CASA of Los Angeles

?? Last week, we welcomed 15 new #CASAVolunteers into the CASA community! ?????? These extraordinary #volunteers have completed 6 weeks of intensive training to show up for kids in #fostercare and are ready to provide 1-on-1 advocacy to support their needs. Welcome to the CASA Community, we are so grateful that you're here! Learn how you can join this incredible group and become a CASA volunteer, too - casala.org/volunteer #JustShowingUpIsExtraordinary advocacy #dogood #giveback #volunteering #supportfosteryouth #fostercareawareness #casaofla

This is just a snippet of the insightful conversation on #leadership our CEO Dr. Charity Chandler-Cole had with Kids in the Spotlight, Inc.'s Tige Charity. For more, check out the #LeadershipRealities #podcast on your favorite podcast platform! #SupportFosterYouth #NonprofitLeadership #thoughtleadership

Meet our newest Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers! Last month, 21 caring & dedicated individuals completed 6 weeks of intensive training to show up for L.A. County's kids in foster care. Join us in celebrating their achievements & in welcoming them all to our CASA community! ?? ?? ?? #SupportFosterYouth #Volunteering #LosAngeles #CASAofLA

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It's a celebration of progress. It's an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.” – Former President Obama And when it comes to children in foster care, there IS so much work to do. At CASA/LA we are proud to be leading the work in changing how foster children are seen, especially the Black and Brown children who are disproportionately represented in LA County’s dependency system. The child welfare system reflects systemic challenges that require our attention. Let's unite to foster a system that supports all children and families, and honors true equality. Take action, advocate, and be the change. #Advocacy #LosAngeles #BeTheChange #SupportFamilies #SupportFosterYouth #CASAofLA #Juneteenth #restoration

We're excited to partner with the LA Times to share how CASA volunteers help our state's most vulnerable children. Learn about Jessica's full-circle moment as a current volunteer who benefited from the support of a CASA when she was in foster care, "A lot of people went in and out of my life, but one of the people who has been there since the start was my CASA."

Say hello to our newest Court Appointed Special Advocates! ?? This group of dedicated volunteers (our largest cohort this year!) were sworn in last week and are ready to provide kids in #fostercare with the 1-on-1 support they need to thrive. We are so proud to welcome them into our CASA community! #ItTakesAVillage to do what we do, and we are so grateful for each and every one of our CASA volunteers! Learn how you can join this incredible group of caring individuals and become a CASA volunteer, too ? casala.org/volunteer #CASACrushWednesday #NationalFosterCareMonth #dogood #giveback #volunteering #supportfosteryouth #fostercaremonth #fostercareawareness #casaofla

Our 12th Annual Gala may be this Friday, but our silent auction is live, NOW! Here's a preview of a few of our incredible packages up for bid: - Win classes at Cirque School & fly high as you learn to become an aerial artist! - https://buff.ly/3y9j2Oo - Celebrate #Maythe4th every day when you win an exclusive voicemail recording from iconic #Starwars actor & voiceover artist #MarkHamill -https://buff.ly/4bkXYTa - Be THE tastemaker of your friend group when you host a guided wine tasting party with wine experts for you and 12 guests - https://buff.ly/4b1JYOh So if you're a die-hard Los Angeles Dodgers fan, you love unique travel and dining experiences, or you simply care about kids in #fostercare, you don't want to pass up this opportunity to #giveback & support our most vulnerable youth. Explore our one-of-a-kind auction items & bid now! >> https://lnkd.in/gsmjPG-C << Don't forget to share this post! Anyone, anywhere, can bid on any item - you do not need to be present to win! #silentauction #supportfostercare #winetasting #aerialartist #CASAofLA

Join us for a Fireside Chat webinar this Friday, April 24, 2024. Our CEO Dr. Charity Chandler-Cole will discuss “Advocating for Youth Impacted by the Justice System" with CASA/LA Youth Justice Program Manager Jessica Gonzales, Probation Oversight Commission's Esché Jackson, and Youth Defender and Advocate Maureen Pacheco – a crucial conversation, especially during April, also known as Second Chances Month. Register now to secure your spot - https://lnkd.in/gE96ygmX #SecondChancesMonth #YouthJustice #Advocacy #CASAofLA

Honored to support former foster youth Emi Nietfeld's book talk & writing workshop. Join us for this incredible event tomorrow night! Register to attend here - bit.ly/ENBookTalk

Please join us in welcoming our newest Court Appointed Special Advocates to the CASA Community! ?? ?? ?? #ItTakesAVillage?to do what we do, and we are so grateful for each and every one of our CASA volunteers - their will and ability to provide 1-on-1 support for L.A. County's youth in foster care is invaluable. Learn how you can join this incredible group of devoted individuals and become a CASA volunteer, too. Visit casala.org/volunteer to learn more.