As a CASA Volunteer, you never know what unique needs you uncover as you get to know your appointed child.

Sometimes it is identifying the gaps such as a bank account for a minor or a kinship placement that is low on diapers. Or unique situations such as the child who wanted to know his ancestry or a toddler requiring a custom medical car seat. Often it is simply wishes for ballet shoes, basketballs or a trip to the water park. Tiny requests for tacos at lunch, a Saturday baseball game or seeing the lion at the zoo.

At these times, a CASA is not only filling gaps, but building strength in that child’s ability to believe in a hopeful tomorrow.