“I see our society forgetting about some of our kids, and they’re falling through the cracks. When a child is dealing with trauma and turmoil, they aren’t able to be a child and fully enjoy that time in their life. I want to be the person who speaks up for the child and helps take that burden from them so they can be a kid.”

While our statistics, our stories, and legislative wins are vital, my real hope lies in the next generation, the future leaders who are watching us today, learning that compassion is a verb.

For children being removed from their parents and put in foster care, living with a relative is often the best-case scenario. Alcovy CASA Volunteer Beth Riescher’s first assigned case involved two young kids in this situation.

New Year, same goals: quality advocacy for the children in our community who need it most.

"Poverty doesn’t prevent a loving environment."

Read how volunteer Dwane Forrester champions the best interests of children in our community.

Lindsay Dycus wins the 2024 Unsung Hero Award from The Covington News VISIONS

From Keri Apted and the Newton Community Magazine: Ellen King and other Alcovy CASA representatives have made it their mission to provide the softest landing possible for abused and neglected children taken into foster care by the Department of Family and Children’s Services.

Often, it is in the times when we least recognize or know it, that we are making the greatest impact in a child’s life. Never give up. Go out and love well. 

Your decision to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate, is not only commendable but you will forever be remembered for the heart that beats within you.