by Kaitlin | Aug 24, 2020 | News
Seven ways to support youth through the Coronavirus pandemic 1. Control Your Own Anxiety: Many of us are worried about the current situation and living with uncertainty isn’t easy. Yet, anxiety is “contagious.” Your kids will know that you are nervous even if you...
by Kaitlin | Aug 7, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Motivation: There are two kinds of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside sources – like grades, rewards, and treats. This kind of motivation typically results in short-term success. Intrinsic motivation, in contrast, is what...
by Kaitlin | Mar 10, 2020 | News
On a recent outing, one of our CASA volunteers noticed that the teen they advocate for had lost a significant amount of weight. They alerted the social worker, and within a few days, they were able to secure much-needed therapy services for this teenager. Our CASA...
by Kaitlin | Mar 10, 2020 | News
A story from our waiting list… Christian is a 14-year old boy who loves skateboarding and playing video games when his foster parents let him! In December, police were called to Christian’s house because the neighbors heard his parents fighting. It was...
by Kaitlin | Mar 10, 2020 | News
CASA volunteers everywhere are breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect! Children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect are more likely to repeat the pattern with their own children. Children with a CASA volunteer are more likely to break this cycle. Becoming a...
