and Laura Brown are back with us today in part two of our conversation regarding Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in Champaign County, Illinois. Rush and Laura talk about the need for volunteers in this crucial role in helping children navigate the court system and how support from the community makes a difference long-term for these children and their families.  

Join us for a conversation today with Rush Record and Laura Brown.  They work with CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates.  This organization recruits, trains and oversees volunteers who serve as powerful voices for abused and neglected children who are navigating through the court system.  It's all about advocating for children in your community who need care.

Families are created in many ways; sometimes it takes an angel.SHOW NOTES:The journey for foster children and their families is fraught with challenges that leave a lasting impact. Foster children endure the heartache of separation from their biological families, moving from one foster home to another, each transition deepening their emotional wounds. Feelings of abandonment, identity crisis, and a longing for stability tear at their young hearts. Meanwhile, foster families bravely navigate a labyrinth of bureaucratic hurdles, striving to meet the emotional needs of their vulnerable children while often facing financial strain.Amid this turmoil, Angels Foster Family Network is a beacon of hope and love. Dedicated to providing safe, stable, and loving homes for infants and toddlers in foster care throughout San Diego County, Angels passionately and collaboratively care for foster children. They work with diverse and exceptional families who dedicate themselves to each child's well-being.In this episode of Raise Nation Radio, we welcome Carla Dobbs and Danielle Tolbert from Angels Foster Family Network. They share how the organization ensures that infants and toddlers in foster care receive the best start in life. Inspired by their founder, Cathy Richman, a former Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer with the San Diego County foster system, Angels Foster Family Network is driven by a deep desire to improve the lives of young children in foster care. Cathy believed that children were best served when they remained with one family until permanency was determined, allowing them to form deep and meaningful connections. She also believed that infants and toddlers in foster care deserved focused attention. Thus, she established the expectation that each Angels family would care for only one child, or sibling, at a time.Angels Foster Family Network provides foster children and their families hope for a brighter tomorrow.Joining us as a co-host for this episode is Nate Cox, Angel's Customer Success Manager at OneCause, who applauds the organization's mission and fundraising efforts and highlights that it truly takes a village.In this episode:Fostering 101Foster Parent LeadershipFoster Care Awareness Month CelebrationImportance of OneCause Customer Success at Angels Foster Family NetworkTransition from Manual Bid Sheets to Fundraising SoftwareImpact of Innovation on Event Fundraising

  There are about 15,000 children in temporary foster care in Pennsylvania. Most of them will return to their family of origin. It can be painful for kids to be separated from their parents or families and for younger children, it may be hard to understand what's happening to them and around them. A new children's book called The Watchful Owl tells the story of a young fox that loses his parents and lives with another animal family. It was written by Heather Paterno, an attorney who focuses on families and children's issues and is a board member of Dauphin County's Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children or CASA. The artwork in the The Watchful Owl also tells the story and will keep kids' attention. It's illustrated by artist P.D. Murray. Both Heather Paterno and P.D. Murray were with us on The Spark Wednesday. Paterno surmised the story,"The story is just a parable of sort of what could happen to a child in the foster care system, sort of told through a family of animals, so that children can understand it. And essentially what happens to Fennec is he doesn't have a father who's around. His mother's working hard, raising the family. And tragically, something happens to her. She gets picked up by a hunter and the great owl, that's a watchful owl, has always circled around the woods and looked out for all of the the creatures in the woods. And he gathers the community together. And they come up with a plan to look out for Fennec and his siblings." Fennec, the young fox is taken in by the deer family after he loses his mother. Paterno that's part of the story behind the story,"There is a lesson there. And really it is how a child can walk through the dependency system. This is a very common thing that we do. We have what's called family group conferences, where whenever a child is in care, obviously you want to keep them and the most natural place that you can. So that's why we look to family members. That's why we look to to community members. You never want to have to pick up a child and put them with strangers. Now this fox winds up being with strangers. But he also has two siblings that wind up living with family members. And it's very common. You'll see that a lot in the dependency system. They have these family group conferences and they bring in everybody. And how can we keep the child in their most natural environment of origin? And who are the supports? Who are the people that we can bring around to help assist this family?" Murray's illustrations help tell the story, especially of Fennec, who is vulnerable,"He's small in most of the scenes. He's little in these environments of these dark woods and larger animals and such. You know, people talk a lot about the importance of representation of kids, how they look, skin color, gender, all of those things in books. But I think it's really critical to -- and Heather has done this wonderfully to capture the needs state of children and to have representation of that. So this does a wonderful job of preparing children or children that aren't in the foster system. Probably build some empathy out of reading a story like this." Murray was asked what the takeaway is from The Watchful Owl,"I think it's a heartwarming story without being pollyannish. It really tells about the foster system when everything goes right, when there's a champion for a child." Proceeds from sales of the book will go to Dauphin County's CASA. Paterno explained what CASA does,"These are volunteers, community volunteers who get trained in child abuse and the dependency system. And then they are appointed either one child or one sibling group, one family group. And they also help to advocate for the child's best interests through their entire court proceedings. And, what I can tell you in Dauphin County itself, we have over 350 children right now who are in foster care. That's a lot of kids. And while each child has what I was, which was a guardian ad litem, I can tell you, is guardians of litem or G-A-L, as we call them for short. They often have anywhere from 60 to it can be 110 children. So it's really tough to know what is going on with all of those children every day. Every moment of every day. What's going -on in school, what's going on in their home life, what's going on, with them psychologically and emotionally. Are they getting checked in and seen regularly? So having this outside volunteer come in and represent that one child or one family where they can devote all of their time, to helping, maybe they can find that one psychological report that was buried, that had that one nugget of information that was helpful. And that's what Dauphin County CASA does. They recruit and they train these advocates, to really make a difference in a child's life."      Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 25th, 2024. Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin files a report on the Bloomington City Council agenda for this week. More in today's feature report. That’s Dorian Villanueva from CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates. She needs help standing up …

