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Children who have experienced trauma often display behaviors that may seem confusing or unpredictable. These behaviors are not random but are deeply connected to how a child’s brain has learned to respond to stress, fear, and uncertainty. To support CASA volunteers in...

DCS announced their FY2025-2029 Strategic Plan. Focal Points Include: Increasing the percentage of families who receive services through Family Resource Centers Increase percentage of children who exit to permanency within 12 months Reduce the disparity ratio of Black...

March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the incredible professionals who advocate for children and families in need. Social workers are at the heart of the foster care system, ensuring youth have the safety, stability, and resources to thrive. Their...

National CASA continues to highlight studies that evaluate the impact of CASA volunteers on youth. CASA volunteers, themselves, can articulate what they witness every day. They see the change in children that have experienced trauma. They know the difference they are...

You’ve talked about it with your husband or a close friend about becoming a CASA volunteer. The need is so great, but the role might look daunting? Did you know that some CASA volunteers agree to share a case and become Co-CASAs? It may be a husband and wife team who...

Compassion is powerful, but when it’s put into action, it changes lives. This month, we’re celebrating those who turn empathy into advocacy—whether it’s supporting a child living in foster care, volunteering time and resources, or raising awareness in our community....

CASA volunteers are crucial to determining a child’s best interest. However, most children in Arizona do not have the benefit of a CASA volunteer. We are always looking for ways to help our supporters make the most of their generosity. One increasingly popular and...

Giving back takes many forms, and the volunteers at AZ Blankets 4 Kids are a shining example of the power of community kindness. Through their dedication and craftsmanship, these incredible volunteers create handmade blankets to provide warmth, comfort, and a sense of...

Living Kindness CASA volunteers see everyday how even the smallest act of kindness can create a spark of positivity in a young person. This month we are highlighting Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 11-17, 2024), a time dedicated to uplifting others and helping...