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I’ve been a CASA for almost 4 ½ years and have had one case,
Caroline CASA working with the same youth.
Court Appointed CASA: What was your biggest fear/reservation about
Special Advocate becoming an advocate? How have you resolved that?
MG: Not being able to do enough to help. But I realized that just
What DOES a CASA do? being there for these kids is enough because we are their voice
and give them at least one stable adult in their lives. And the
At this point, you’ve probably at least HEARD of CASA of CASA of Caroline staff gives us great support – talking to Shelly

Caroline. You know we help kids. You know we are always and Amy has helped me work through challenges I’ve faced.
looking for volunteers. But what exactly IS CASA and what
exactly does a CASA volunteer do? To give you a better idea, we BT: My biggest concern was whether I would really be able to

asked 2 of our current volunteers to share their initial thoughts make a diff erence. The court formality was daunting too but I
about the organization and some of their experiences since just forged ahead with my tasks to the best of my ability, and I
becoming Court-Appointed Special Advocates for children in haven’t gotten into trouble yet!
the Caroline County foster care system. CASA: Tell us about the positive things – your best
experience and favorite thing about being a CASA.

CASA: How did you first learn about the CASA program?
And how long have you been a volunteer? MG: My favorite part about being a CASA is meeting new
people and interacting with the kids. My best experience was
MG: I would drive by and see the offi ce. Then I started to see

commercials and I felt that was a sign that I should learn more. seeing one of my cases go to adoption by a relative and knowing

I reached out to Shelly (Shelly Kulp is the Executive Director) that child was finally in a safe, loving, permanent home.
and after talking to her, I decided to take the class and become BT: My best experience is also my favorite thing – seeing the

an advocate. I’ve been a CASA for 3 years and have had 3 cases. way the youth’s face lights up every time we see each other. It

confirms my decision to become a CASA and resolves my fear
BT: I received a donation request, which prompted me to

research the organization. The more I learned, the more I of not being able to make a difference. His smile is proof that

thought it might be a good fit for my personal volunteer eff orts. I really am making a difference in his life.
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