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Caroline CASA Through their persistence and dedication, CASA volunteers

listen, solve problems and eliminate obstacles. Th ese actions
Court Appointed Special Advocate are especially crucial this year, when children and families
are faced with additional unforeseen circumstances brought
on by the pandemic and changes in our economy. By
A Back-to-School Message
advocating for solutions that address issues with virtual
learning, transportation to and from school or services
The months of August and September are full of the typical through individualized education plans (IEP’s), CASA

back-to-school preparations – stores displaying school volunteers ensure the children they work with have access to
supplies, teachers readying their classrooms, and children the resources they need to learn.
preparing to meet their teachers. This can be a difficult
Every child deserves a quality education and the opportunity
transition period for all families. But the adjustment and to learn and grow as a student. As children head back to school
its associated anxiety are multiplied for a child who doesn’t
in this time of continued uncertainty, CASA of Caroline is
have a strong support system. All kids need things like
grateful for our volunteers’ commitment to our shared vision
school supplies, school clothes, lunch boxes, etc., but the
that every child is given the opportunity to thrive. Having
needs become more complicated for kids in foster care who caring, consistent adults listen and put the child’s best interests
are frequently moved between districts. When a child’s life

before all others can make all the difference! Do you want to
is taken over by the chaos of the child welfare system, these
make a difference and “Change a Child’s Story”? CASA of

things can easily fall through the cracks, making the role of
Caroline is accepting applications for the next pre-service
a CASA volunteer more essential than ever. Children with a training program, scheduled to begin at the end of September.
Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) are more likely to
To learn more or to apply, please visit www.carolinecasa.org
succeed in school than kids who are in the foster care system
or contact Amy Horne at 410-479-8301 or casacaroline100@
with nobody to speak up for them.
gmail.com.
CASA volunteers provide a source of support and stability for

The Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention funded this project under
more than 271,000 children nationwide. A CASA volunteer sub-award number CJAC-2019-0004 and VOCA-2018-0063. All points of view
is frequently the one constant amidst the changes in a child’s in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the

life. They can be a friend, a listening ear, and maybe even a offi cial position of any State or Federal Agency. This project is supported by a

source of advice as the child navigates the new school year. grant from the Maryland Judiciary’s Administrative Office of the Courts number
AOC-G20CA0225I.
They also advocate for the best interests of the child, including

the child’s educational needs. By building relationships with
everyone who has a hand in the child’s education—parents,
foster parents, teachers, social workers, school counselors and
others—our volunteers provide critical insights that can have
a direct impact on a child’s educational success. Children in
foster care often face additional educational challenges and

are more likely to fall behind in school. However, CASA
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