As school systems across the state adhere to recommendations for community safety, many are still providing breakfast and lunch to students in need. Details below: Central (+ surrounding areas) Ohio Read More

As with any foster youth, Lisa Dickson didn’t choose the family she was born into. Instead, she was born into a family that included an abusive father – and a Read More

Ohio CASA Executive Director Doug Stephens attended Governor DeWine’s Foster Care Forum at Columbus State Community College on Monday, January 6, 2020. The following is the testimony he shared: Thank Read More

Life is a year-round adventure. Toward the end of every year, we like to reflect on our progress, and give thanks to those who have helped make it so. Last Read More

Oftentimes, change can be a good thing – a fresh start. Though, children in foster care have had more than enough change; their life in foster care began with changing Read More

A child in Ohio was removed from their home, and was having trouble in school as a result of trauma and developmental delays. Terri, a CASA Volunteer from Montgomery County Read More

Family vacation. Slumber parties. Summer jobs. Now that school is out for youth throughout Ohio, most kids are spending their days doing the above. Unfortunately, that wasn’t always the case Read More

To all LGBTQ youth in foster care: We see you. We see that your identity might be a part of the reason why you’re not in your first home anymore. Read More

2018 was a record year for children served by CASA programs in Ohio. 9,521 children were helped through CASA programs last year, which is a 3% increase from 2017, and Read More

According to mass media,  foster care usually looks like a small child living in the mansion of a very rich family and – oh wait, that’s the movie Annie which Read More