Purposeful Perspectives: Grandparents Day
For September's Purposeful Perspectives blog, board chair Kim Harrington reflects on Grandparents Day.
In the Field: Preventing The Last Straw
"What Straw stirred in me wasn’t sadness, it was deep reflection. Reflection on untold stories. On the weight of mental health struggles across communities. On the broken systems that overlook, fail, or forget the very people they were created to support." Yesterday, LaDonna Collins led the CASA network and friends in a discussion about the new Netflix film, Straw. Today, she shares some reflections with us on the film and how being a consistent, kind presence in the lives of others can make all the difference.
Meet 2025 Volunteer of the Year Nominees!
CASA volunteers are everyday people with a special heart to serve the best interests of children experiencing foster care. In Georgia, thousands of amazing CASA volunteers serve children and families in crisis every day. One way we honor and acknowledge this exceptional work is through our annual Awards of Excellence. Volunteers are nominated by local CASA programs for our annual Karen N. Sibley CASA Volunteer of Year Award and the recipient is honored at the Annual Conference Luncheon every August. Let's meet this year's nominees for Volunteer of the Year!
Purposeful Perspectives: Juneteenth
For June's Purposeful Perspectives blog, staff member Rachelle Wilson Mosely reflects on Juneteenth.
Purposeful Perspectives: Mother’s Day
For May's Purposeful Perspectives blog, board member Katherine Herndon reflects on Mother's Day.
Purposeful Perspectives: Volunteer Week
For April's Purposeful Perspectives blog, board member Laura Brown reflects on National Volunteer Week.
Volunteer Voices: Meet Marcellus
"I started thinking about ways to give back, to be a vessel for other kids who needed guidance and support. So, I did what many people do when looking for opportunities—I searched online for volunteer programs in Georgia. That’s when I found Cobb County CASA." Today's article marks the beginning of our "Volunteer Voices" series. Hear from Marcellus, a CASA volunteer from Cobb County CASA.
Purposeful Perspectives: International Women’s Day
For March's Purposeful Perspectives blog, board member Daneille Wilkes reflects on International Women's Day.
Purposeful Perspectives: Love in Many Forms
For February's Purposeful Perspectives blog, Advocacy Specialist Heidi Grimmett reflects on the many forms of love. From how love is expressed in her own family, to how she sees love expressed by the families and children connected to us through CASA volunteers, Heidi celebrates cherishing those in our lives.
Purposeful Perspectives: Turning Goals into Action
For January's Purposeful Perspectives blog, Training Director Ali Jordan reflects on the refreshing energy of the new year and shares her personal and professional goals. She invites you to set meaningful goals of your own, like making a difference in your community. Learn why winter is the perfect time to begin pre-service training and how you can become a CASA volunteer by spring. Start the year with purpose!