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SEATTLE, Wash., June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On June 6, 2022, the Special Advocate/Guardian Appointed by the National Court (CASA/GAL) Association for Children worked with Unbelievably Resilient to host the second annual CASA/GAL Volunteer Day to honor and thank the CASA/GAL volunteers across the country who work hard to make sure children and young people in the child protection system are heard every day . Incredibly resilient is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the negative narrative surrounding foster care.
To recognize the commitment and exceptional service of CASA/GAL volunteers, US Senators Sherrod Brown (OH) and Todd Young (IN) and US Representative Katie Porter (CA) sponsored the CASA/GAL Volunteer Day by Companion House and senate Resolutions before members of Congress.
The day culminated in a hybrid in-person and virtual celebration with remarks from National CASA/GAL Chairman Joseph (Joe) Bankoff; National CASA/GAL Deputy CEO Sally Erny; Unbelievably Resilient Executive Director Keri Richmond; members of Congress; CASA/GAL volunteers and youth tell their stories; and a performance by the Chicago Children’s Choir. In addition, Akerman Academic Excellence Grant recipients Idelia Robinson-Confer, Tawanna Brown and Nishimwe Emeline shared their appreciation for the CASA/GAL volunteers.
The event was broadcast live from the National CASA/GAL 2022 Annual Conference in Seattle, where over 840…
