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JUDGE FRANK SULLIVAN
CASA/GAL INAUGURAL VOLUNTEER'S DAY Day
May is National Foster Care Month which is a time to recognize the vital role that foster parents and CASA/GAL volunteers play in the lives of our children and youth in foster care. On May 18th, National CASA/GAL will partner with FosterStrong to host the first ever CASA/GAL Volunteers Day. The morning of May 18th starts with Congress acknowledging Volunteer’s Day and recognizing the dedication and resilience of CASA/GAL volunteers. Volunteer’s Day culminated with a virtual celebration for all CASA/GAL volunteers featuring CASA/GAL volunteers and youth sharing their stories, and performances by spoken word artist and FosterStrong founding member Slam Anderson and multi-platinum singer/songwriter Andy Grammer. CASA/GAL programs from across the country were invited to recognize their volunteers by posting their photos throughout the day on social media platforms using the hashtags: #CASA/GALVolunteersDay and #ChangeAChildsStory.
CASA/GAL VOLUNTEER'S DAY VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
To acknowledge the commitment, time, and compassion of CASA/GAL volunteers, the National CASA/GAL Association for Children is partnering with FosterStrong to host the first-ever, CASA/ GAL Volunteer’s Day on Tuesday, May 18. FosterStrong is a nonprofit organization comprised solely of alumni of the foster care system, who are dedicated to changing the negative narrative surrounding foster care through authentically sharing their own stories of moving from trauma to triumph and helping young people to embrace their inner strength and resilience. FosterStrong understands the critical importance a CASA/GAL volunteer can play in the lives of young people.

National CASA/GAL and FosterStrong are working with members of Congress to recognize CASA/GAL Volunteer’s Day the morning of Tuesday, May 18, followed by a culminating virtual celebration for all CASA/GAL volunteers at 7 p.m. ET.

CASA VOLUNTEERS SWORN IN ON MAY 14TH
Eighteen CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Sullivan on Friday, May 14th. These volunteers completed 30 hours of virtual training and are now assigned to advocate for the best interest of 37 children in foster care. Also in attendance were Family Court Presiding Judge Burton, Judge Pickard, Juvenile Hearing Master Rincon-White and Court Administrator, Steve Grierson. Also in attendance were Nevada CASA Association Executive Director, Jane Saint and CASA Foundation President, Lorrie Curriden. 
BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER!

Are you interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer assigned to advocate for the best interest of a child in foster care? We need your help! Free informational meetings are scheduled four times every month.