For this week we're taking a bit of a left turn and discussing an amazing organization, CASA of Oklahoma County. I believe if you're going to focus on longevity and wellness and wholeness then giving back is part of it. If everything is just for US, then we're missing an important part of having a whole life. Listen in on our conversation with Executive Director Kim Vanbebber and long time volunteer William Calvo from CASA where we discuss in detail CASA's mission (Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA provides trained volunteers to be champions for the individualized best interests of children in foster care and how it's changed not only the lives of children in foster care, but of the adults who work with them, as well. Prime Health Associates

Eight newly trained volunteers will soon be working to help children in need in Henrico County, after having been appointed by the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court to be Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA volunteers serve as mentors for children who have experienced trauma and help them navigate the court process. They also help report observations, progress, and recommendations directly to the judge who is hearing the case. The appointment of these eight new volunteers will allow CASA to continue its work to help the 188 children it has already been appointed to serve this year, in addition...Article LinkSupport the show

Senate Minority Whip Kathleen Riebe is asking the Utah legislature to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. She said she is listening to her constituents in doing so. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson hasn't thought about the ERA in quite some time and wondered what her guests think on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Lisa Walker, Certified Athletic Trainer and teacher at Springville High School, Trish Hatch, Coordinator of the CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and Barbara Smith, Director of Communications for Sandy City. 

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas may become the second cabinet member to ever be impeached in our nation's history. The first one was 150 years ago. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View - is impeachment the right response to a cabinet member when you don't like the way he's doing his job? Her guests this week include Lisa Walker, Certified Athletic Trainer and teacher at Springville High School, Trish Hatch, Coordinator of the CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and Barbara Smith, Director of Communications for Sandy City. 

A recent poll in USA Today showed that 59% of Americans would take a 20% pay cut in order to gain work life balance. Would you? Does that sound like a good deal? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Lisa Walker, Certified Athletic Trainer and teacher at Springville High School, Trish Hatch, Coordinator of the CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and Barbara Smith, Director of Communications for Sandy City. 

We learned this week that there is a new charter school in Utah that is set entirely in virtual reality. This isn't putting a headset on for an hour to study Europe. This is living as your avatar all day long in school. What will the effect be on the students, especially students 4th-8th grades? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they think on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Lisa Walker, Certified Athletic Trainer and teacher at Springville High School, Trish Hatch, Coordinator of the CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and Barbara Smith, Director of Communications for Sandy City. 

Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor  CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com  Chandler's Bio Chandler Lewis, M.Sc (he/him/neurodivergent), is the Founder and Managing Director of 360 Social Impact Studios and the Director of Equity and Inclusion at the Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP). With over 13 years of experience in childhood and adult education, start-ups, non-profit management, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and management consulting. Chandler has a rich history of working with organizations that serve under-represented communities.  His focus is particularly on social impact innovation and mental health. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Washington and a Master's of Science in Organizational Leadership, with an emphasis in public safety leadership, from The Johns Hopkins University. Previously, he worked as the Operations Manager for JustLead Washington, fostering a sustainable network of community leaders who collaboratively work toward equity and justice throughout Washington State. Chandler continues his community leadership as the Executive Director of Circle of Friends for Mental Health, a mental health- focused nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, that provides therapeutic creative arts programming to people struggling with homelessness, addicon, or mental health challenges. In recent years, Chandler has been extensively involved with numerous life science and technology startups in the Pacific Northwest, providing a wide range of consulting services focused on organizational and product development. His expertise lies in supporting the creation of organizational strategic plans, product development roadmaps, clinical and regulatory implementation strategies, and global business development plans.  He also has significant experience working with organizations at the intersection of human services and juice, having spent 5 years with King County Dependency CASA as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad-Litem. Chandler also works extensively with the University of Washington and has served as an Adjunct Instructor for the UW CoMoon/National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program.  He serves as a Faculty Mentor and Advisor for several prestigious programs, including The Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College, Washington State University and SP3NW's Flexible Infrastructure for Resilient Entrepreneurship (FIRE) program, The Washington State Department of Commerce, UW CoMoon Advisory Services, UW CoMoon Labs, UW School of Nursing, and the Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship Program at the Foster School of Business. A certified CCHCP Equity and Inclusion trainer, Chandler leads a 40-hour certification program several times a year. He also holds certifications such as Lifecycles Capacity Consultant, Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Technology of Participation (ToP): Facilitation Methods & Strategy Planning, Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators, and Human Centered Design Workshop Trainer/Facilitator. Chandler has engaged groups at all levels and has provided leadership on projects with organizations including the UW School of Medicine, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), Marshfield Clinic Health System, Providence Health System, the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Health Department, Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), Solid Ground, Mary's Place, and the Washington State Nursing Commission.  We talked about the following and other items Trade mission to Australia with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Rural Opportunities and digital learning DEI Mental Health  360 Social Impact Studios  Starting a VC fund Entrepreneurship Chandler's Social Media  Chandler's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerjlewis/ 360 Social Impact Studios: https://www.360socialventures.com/  

Maya Golden joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about extensive complex childhood trauma and the repercussions of sexual abuse, recovering from addiction, approaching memoir writing with authenticity and vulnerability, the effect of religious and societal pressure on women, telling a story from the safety of adulthood, and her memoir The Return Trip.   Also in this episode: -setting boundaries -self-care and taking breaks -protecting early drafts   Books mentioned in this episode: The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr The Liar's Club by Mary Karr What my Bones Know by Stephanie Foo Heartberries by Terese Marie Mailhot Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming   Maya Golden is an Associated Press-winning and Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist. She is the winner of the Excellence in My Market Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the founder of the 1 in 3 Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides recovery and counseling resources to survivors of sexual trauma with little to no income in East Texas. Maya has been featured on Bally Sports, Fox Sports College, ESPN 2 and 3 and other broadcast mediums including Blackgirlnerds.com, Salon and Insider. She speaks as a survivor for organizations such as the Children's Advocacy Center, Court Appointed Special Advocates and Kids Aspiring to Dream. The Texas A&M alum's career includes experience as a sports anchor/reporter and television production editor, newscast writer, field producer and print writer. She is a member of the Writer's League of Texas, Women's Fiction Writers Association and the East Texas Writers Guild. Connect with Maya: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maya_Golden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodasgolden Facebook: facebook.com/MGBWrites Website: www.goodasgolden.com Get Maya's Book: Amazon: https://a.co/d/gXivHue Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-return-trip-maya-golden/1143537245?ean=9781990253669 Blackstone Publishing: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-return-trip-maya-golden/1143537245?ean=9781990253669 BookShop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-return-trip-a-memoir-maya-golden/20099457?ean=9781990253669   Help shape upcoming Let's Talk Memoir content - brief survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc775_hBto2kStOenlvA6lJtitLlYjzIrqRtM3zN3mx91Cz1Q/viewform?usp=pp_url Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, American Literary Review, Hippocampus, The Iowa Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards and the Housatonic Book Awards. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, the Best of the Net, and the Best Microfiction Anthology, and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' Eludia Award and the Page Turner Award for Short Stories. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ More about HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE, a short story collection: https://ronitplank.com/home-is-a-made-up-place/ Connect with Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

