Danville Children's Guild Fall Event with Kristi Yamaguchi
Thank you to everyone who attended the SOLD OUT Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon on November 7, 2011, at Diablo Country Club featuring Kristi Yamaguchi to benefit CASA of Contra Costa County.
The day was a huge success, and we appreciate your support!
Who is CASA of Contra Costa County?
Each year, thousands of abused or neglected children in Contra Costa County come under the Court's care because they are unable to live safely at home. Imagine what it would be like to lose your parents, not because of something you did, but because they cannot - or will not - take care of and protect you. Then into the lives of these children come dozens of strangers: police, foster parents, social workers, judges, lawyers and more. For some, one of these may be a CASA volunteer.
CASA volunteers watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children to make sure they do not get lost in the over-burdened legal system or languish in an inappropriate group or foster home. CASA volunteers help reduce delays and continuances and stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. CASA volunteers maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in each case to best serve the child's interests and best identify and address the child's needs. For many children, their CASA volunteer may be the one constant adult presence - the one adult who cares only for them and provides companionship and consistency. For the volunteer, this means a commitment of a minimum of 2 years and 15-20 hours per month of service.
Because of the enormous number of cases filed in Juvenile Court and dwindling resources to adequately investigate cases, judges are often compelled to make permanency-planning decisions based on less than complete or objective information. A CASA volunteer can make all the difference.
The day was a huge success, and we appreciate your support!
Who is CASA of Contra Costa County?
Each year, thousands of abused or neglected children in Contra Costa County come under the Court's care because they are unable to live safely at home. Imagine what it would be like to lose your parents, not because of something you did, but because they cannot - or will not - take care of and protect you. Then into the lives of these children come dozens of strangers: police, foster parents, social workers, judges, lawyers and more. For some, one of these may be a CASA volunteer.
CASA volunteers watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children to make sure they do not get lost in the over-burdened legal system or languish in an inappropriate group or foster home. CASA volunteers help reduce delays and continuances and stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. CASA volunteers maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in each case to best serve the child's interests and best identify and address the child's needs. For many children, their CASA volunteer may be the one constant adult presence - the one adult who cares only for them and provides companionship and consistency. For the volunteer, this means a commitment of a minimum of 2 years and 15-20 hours per month of service.
Because of the enormous number of cases filed in Juvenile Court and dwindling resources to adequately investigate cases, judges are often compelled to make permanency-planning decisions based on less than complete or objective information. A CASA volunteer can make all the difference.
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Copyright 2007 Danville Children's Guild
Post Office Box 955 Danville, California 94526
president@danvillechildrensguild.org
Tax ID No. 94-2618636
Copyright 2007 Danville Children's Guild
Post Office Box 955 Danville, California 94526
president@danvillechildrensguild.org
