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Stay up to date on Alaska CASA's events and announcements, position openings, and training opportunities.

Dec 102 min read

CASA Services Expanding to Ketchikan and the Kenai Peninsula!

We have some exciting news to share with our Alaska communities. Thanks to a Growth grant from the National CASA/GAL Association, Alaska...

Jan 42 min read

The passing of Judge David W. Soukup, founder of the court-appointed special advocate/volunteer guardian ad litem (CASA/GAL) movement

From National Casa: We are deeply saddened to share with you that Judge David W. Soukup, the founder of the court-appointed special...

Oct 15, 20234 min read

Alaska Child Welfare Virtual Conference - Register Now to Advocate for Alaska's Children!

We are thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to you for the upcoming Alaska Child Welfare Virtual Conference, taking place from...

Dec 23, 20223 min read

Celebrating the Holidays with Foster Youth

The holiday season is upon us many families are planning, decorating and celebrating. While this is a joyous time of year for lots of us,...

Oct 20, 20223 min read

Juneau CASA Job Opening

Join the incredible Alaska Court Appointed Special Advocate Team! Juneau CASA currently has an opening. What you will be doing: This...

Jul 9, 20221 min read

Welcome to Kaelan Kiernan, Fairbanks Coordinator

Please give a warm welcome to our new Fairbanks program coordinator, Kaelan Kiernan. Kaelan attended university in New York and received...

Jun 13, 20221 min read

LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care

June is Pride Month - a month dedicated to the uplifting of LGBTQ+ voices, celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and the support of LGBTQ+...

Jun 13, 20221 min read

PTSD Awareness Month

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic...

Jun 3, 20221 min read

June is Reunification Month

National Reunification Month is celebrated in June of each year to recognize the people and efforts around the country that help families...

May 22, 20222 min read

National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month and we couldn't be more grateful for our CASA volunteers! From National CASA/GAL: With more than...

May 9, 20221 min read

Welcome to Robin Moffet, Valley Coordinator

Please give a warm welcome to our new Matsu Valley program coordinator, Robin Moffet! Robin was born in Dallas, Texas but grew up in...

Apr 25, 20221 min read

National CASA/GAL Book Club chats with “Maid” author Stephanie Land

SEATTLE, WA – On April 11, National CASA/GAL Association for Children hosted New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Land, in a...

Apr 13, 20221 min read

CASA Volunteer Advocates for Teen with Autism to Achieve Permanency

From National CASA/GAL: SEATTLE, Washington – Thomas* is a youth who has had a long history with the child-welfare system since the time...

Mar 28, 20221 min read

Walk.Run.Thrive

Alaska CASA is excited to be participating in National CASA/GALS's 2nd annual Walk.Run.Thrive event. We hope you can join us! Walk or run...

Mar 18, 20221 min read

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. It’s important to raise awareness about developmental disabilities, which are much...

Mar 2, 20222 min read

How to Talk to You Your Children About the Ukraine and Other Difficult Current Events

One of the jobs as a parent or guardian is to keep our children accurately informed. They might overhear the news, see it on social media...

Feb 21, 20222 min read

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

In 2021 , Alaska's Governor, Mike Dunleavy officially proclaimed the month of February Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. On a...

Feb 15, 20221 min read

Beat the Winter Blues With These Fun Activities

The days are finally getting longer here in Alaska, but the snow is still piling up. There are plenty of ways for you and your family to...

Dec 17, 20213 min read

10 Ways to Keep the Holidays Stress-Free, Merry and Bright

Consider for a moment that your life is like a car, and you’re running from place to place. When the gas tank runs out, there’s no way to...

Dec 17, 20212 min read

How to Practice Self-Love this Holiday Season

The most wonderful time of the year can also come with stress and not as much cheer. The holidays can also be a reminder of the people we...

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