Piedmont CASA Voices
Each child we serve is unique. Each story is personal. Each success is joyous, and each failure is debilitating. This is the roller coaster Piedmont CASA rides every day, sometimes every hour. But every year for 30 years, the most amazing men and women in our community have been taking on this work. Piedmont CASA Voices is their story.
Take a second look
When I was thirteen, I became a ward of the child welfare system. My foster parents, Patty and Eric, had three kids of their own: two boys and a girl, plus…
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How one little boy can tell the story of 30 years
As we wrap up Piedmont CASA’s 30th anniversary year, I’ve found myself reflecting not just on milestones or numbers, but on the children and volunteers at the heart of our…
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So thankful for Team PCASA
In the Piedmont CASA office, Fall is a notoriously busy time. This year, however, may have set a record. As it had all summer, the number of kids entering the…
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Three-in-One
Shortly after my retirement as a congregational rabbi, I became a CASA Advocate. I chose this commitment to fulfill my desire to volunteer in a meaningful activity that would use…
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When backpacks hold a world of meaning
It’s that time of year, when you see kids returning to school with their colorful backpacks full of brand-new supplies. Every year, Piedmont CASA Advocates arrange for school-age youth on…
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Foster, the CASA Cat
Foster, our office’s resident stray, has been part of the CASA family for a decade. She’s fed daily, watched over lovingly by our team, and has become something of a…
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They overcome, and they learn trigonometry
Graduating high school is a momentous occasion for any young person. It’s a crowning achievement, the culmination of years of hard work, grit, and determination. It marks the end of…
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Even better than I dared hope
After decades of working in the business world, I was ready for something more meaningful, a way to give back. As a retiree, I was not in a hurry. I…
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Are you Miss Kati?
My first case as an advocate with Piedmont CASA was back in 2007. She was a twelve-year-old who had been put in foster care due to neglect. As with many…
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