Advocates for abused and neglected children
We would like to call your attention to a great article on CASA that appeared in The Antelope Valley Times. READ MORE HERE: http://www.theavtimes.com/2012/04/25/help-wanted-advocates-for-abused-and-neglected-children/
Posted May 14th, 2012
Antelope Valley Resident Linda Galati Is “Volunteer Of The Year”
Dedicated CASA Volunteer Honored At CASA/LA’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Held At The California Endowment Center Los Angeles, CA, May 2nd, 2011 — CASA of Los Angeles is very proud to announce that one of its most dedicated volunteers, Linda Galati, has been named its “Volunteer of the Year.” Every year, The Volunteer of the Year [...]
Posted May 8th, 2012
CASA Appoints Los Angeles Attorney Dan Nabel to its Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES, CA April 24, 2012 – CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Los Angeles (CASA/LA) announces the addition of Dan Nabel to its Board of Directors. CASA/LA is a non-profit organization whose volunteers serve the best interests of foster children in the courts and in the community. Nabel’s excellent legal experience makes him a [...]
Posted April 30th, 2012
CASA of Los Angeles Appoints Paul Deitch to its Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES, CA April 30, 2012 – CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Los Angeles (CASA/LA) announces the addition of Paul Deitch to its Board of Directors. CASA/LA is a non-profit organization whose volunteers serve the best interests of foster children in the courts and in the community. Paul’s deep experience in operations, technology, and [...]
Posted April 30th, 2012
“I Am For The Child” Mother’s Day Celebration
You are invited to stay home on May 13, 2012 Feel good about not attending this year. No need to dress up, attend the party or listen to speeches. Spend your day enjoying time with your loved ones. Click here to make a special donation online for the Mother’s Day Celebration. Special donation designations: $50 [...]
Posted March 28th, 2012
Glamour Gowns KTLA coverage
Glamour Gowns makes the news! Thanks to all the committee members, donors, volunteers, and foster youth who made this wonderful event possible! Watch the KTLA coverage here: http://www.ktla.com/videogallery/69009596/News/VIDEO:-Glamour-Gowns-2012-for-Foster-Care—watch-Michaela-Pereira’s-report
Posted March 26th, 2012
The Promise of Spring
This is the month of transition. It’s the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring. As Charles Dickens put it, “…Summer in the light, Winter in the shade.” It’s the time of year for new beginnings. You see the signs of renewal everywhere. The weather’s warming up. Plants are coming to life. Yes, March is reliably the promise of all good things to come. Will you help us bring this promise into the lives of children in foster care…some of whom know only despair?
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Posted March 1st, 2012
Honor the Parents Who Are Bringing About Positive Change
We are delighted to acknowledge that February is National Parent Leadership Month! This important initiative seeks to raise public awareness of the need to prevent child abuse and neglect, while promoting opportunities for building and supporting strong, safe families. I’m sure we all support this worthwhile goal…but what are we doing about it?
Posted February 1st, 2012
A Promising New Year…Statistically Speaking
A recent poll taken by the American Red Cross revealed that, while most people still hold a very bleak outlook of the economy, 67% wanted to give more, or at least as much as the previous year, in charitable contributions over the Holidays. Even as they cut back on their own travel, decorations and gift-giving…
Posted January 2nd, 2012
Giving Thanks to our CASA Heroes
We at CASA of Los Angeles feel very lucky… and thankful… every single day. The reason is simple. It’s our volunteers. Our CASAs are the backbone of everything we do to guide and support unfortunate children caught up in the foster care system. They are our heroes and we cherish each and every one of them.
Posted December 18th, 2011
Welcome new CASA LA team members!
Lesley Bois has joined our staff as a program supervisor in the Antelope Valley office with a special focus on children ages 0-5. She has a Master’s degree in counseling from Cal State Hayward and brings much experience working at foster family agencies and in the areas of domestic and international adoptions. Lesley is an [...]
Posted December 16th, 2011
Naomi Adan, Pioneer Artist for CASA-LA
Story by By Eileen Sheiniuk, CASA LA Naomi Adan was a fifteen year old girl, quietly earning a 3.7 grade aver-age at Magnolia Science Academy, a charter school in Reseda, when I first met her and her siblings in December 2008. Later that spring, I met Naomi’s teachers and remember her art history teacher saying, [...]
Posted December 16th, 2011
Justice Jog run/walk raises $15K for CASA LA
Nearly 500 attendees participated in the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators’ (GLA ALA) annual Justice Jog run/walk 5K, on October 2, 2011.
Posted December 16th, 2011
Renne Bilson wins National Philanthropy Day “Volunteer of the Year”
CASA of Los Angeles is very proud to announce that one of its extraordinarily dedicated volunteers, Renne Bilson, has been named “Outstanding Volunteer” by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
Posted December 16th, 2011
Monterey Park Fall 2011 Training Class Graduation
Top Row L to R: Dilys Garcia, Susana Arroyo, Hana Scott-Suhrstedt, Linda Weber, Xiomara Matus, Elton Harps, Adriana Lopez, Sandra Tamkin, Denise Bieker, Kim-berly Landis, Rebecca Rankin, Karen Butler, Lise Lovato, Yanira Diaz, Sarita Carden Bottom Row L to R: Michele Foster, Jackie Keller, Donna Ramos, Rosa Arevalo, Darris Hatch, Judy Rosen, Pat Winter, Sarah [...]
Posted December 16th, 2011
Jasmine McClendon promoted to program supervisor in the Antelope Valley office
Jasmine McClendon promoted to program supervisor in the Antelope Valley office Jasmine McClendon has been promoted to program supervisor in the Antelope Valley office, effective December 12th. Jasmine is a UC San-ta Barbara graduate, where she studied sociology, black studies, and pre-med. Jasmine was the Antelope Valley office’s former program assistant for the past year. [...]
Posted December 16th, 2011
Featured Story
"One day, when I went to school, my mom told me to get off the bus at my aunt’s house after school. Maybe she knew what was about to happen. When I got off the school bus that afternoon, I found DFCS waiting for me on the front steps. My mom had been arrested for drug possession. That was the day I went into foster care...." (Read more)
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