  There are about 15,000 children in foster care and part of the child welfare system in Pennsylvania. Nearly half of those in foster care haven't found a job four years after leaving the system. Young women in foster care are two and a half times more likely to become pregnant by the age of 19. One county in Central Pennsylvania has a record number of foster children in the county's child dependency system right now. Dauphin County has more than 360 kids, ranging in age from infant to 17, in the system. Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASA has a mission to recruit, train, educate and supervise volunteers to work with these children and report back to the court to help a judge in placement. On The Spark Thursday, Will Foster, the Executive Director of Dauphin County CASA was asked why there are so many children in foster care now,"It's the time of year, but also you have to think globally that there are so many things going on in our society today that are causing a lot of strife for a lot of families. I mean, the working poverty level is higher than it was once upon a time or lower than it was. Families are just kind of struggling. Mental health issues seem to be a lot more prevalent. And when you have those kind of kind of things happening, you tend to get other side effects, which would be what a lot of our kids are experiencing." Kim St. Clair, CASA's Program Supervisor, was also on the program,"Our job is to talk to everyone in this child's life. Caseworker, bio mom, foster parent, teachers, coaches, whoever is in this child's life and bring all the information together so that judges can see a full picture of what this child's life looks like. And that helps them make the decisions. So within these reports, we pretty much have a template. We include all of those folks they are heading and underneath what we have found out from all of them, the end family concerns, family strengths and any recommendations we feel we can make because of what we know about this child and furthering their future and what what they need to have in it." The Dauphin County CASA has only 17 volunteers to work with the foster children and St. Clair said they could use more. CASA says children they've worked with are more likely to find a safe, permanent home and to succeed in school, and are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system.  Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school.  Marie McGarry and Catherine Cotovsky share their perspective as parents on the impact that Purple Star schools can have on our military-connected children.      This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Texas Education Agency. To learn more, visit https:  https://tea.texas.gov/.     Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:    Bio:    Marie McGarry, M.Ed., is an educator, military spouse, and proud Mom to two military-connected teens. Marie earned a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction focusing on literacy education from Lesley University in her home state of Massachusetts. She was an elementary classroom teacher for over 10 years. She has worked for the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) since 2017 as a Master Parent Educator, webinar and podcast presenter, and professional development trainer.  Marie is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) and is a trained Special Education Advocate who works with families in the Northern Virginia area.      Catherine Cotovsky joined the MCEC® team in 2021, where she serves as a parent educator, webinar presenter, and professional development trainer. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate, Catherine also attended law school at the University of Illinois and practiced civil defense litigation and family law for several years. She has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for youth in the Kansas judicial system and as a volunteer instructor for Army Community Service. Catherine has also been a military spouse for over 16 years. She and her husband met in their hometown near Chicago and now share three daughters.        Resources:    https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools    https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/military-families/purple-star-campus-designation     

Questions Covered: 18:12 – What’s your perspective on how to respond to people in the prolife movement who say that the adoption system is broken? 23:40 – I’m in my 60's, what can I do at my age? 33:20 – My daughter is adopted and has a wound of rejection. Do you have advice on how to help her? 41:10 – I'm an adoptee and have worked in the Juvenile justice system. The courts have a program called Court Appointed Special Advocates that helps as well. 44:56 – Are there foster care opportunities for medically fragile infants? 49:05 – How can adoption be made more of a first choice instead of second choice? …

Nicholas Yrizarry is the CEO of Align Wealth Advisors. An alumnus of Princeton University, with nearly 30 years as a financial professional, Nicholas values his unique relationships with his clients. His personalized wealth management approach helps investors create financial stability, aligned with a desirable lifestyle. Some of the nation's leading media outlets have called on Nicholas for his insight on issues impacting investors and their money. His commentary has been featured in outlets that include The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, MSNBC.com, Fox News, ABC News, and Bankrate.com, and he has also appeared on CNBC. Nicholas served on the board of trustees for the Laguna Playhouse from 2016 through 2019 and loves to support the arts. As a classical guitarist, he has performed at The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, and for charitable organizations such as Laguna Art Museum, Laguna College of Art & Design, Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County (CASA) and Project HOPE Alliance. A native of Toms River, New Jersey, Nicholas currently makes his home in Monarch Beach, California. He is the proud father of three grown children: Jasmine, Shannon and Dustin. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. Catch up on past Critical Mass Business Talk Show interviews... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHKT2gmF LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2PzRhjQ Podbean: https://lnkd.in/eWpNVRi Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRd_863w Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gruexU6m #orangecountyca #mastermind #ceopeergroups #peergroups #peerlearning

