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Thank you so much to everyone who made a donation during our yearend campaign! We surpassed our goal of $50,000! Your generosity in giving of your time, money, and talents are how we are able to continue to help children in foster care in Montgomery County. We could not do this work without YOU!

Jason* is a 16-year-old youth, who was referred for appointment of a CASA volunteer because the judge in the case is concerned about him and would like to have an extra set of eyes and ears. Jason came into foster care because he was sexually abused and has related mental health issues. He is currently placed at a residential treatment center and has very little family involvement. He would benefit from having a CASA who would ensure his needs are being met and help him feel less alone.  

Sandy Blasey has been the CASA for 14-year-old Michael* for two years. During this time, Ms. Blasey has enjoyed getting to know Michael by visiting with him regularly, attending his football games, and spending time doing other things he likes to do. Michael attended multiple elementary schools growing up and had a history of inconsistent attendance and poor grades because of unstable housing. Michael has flourished as an honor-roll student over the past two years and has even been able to join the high school football team. Michael has had two disruptions in his placements in recent months, and Ms. Blasey has strongly advocated for stability in Michael’s school placement. This advocacy has allowed Michael’s efforts toward his education to continue.

Ashley Flory worked with 20-year-old Jennifer* for two years. Jennifer came into foster care in September 2018, due to her mother’s substance abuse, and because of physical and sexual abuse, and neglect. Jennifer lived in a residential treatment center and several group homes before moving to a trial home visit with her mother in December 2020. As Jennifer’s case seemed to be coming to a close, Ashley spoke with Jennifer's therapist to get an update. The therapist shared that, while Jennifer had not been attending therapy after moving home, Jennifer had reached out to the therapist informally and reported that her mother and grandmother had kicked her out of the house for a period of time during the summer of 2021. This was information Jennifer had not shared with Ashley or the social worker on her case. Ashley updated the social worker about this situation and the social worker was able to address the issue with Jennifer’s mother and grandmother before the case closed successfully in November 2021.

*Names changed and photos are not of CASA children

* Time and date subject to change

Thank you to each of the following individuals for your years of service and dedication to your CASA youth. Happy Anniversary!

*Donations received from 9/14/2021 to 1/14/2022

Thank you to everyone who made a donation! Your generosity is the reason we are able to continue to help children in foster care in Montgomery County. We could not do this work without YOU!!

Voices for Children Montgomery is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and receives partial funding from the Montgomery County Dept. of Health and Human Services and the Administrative Office of the Courts Dept. of Juvenile and Family Services.