Antonia Andreoli posted this as a comment but I’m not sure how many people check out all the comments so I am reporting.  Just a reminder, you can shoot me an email, ltdecoste@comcast.net when you wish to have me post something. – Lil

CASA needs volunteers! This is a program that is invisible to most of us – it stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate – fancy name for Guardian ad Litem – someone appointed by the court to speak for the children and teens who are victims of abuse and/or neglect. I have been doing this for nearly 9 years, and it is very rewarding. I have one case that I’ve had for more than two years, a young man in foster care with specific career goals who is doing very well – I saw him today at one of the regular hearings to check his progress (every 3 to 6 months). I try to visit him once a month, and to check in with his school, foster mom, and social worker. There is training session starting soon – it’s not hard. Call Antonia Andreoli 756-9036 if you are interested and want to know more, or call the CASA Supervisor in the Keene Office – Joseph Smith 358-4012.