In this episode of Vegas Business Spotlight, hosts Tim Knifton and Marco Salinas sit down with Jenifer Page, the President of Champions for CASA. Jenifer shares her inspiring journey from a successful corporate career to dedicating her time and passion to helping foster children in Southern Nevada.With over 3,200 children living in foster care in the region, Jenifer sheds light on the critical need for CASA volunteers. CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, aims to provide a voice for abused and neglected children within the child welfare system. Jenifer explains that every child in foster care should ideally be assigned a CASA volunteer, but unfortunately, there are currently only 300 volunteers available, leaving many children underserved.Through Champions for CASA, Jenifer and her team work tirelessly to raise awareness and recruit more volunteers. They collaborate with local businesses and community partners, organize tabling events, and engage in one-on-one conversations to spread the word about the transformative impact that CASA volunteers can make in a child's life.Jenifer shares a heartwarming success story of a young boy named “Mark”, whom she worked with as a CASA volunteer. Mark had experienced multiple foster placements and disrupted adoptions, causing him to lose hope. Jenifer's dedication and support helped him find stability, education, and ultimately a loving family through adoption. She emphasizes the importance of providing these children with positive role models who can open their eyes to a world of possibilities.Listeners are encouraged to consider becoming CASA volunteers or supporting Champions for CASA financially. Jenifer emphasizes that even spreading awareness about CASA and the dire need for volunteers can make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children, breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect.Join Tim and Marco in this enlightening episode as they delve into the world of CASA and discover how individuals and businesses can contribute to changing the lives of foster children in Las Vegas.About Jenifer Page and Champions for CASAJenifer Page is a passionate advocate for children in the foster care system and the founder of Champions for Casa, a program aimed at recruiting and supporting volunteers for Casa Las Vegas. With a background in real estate development and a deep commitment to making a positive impact on her community, Jenifer has dedicated her time and resources to raising awareness about the challenges faced by children in foster care.Jenifer's journey with Casa began when she became a volunteer herself, assigned to a young boy named Mark. Recognizing the neglected upbringing Mark had faced, both academically and in daily life, Jenifer prioritized providing him with much-needed support and guidance. Through her advocacy, she helped Mark with his academic struggles and introduced him to new experiences, such as his first sit-down restaurant visit. It was during this time that Jenifer realized the powerful impact that a caring adult can have on a child's life.Driven by her belief that entrepreneurship should be emphasized more, Jenifer also shares her personal story of building a successful company in the HR technology space and her transition to a life focused on giving back to her community. She moved to Las Vegas to slow down and explore new passions, eventually finding her calling in championing the needs of foster children. Jenifer's work with Casa not only feeds her soul but also enables her to make a lasting difference by providing support, companionship, and advocacy to children in challenging circumstances.In addition to her involvement with Casa Las Vegas, Jenifer is an entrepreneur in the Las Vegas Valley, engaging in real estate development, affordable housing communities, senior housing communities, and various other business investments. Her diverse professional background allows her to bring a unique perspective to her work as a volunteer and as the founder of Champions for Casa.Jenifer is dedicated to spreading awareness about Casa and encouraging others to get involved. Through her engaging storytelling and personal experiences, she aims to inspire individuals to become Casa volunteers and provide much-needed support to the thousands of children living in foster care in Southern Nevada. Jenifer's work is a testament to her unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and her belief in the power of community support and mentorship.championsforcasa.orgAbout The Show Sponsor:“Vegas Business Spotlight” podcast is proudly sponsored by RSVP Las Vegas, your premier direct mail postcard service in the heart of Las Vegas. With a commitment to delivering outstanding results and effective marketing solutions, RSVP Las Vegas specializes in helping businesses connect with their target audience through direct mail.Visit their website at RSVPLasVegas.com to explore the range of direct mail services they offer. From designing eye-catching postcards to precisely targeting your desired audience, RSVP Las Vegas has your direct mail marketing needs covered. Their team of experts is dedicated to helping your business make a lasting impression and drive results.Whether you're launching a new marketing campaign, promoting a special offer, or aiming to boost brand awareness, RSVP Las Vegas is your trusted partner in direct mail marketing success. Contact them at (725) 333-8660, and their knowledgeable team will be ready to assist you.Experience the power of effective direct mail marketing with RSVP Las Vegas. Trust their expertise and enjoy the benefits of reaching your audience directly. Visit their website or give them a call today to start your next successful marketing campaign with RSVP Las Vegas, your premier direct mail postcard service in Las Vegas.Vegas Business Spotlighthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/vegas-business-spotlight/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/changing-lives-jenifer-page-on-empowering-foster-children-through-champions-for-casa-las-vegas

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On this episode, we sat down with Mary Kay Pivovarnik, Executive Director of CASA of Luzerne County. If you're not familiar, CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and what they do is recruit, train, and support community volunteers to serve as the voice of abused and neglected children in the Luzerne County court system so that these children will be safe, secure, and given the opportunity to thrive. Follow along as Mary Kay filled us in on what brought her to head up such an impactful organization that serves the children of the 570, and where the future lies for this great group of volunteers!If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook!

