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The following are a few success stories we'd like to share with you; evidence that the good work you are doing has such a meaningful impact on our CASA youth.

"I observed him from across the room in the recreation center, jumping up and down and shouting. I approached him gingerly, and, as I came closer I could now hear what he was saying, 'I got a CASA and he's coming to see me tomorrow!' It was moving to witness this young boy's happiness, considering all he had already gone through in his young life."
-- Jamie (A CASA volunteer and group home social worker)

"I gave him his backpack and new clothing for school. He did not say much and just went to his room. A few minutes later he walked out with his new jeans and t-shirt on. He said, 'I am going to wear these everyday'; we laughed and later he said, 'I have never had new clothing'."
-- Tracy (A CASA volunteer)

"We have rules in the group home about tattoos, so you can imagine that I was disappointed when Barry, one of the youths in my group had drawn a tattoo on his arm. I approached Barry and asked him to wash the tattoo off. He was hesitant and didn't want to do it, so I asked him to come with me and I would help him. As I grabbed the soap and looked at his arm I noticed that the tattoo said 'I Heart George'. I asked him, 'Barry, who's George?', and he answered, 'My CASA friend'. Well.. right then and there I decided there's an exception to every rule." -- Liz (Social Worker)

If you would like to submit a touching moment or experience, or an important milestone that you've experienced with one of your CASA youths for publication on our website and/or other materials, please send your information to the webmaster for review. Please include your first name, how long you've been a CASA, how long you have been a CASA to the applicable youth, your youth's first name (although we will use a pseudonym), their gender and age, and your story. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your positive CASA experiences.