As we reflect on 2025, one truth stands out clearly: the strength of the National CASA/GAL network lies in our shared commitment to children, families, and to one another.
View MoreAs part of its governance and strategic work, the National CASA/GAL Board of Trustees began efforts to modernize membership categories within the National CASA/GAL Association to better meet the needs of member organizations and to thoughtfully expand engagement opportunities for additional stakeholders and individuals who would benefit from participating in and advancing the CASA/GAL mission.
View MoreCASA of Hancock County demonstrated a powerful best practice by pairing education with comfort and connection during a recent volunteer recruitment event that featured therapy dogs.
View MoreA recent Concord Monitor feature highlighted this beautifully through the reflections of a New Hampshire CASA volunteer who admitted that stepping into the courtroom for the first time felt “kind of scary”—but emphasized that the experience is “absolutely worth it.”
View MoreIf your program relies on Public Service Announcements to reach more volunteers, families, and community partners, this year’s Yes& + Connect360 PSA Director Survey is worth your attention.
View MoreBy intentionally reaching out to segments of the community whose skills and values align with advocacy, CASA/GAL programs can strengthen recruitment pipelines and ensure more children have a trained volunteer committed to their best interests.
View MoreThings you can do to make it easier for people to give and volunteer.
View MoreOn November 13, 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump signed an executive order at the White House surrounded by administration officials and representatives from foster care advocacy and support organizations.
View MoreBest Practice Spotlight: Tapping Into Unique Local Demographics
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