Meet Susan Nissenbaum with Washoe CASA Foundation - and a CASA herself since 1995. CASAs are Court Appointed Special Advocates speaking up for abused and neglected children. Assigned to a child for the duration of their court case, the CASA may be the only consistent adult in the child's life in an unfamiliar world of social workers, lawyers, judges, and courtrooms. The foundation is on mission to support the CASA Program through fundraising, advocacy, outreach, and community awareness.  Learn more about the CASA program and the foundation at: https://washoecasafoundation.com/ Schedule a Virtual Coffee with CASA to learn what it's like to advocate for a child in our community at: https://washoecasafoundation.com/get-involved/coffee-with-casa.html

Kade Turner, Executive Director of CASA, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his passion for serving children. He first became involved with CASA in 2017 through the encouragement of former Lafayette City-Parish Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux who was serving as Executive Director of CASA at that time. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA advocates are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to serve as a child's voice in court. They represent the best interests of abused or neglected children during juvenile court and child protection proceedings. CASA is a nonprofit organization with both private and public funding sources. CASA works on behalf of foster children within the 15th Judicial District Court which encompasses Lafayette, Acadia, and Vermilion Parishes. The Louisiana Children's Code lays out the responsibilities of CASA and its trained volunteers who provide independent, third-party, objective assessments of what they see. Funding is provided by the Louisiana Supreme Court CASA Assistance Program, Victims of Crime Act Funding, the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund, private donations and grants. Approximately 340 children are being assisted by CASA and overseen by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Most of the children in need of care are located right here in Lafayette Parish. Volunteers go through thirty hours of training, serve without compensation, and are appointed by the court exercising juvenile jurisdiction.  The judge will verify the volunteer's qualifications, training, and ability to serve as a CASA volunteer, including the ability to represent and advocate for the best interest of the children assigned to him.  You must be at least 21 years of age to serve and be able to commit two years of service. No volunteer is assigned until a comprehensive criminal background check has been conducted.  A CASA Volunteer spends time with their assigned child or sibling group getting to know the child while also gathering information from the child's family, teachers, doctors, caregivers, and others involved in the child's life. Approximately every six months, a report is prepared for the judge (with help from an assigned Supervisor) sharing recommendations for the child's care. Learn more about volunteering with CASA of SoLA at casaofsola.org. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (“DFCS”) which oversees foster care services has lots of turnover and is short-staffed. CASA provides much-needed resources to help families meet the requirements to get their lives back on track. A study showed that only about 23% of families had the necessary resources to meet the requirements placed upon them by the court to be able to emerge from the system. CASA helps parents sign up for classes, arrange childcare so they can attend court-ordered classes, or provide food for the family for those times that the parent must be away. Kade Turner has worked with CASA of South Louisiana since 2017. He assumed the role of Executive Director in May of 2022. A young man (with his 29th birthday coming up soon!) who has found his calling, Kade serves as an inspiration in our community. Kade has also dedicated his life to helping children with health disorders. For 21 years he has been involved with the Louisiana Lions Camp in Vernon Parish for youth in Louisiana with respiratory disorders, special needs, juvenile diabetes, and childhood cancer. Lions Camp is free for qualifying boys and girls of Louisiana. All campers are sponsored by their local Lions Clubs.

Hey Friend- chances are, you struggle with anxiety on some level. Did you know that as a woman you are 2X as more likely to struggle with an anxiety disorder than men and that nearly 25% of women deal with this on a regular basis? Sometimes as Christians we're told to JUST PRAY MORE…but today's guest is here to share that it's OK to have Jesus + a Therapist!Nevitta Mason is a wife, mother and former teacher turned counselor who blends her teaching knowledge, counseling knowledge and love of Jesus into her work. Nevitta is an avid hiker, paddle boarder and gardener... and is also a former foster child, Foster parent and Court Appointed Special Advocate. Because of Jesus' direction in her life, she is a first generation graduate of high school, college and graduate school and is currently writing a book called Day Old Doughnuts. And she is my friend. Listen in cuz Nevitta is gonna not only show us how our physical, spiritual and emotional health is all connected... but also how to use 2-FERS (a fun way to spiritually multitask) by slowing down your head (and heart) with truth....that way you won't waste your time worrying.Can't wait to hear what your 2-FER will be so you can turn “I don't have time to get in the Word” into something as natural as breathing…I pray this blesses, challenges and moves you to action!Follow Nevitta Mason Counseling on Facebook or visit her website for more spiritual mental health resources.And you're invited to the JULY DECLARATION OF DIGITAL INDEPENDENCE CHALLENGE inside the REDEEM Her Time CommunityL.Y.L.A.S. (Love Ya Like A Sis)LissaP.S. Get on the Waitlist for the next REDEEM Her Time Group Coaching ProgramVisit the REDEEM Her Time Website https://redeemhertime.com> Schedule a 1 Hr Schedule-Shaping Strategy Session> Join the free REDEEM Her Time Community> Schedule a free 5 Min Find-the-Time Chat> Submit a question or comment…or leave a review>>> or DO ALL-THE-ABOVE!

