Event Archives - National CASA/GAL Association for Children https://nationalcasagal.org/category/event/ Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) / Guardians ad Litem (GAL) Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:34:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://nationalcasagal.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/favicon.png Event Archives - National CASA/GAL Association for Children https://nationalcasagal.org/category/event/ 32 32 National CASA/GAL hosts Book Club Discussion with Dr. Reuben Jonathan Miller https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-hosts-book-club-discussion-with-dr-reuben-jonathan-miller/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:48:42 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=4260 “What family reunification services tries to do is try to prepare the child and the mother, father, parent, to reconnect and bridge the divide that’s caused by the absence that the prison enforces,” said Miller.

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National CASA/GAL announces 2022 Awards of Excellence winners https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-announces-2022-awards-of-excellence-winners/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:12:00 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=4222 These awards honor volunteers, staff, judges and others who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to provide best-interest advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

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The National CASA/GAL Association for Children and Unbelievably Resilient host CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day June 6 https://nationalcasagal.org/the-national-casa-gal-association-for-children-and-unbelievably-resilient-host-casa-gal-volunteers-day-june-6/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:11:00 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=4219 “I hope that through the celebration of this day, people nationwide will have the chance to better understand the critical role a CASA/GAL volunteer plays in the lives of young people,” said National CASA/GAL CEO Tara Lisa Perry.

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National CASA/GAL hosts special 40th Anniversary Day of Giving on June 7 https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-hosts-special-40th-anniversary-day-of-giving-on-june-7/ Mon, 23 May 2022 20:47:48 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=4177 CASA/GAL supporters are encouraged to make a gift on June 7, as we aim to raise $40,000 to support the continued growth and development of our nationwide network.

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National CASA/GAL Association for Children hosts 2022 Annual Conference June 4-7; Leading child advocacy organization is celebrating 40 years of impact https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-association-for-children-hosts-2022-annual-conference-june-4-7-leading-child-advocacy-organization-is-celebrating-40-years-of-impact/ Tue, 17 May 2022 20:21:00 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=4148 National CASA/GAL is also celebrating its 40th anniversary and impact, advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

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National CASA/GAL Book Club chats with “Maid” author Stephanie Land https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-book-club-chats-with-maid-author-stephanie-land/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:03:38 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=4062 National CASA/GAL hosted New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Land, in a thought-provoking virtual dialogue with hundreds of CASA/GAL state and local program staff and volunteers.

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The National CASA/GAL Association for Children hosts second annual Walk Run Thrive to raise awareness for best interest advocacy April 30-May 1 https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-hosts-second-annual-walk-run-thrive-april-30-may-1/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:28:38 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=4052 National CASA/GAL invites individuals to participate at their own pace and time, by walking or running wherever they are, on either Saturday or Sunday.

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National CASA/GAL hosts book club discussion with author Lawrence Lanahan https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-hosts-book-club-discussion-with-author-lawrence-lanahan/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:30:00 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=3989 National CASA/GAL Book Club members discussed “The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to Cross Baltimore’s Racial Divide.”

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What we’re reading: Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty https://nationalcasagal.org/what-were-reading-poorly-understood-what-america-gets-wrong-about-poverty/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:00:36 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=3633 Co-authored by Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock, the book covers myths, stereotypes, and misperceptions surrounding the issue of poverty, as well as the realities of poverty. The book also provides insight on society’s view of economic prosperity.

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National CASA/GAL Association for Children featured in Gabriel & Co. “Stronger with Lyndon” Instagram series November 17 https://nationalcasagal.org/national-casa-gal-association-for-children-featured-in-gabriel-co-stronger-with-lyndon-instagram-series-november-17/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:06:24 +0000 https://nationalcasagal.org/?p=3622 The “Stronger with Lyndon” series aims to continue the promotion and support of the Stronger Together necklace ($100) benefitting National CASA/GAL.

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