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National CASA - I am for the child campaign

I am for the child who has been abused. Who doesn't want to go home. the child who no longer believes in herself. I am for the child who has been neglected. Who doesn't know where her next meal is coming from. The child who must be the parent to his siblings. I am for the child who was taken away for her own protection. The child who is now in foster care. Who doesn't know who these people are. Or how long he'll be there. I am for the child who's lived in five foster homes in a single year. Who's attended six schools in four years. Who sits in the back of yet another classroom, surrounded by strangers. I am for the child who one day will turn 18 - and will be surrendered to the world.

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Winter 2012 Training Schedule

Our Winter 2012 Training is in full swing!  The complete schedule:

Wed, Jan 4, 2012, 6pm-9pm: Intro & Chapter 1

Wed, Jan 11, 2012, 6pm-9pm: Chapter 2

Wed, Jan 18, 2012, 6pm-9pm: Chapter 3

Wed, Jan 25, 2012, 6pm-9pm: Chapters 7 & 8

Wed, Feb 1, 2012, 6pm-9pm: Chapter 9

Thurs, Feb 9, 2012, 6pm-9pm: Chapter 10 & Case Study

Feb 13, 14, 16, or 23: Court Observations (pick one)

Thurs, Feb 23, 2012, 5pm: Swearing-in Ceremony

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CASA's 3rd Annual Forgotten Children Campaign

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Philadelphia County is hosting its 3rd Annual Forgotten Children Campaign to shine a light on the 4,000 children in the foster care system. One hundred life-size child cutouts, representing a sample of the children in foster care, will be on display in the rotunda. Please stay tuned for information about CASA's Campaign Kick-Off Reception on Monday May 14th!

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