Hey Friend- chances are, you struggle with anxiety on some level. Did you know that as a woman you are 2X as more likely to struggle with an anxiety disorder than men and that nearly 25% of women deal with this on a regular basis? Sometimes as Christians we're told to JUST PRAY MORE…but today's guest is here to share that it's OK to have Jesus + a Therapist!Nevitta Mason is a wife, mother and former teacher turned counselor who blends her teaching knowledge, counseling knowledge and love of Jesus into her work. Nevitta is an avid hiker, paddle boarder and gardener... and is also a former foster child, Foster parent and Court Appointed Special Advocate. Because of Jesus' direction in her life, she is a first generation graduate of high school, college and graduate school and is currently writing a book called Day Old Doughnuts. And she is my friend. Listen in cuz Nevitta is gonna not only show us how our physical, spiritual and emotional health is all connected... but also how to use 2-FERS (a fun way to spiritually multitask) by slowing down your head (and heart) with truth....that way you won't waste your time worrying.Can't wait to hear what your 2-FER will be so you can turn “I don't have time to get in the Word” into something as natural as breathing…I pray this blesses, challenges and moves you to action!Follow Nevitta Mason Counseling on Facebook or visit her website for more spiritual mental health resources.And you're invited to the JULY DECLARATION OF DIGITAL INDEPENDENCE CHALLENGE inside the REDEEM Her Time CommunityL.Y.L.A.S. (Love Ya Like A Sis)LissaP.S. Get on the Waitlist for the next REDEEM Her Time Group Coaching ProgramVisit the REDEEM Her Time Website https://redeemhertime.com> Schedule a 1 Hr Schedule-Shaping Strategy Session> Join the free REDEEM Her Time Community> Schedule a free 5 Min Find-the-Time Chat> Submit a question or comment…or leave a review>>> or DO ALL-THE-ABOVE!

Welcome to this brand new episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from all sorts of people within the nonprofit hemisphere. I'm your host, Matt Barnes, and I hope you're ready for an exciting episode. Join me, as I speak to a very special guest I have had my eye on since the start of the podcast: Matthew Wadlinger, Chief Strategy Officer at the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County (CASA OC), and also a good friend of mine! We delve into the importance of injecting humanity into your nonprofit marketing; how to inspire others to make a difference with you; and what exactly ‘servant leadership' means!

Jayne Amelia speaks with Charity Chandler-Cole. Charity is an author, scholar and activist and "... the CEO of CASA of Los Angeles, Court Appointed Special Advocates for youth impacted by the Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems. Born and raised in Los Angeles and having harshly endured its child welfare and juvenile justice systems, she has spent over a decade helping to influence and impact social structures, policies and systems that have negatively and disproportionately impacted and oppressed foster youth and vulnerable communities. Charity works passionately to address the issues and challenges plaguing our communities, women and youth and uses her powerful story of redemption and triumph to inspire people under the mantra, 'If Charity can do it, then so can I.' Charity believes strongly in changing the narrative and outcomes surrounding system impacted individuals and uses her many platforms to engage, educate, develop and empower people from all walks of life to be change agents, visionaries, and successful agents of society, regardless of their upbringing or past.In addition to leading CASA of Los Angeles, Charity serves in several highly impactful positions, including her role as Commissioner with LA County Children & Families, where she is co-chair of its Racial Justice Committee; African American Advisory Board to District Attorney, George Gascon; and is currently pursuing her Doctorate's Degree in Educational Leadership for Social Justice at her Alma mater, Loyola Marymount University. Charity is one of the original founding board members for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a non-profit that works to end mass incarceration in California, where she served the board for eight years, four of which as board chair. Charity was also one of the first people with lived experience to serve California's Board of State and Community Corrections', Juvenile Justice Standing Committee. Charity is a wife and mother to four beautiful children and was, until recently, a relative caregiver and legal guardian to her nephew for 12 years."CharityChandlerCole.comand her new book Stranger Danger 2023IG@charity_chandlercoleCASAla.orgSee bonusbabies.org to know more about what we are doing and please donate to support us by making a 100% tax-deductible contribution. Yeah!IG@bonusbabiespodcastTW@BonusBabiesPodFB@BonusBabiesPodcast

