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TxDemChem

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10. I absolutely agree. I have an aunt who is a CASA volunteer and

Reply to BlueToTheBone (Reply #3)

Sun Aug 18, 2013, 05:32 PM

Aug 2013

she said it's devastating to see what these kids go through. Often times, no one looked out for their interests after the removal from their parents' homes. So sad.

I'm glad to see that there are more people aware of CASA here than I could have imagined.

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Casualty of the War on Drugs. Downwinder Aug 2013 #2

All foster children need a CASA BlueToTheBone Aug 2013 #3

Birth parents should get the same assistance as foster parents. Downwinder Aug 2013 #4

CASA is specifically set up for children in foster care. BlueToTheBone Aug 2013 #5

Did not mean to detract from the excellent work CASA does. Downwinder Aug 2013 #6

I know. Most people don't know about CASA BlueToTheBone Aug 2013 #7

It seems that being a foster parent is considered an occupation. Downwinder Aug 2013 #8

Good Point BlueToTheBone Aug 2013 #9

CASA does *not* do excellent work mntleo2 Aug 2013 #12

I absolutely agree. I have an aunt who is a CASA volunteer and TxDemChem Aug 2013 #10

Granting child safety checks to the lowest bidder Doctor_J Aug 2013 #11