News Archives - National CASA/GAL Association for Children https://nationalcasagal.org/category/news/ Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) / Guardians ad Litem (GAL) Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:40:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/favicon.png News Archives - National CASA/GAL Association for Children https://nationalcasagal.org/category/news/ 32 32 Reunification is a journey of hope, healing, and home; celebrating National Reunification Month https://nationalcasagal.org/reunification-is-a-journey-of-hope-healing-and-home-celebrating-national-reunification-month/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:31:22 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5862 National Reunification Month is a time to reflect upon the strength of families who work tirelessly to reunite.

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]]> National CASA/GAL responds to funding cuts and continues service and commitment to nationwide network https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-responds-to-funding-cuts-and-continues-service-and-commitment-to-nationwide-network/ Fri, 30 May 2025 20:16:14 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5832 Our top priority is service and support to the CASA/GAL network, and we will do whatever necessary to continue to advance our mission.

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]]> May is National Foster Care Month https://nationalcasagal.org/may-is-national-foster-care-month/ Thu, 29 May 2025 10:15:00 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5835 Our top priority is service and support to the CASA/GAL network, and we will do whatever necessary to continue to advance our mission.

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]]> Child advocate and author, Joan Ulsher, inspires book club forum with story of strength and survival https://nationalcasagal.org/child-advocate-and-author-joan-ulsher-inspires-book-club-forum-with-story-of-strength-and-survival/ Wed, 28 May 2025 12:15:00 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5836 Read More...

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]]> National CASA/GAL federal funding terminated https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-federal-funding-terminated/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:37:54 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5823 On April 22, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued over 360 notices of termination of federal grant awards. National CASA/GAL was one of the organizations that received notices.

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]]> Q&A with Tawanna Brown: advocate, scholar, and future CASA volunteer https://nationalcasagal.org/qa-with-tawanna-brown-advocate-scholar-and-future-casa-volunteer/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5793 "CASA has been the most consistent support in my life throughout my time in foster care." --Tawanna Brown

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]]> National CASA/GAL and member programs mistakenly linked to immigrant advocacy group in media reports https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-and-member-programs-mistakenly-linked-to-immigrant-advocacy-group-in-media-reports/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:10:00 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5783 CASA and GAL programs and volunteers do not work in federal immigration courts.

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]]> Gracie’s journey to healing and hope with a CASA volunteer by her side https://nationalcasagal.org/gracies-journey-to-healing-and-hope-with-a-casa-volunteer-by-her-side/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:34:44 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5753 For Brenda, seeing Gracie’s transformation was a testament to the power of persistence, love, and hope.

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]]> National CASA/GAL’s commitment during Human Trafficking Prevention Month https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gals-commitment-during-human-trafficking-prevention-month/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:01:53 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5704 Read More...

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]]> Reflecting on an informative and inspiring discussion: National CASA/GAL begins a new network author book series https://nationalcasagal.org/reflecting-on-an-informative-and-inspiring-discussion-national-casa-gal-begins-a-new-network-author-book-series/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:28:00 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=5711 Read More...

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