⚖️ Melissa is joined for by Judy Simpson and Brad Zebelski to discuss the role of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in the NJ foster family system. Episode Page: https://mightymerp.com/court-appointed-special-advocate Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties is an organization that provides volunteer support to children in foster care. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child's best interests in court proceedings. CASA for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties, works to ensure the safety and well-being of children in foster care, especially those who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. CASA Link: https://casaacc.org/ ⚖️ Follow the podcast: https://mightymerp.com ⚖️ Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/ Niche Business Podcasts: https://nichepodcastpodcast.com

Got Something to Say is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union – We Get U! Jamie Brooks from CASA of Southwest Michigan talks about upcoming training for new Court Appointed Special Advocates as well as other ways you can get involved with CASA through volunteering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are over 4,000 foster children living in Connecticut. May is Foster Care Month. From what's seen on TV and the media, foster care looks like a selfless, philanthropic act; willing foster parents open up their homes to children in need.  But being a foster parent is a complicated job that requires many layers of kindness and sensitivity. Laura is a foster parent based out of California. She received a lot of attention sharing a video about her experience as a foster mom and continues to share her experience and advice on social media. The topics range from navigating relationships between foster parents and biological parents, to preparing your home before you become a foster parent. We talk about this complex system involving caretakers, lawmakers, and of course, the children placed in the state's care. If you have direct experience with the foster care, we want to hear from you. GUESTS: Laura: a foster parent in California and she manages Foster Parent Partner Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes: Connecticut Department of Children and Families Josiah Brown: Executive Director of Connecticut CASA, a statewide network of volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates who work to advance the best interests of children Tricia Goldburn: Court Appointed Special Advocate, Connecticut CASA Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 1st, 2023. Later in the program, we hear Big Talk host Michael Glab speak with all three of the candidates running for mayor of Bloomington. More in today's feature report. That’s Dan Cates from Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA. Right now there is …

In this episode of Henrico Happenings, Victoria is joined by Kristin Blalock from Henrico CASA. You can learn how to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and work with judges to help meet the needs of abused and neglected children in the area. Also hear about the Home for Good event, and how you can enter to win a one-of-a-kind childrens playhouse. For more information on Henrico CASA, visit henricocasa.org

At some point in our lives, we all experience getting stuck. Whether it's in our personal or professional lives, we face obstacles that seem insurmountable. However, getting stuck doesn't have to mean the end of our journey. Lekeisha Mosley is a highly successfully Author, Business Identity Consultant, Identity & Self-Awareness Coach and the owner of MyIdentityDrivenLife, LLC. She is also a certified coach, speaker, and teacher through the John C. Maxwell Team. Lekeisha has been committed to saving lives as she works as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children worldwide. Lekeisha has continued her education and received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and her Master's Degree in Management and Leadership.She has also served her country for 12 years and became an honorable discharged veteran in the United States Army and Air force. Lekeisha is now focused on using everything she has learned as an opportunity to speak and influence others across the world and be an advocate of change to her clients and community.Lekeisha is happily married to her husband Charles Mosley II and have the awesome boys Dewayne Jr, Myles, and Charles III   Current Accomplishments:Radio Personally of the The Lekeisha Mosley Show Podcast Mental Illness Advocate bringing awareness of healing and supporting organizations with informational resources for homeless veterans who need assistance. Author of three published books:How to Get Unstuck: Confused to FocusedFree Yourself: Breaking Free to Enjoy your Journey of Love, Success, and WellbeingSupport the show

My guest, Jasmine Hunt, was looking for a way to help her community when she found CASA. Court Appointed Special Advocates, which is a national association in the United States that supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused or neglected children. In San Antonio, Texas alone there are THOUSANDS of children in this system who could use someone on their side.  Jasmine and I speak about the importance of helping the kids in our community and how you too can become an advocate.

As an Account Coordinator at Altus Marketing, Gracyn Hawkins (‘22) serves an integral role in managing events, fundraising, and communications for nonprofits helping youths facing homelessness. Listen now to hear how Gracyn combined her prior experience as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with her skills in marketing to continue driving positive, impactful change on a daily basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.