Seattle, Wash., June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On June 6, 2022, the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children collaborated with Unbelievably Resilient to host the second annual CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day to honor and thank CASA/GAL volunteers nationwide, who work hard to ensure children and youth in the child welfare system have their voices heard every day. Unbelievably Resilient is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the negative narrative surrounding foster care.
To acknowledge the dedication and extraordinary service of CASA/GAL volunteers, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (OH) and Todd Young (IN), and U.S. Representative Katie Porter (CA) recognized CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day as sponsors of companion House and Senate resolutions before members of Congress.
The day culminated with a hybrid in-person and virtual celebration featuring remarks from National CASA/GAL Board Chair Joseph (Joe) Bankoff, National CASA/GAL Deputy CEO Sally Erny, Unbelievably Resilient Executive Director Keri Richmond; members of Congress; CASA/GAL volunteers and youth sharing their stories; and a performance by the Chicago Children’s Choir. Additionally, Akerman Academic Excellence Scholarship recipients Idelia Robinson-Confer, Tawanna Brown and Nishimwe Emeline shared their appreciation for CASA/GAL volunteers.
The event streamed live from the National CASA/GAL 2022 Annual Conference in Seattle where over 840…
