National CASA - CASA for Children

Video: Dr. Phil and Robin Named National CASA Forgotten Children Campaign Spokespeople

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

National CASA CEO Michael Piraino interviewed on Dr. Phil (May 28 and August 7, 2008)
We believe that children who have been removed from their homes because of physical and sexual abuse or neglect need to have a voice.CASA, we believe, is that voice. Watch the video on Dr. Phil's site.

In the News: Troubled Children in Need of Volunteers

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Jodi Logan lived in seven foster homes as a teenager. Now 21, Logan said one of the most stabilizing influences during the turbulent time was her CASA volunteer. Read the article at the Seattle PI site.

Op-Ed: Time for a Baby Bailout

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST

National CASA CEO Michael Piraino responds to the media attention on Nadya Suleman, the California woman who gave birth to octuplets. Read the Op-Ed.

Video: Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw Invite Viewers to Become CASA Volunteers

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

Dr. Phil profiled a former foster child, interviewed National CASA CEO Michael Piraino and discussed his and Robin’s involvement with National CASA. Watch the video on Youtube.

In the News: Walmart Foundation Awards $1.6 Million to Support Teenage Foster Youth

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST

The Seattle-based National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association has announced a $1.6 million grant from the Walmart Foundation to help address the challenges faced by older foster youth. Read the article at Fundraising Success | Read the article at News Digest | Read our press release (PDF 31KB)

In the News: People Helping People

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST

A CASA volunteer from Georgia was featured in AARP's monthly magazine in September. "We (CASA volunteers) are often the only ones who stay with the child through the transitions of case managers and attorneys....They see so many different people that a CASA volunteer is often the one constant in their life." Read the full article on the AARP Site.

In the News: Making the Resolution to Help During Uncertain Times

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

National CASA President, Judge Ernestine S. Gray writes "Resolving to give more of yourself can only make you feel happier and more fulfilled, and giving your time to a child can change a life forever." Read the article at NewsUSA.

In the News: Judge Hatchett with the Facts of Foster Care

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

National CASA spokesperson Judge Hatchett discusses an issue close to her heart: abused and neglected children in America. Watch the video at WTTG-TV.

In the News: Ever Wonder How Much Difference One Person Can Make?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST

When it seemed like the whole world had given up on a troubled teen, all it took was one caring person to convince her how wonderful life could be. Read the article (PDF 474KB)

Press Release: Fostering Futures With the Support of the Walmart Foundation

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST