Category: News

National CASA/GAL announces the 2023 Awards of Excellence winners

The Awards of Excellence honors volunteers, staff, judges, program directors and others who have exemplified excellence in their efforts to provide best-interest advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

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Walk Run Thrive awareness and fundraising event energizes, connects our network 

Over 700 supporters united for National CASA/GAL’s third annual Walk Run Thrive event from June 9-12, 2023.

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June is National Reunification Month

National Reunification Month allows us to highlight the importance of family preservation.

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Former CASA volunteers now serve as judges who champion children and families

The National CASA/GAL Association for Children is pleased to recognize the Honorable Amanda N. Heath, Judge, Augusta Judicial Circuit/Superior Court, Augusta, Georgia, and member of National CASA/GAL’s Judicial Leadership Council.

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Meet the National Volunteer Council co-chairs

“As an advocate, it is empowering to have my voice heard, to bring challenges we may see at our local level and to not only be heard and respected but to see change happening,” Po says.

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National Volunteer Council gives voice to CASA/GAL volunteers

The volunteers’ perspectives will inform national efforts to recruit, train, engage and retain volunteers, as well as improve the volunteer experience.

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National Volunteer Month — a message from our CEO

CASA/GAL volunteers attend in-depth training and ongoing professional development to ensure they have the tools and resources they need to effectively support the children, youth and families they serve.

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Celebrating women leaders in child welfare — a message from our CEO

In March we celebrate Women’s History Month, and in this month, we honor the pioneering work of the late Carmen Ray-Bettineski.

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Recognizing women’s leadership – Carmen Ray-Bettineski, the founding executive director of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association

During Women’s History Month, we recognize the contributions of women who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities and advocating for those in need.

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Introducing the National CASA/GAL executive leadership team

The executive team leads National CASA/GAL’s support to and engagement with our network of 939 state organizations and local programs as well external stakeholders.

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