A worthy New Year's resolution: Advocate for an abused child

Press release

New Year’s resolutions typically focus on self-improvement — lose weight, stop smoking or exercise more.

This year, why not resolve to do something more lasting, such as improving the life of a child who’s suffered abuse and neglect?

As a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA, volunteers receive in-depth training to advocate in court and in the community for the needs and rights of children in foster care. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and professions but have two things in common: CASAs care about kids and are willing to work to protect them.

“Volunteers get to...