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Kirkman Creek
Carmacks
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Children that have been through a trauma or abuse.
Children that struggle with the simple things in life.
Children that rely on the legal system as parents.
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The Sonoma CASA Program is committed to
serving the abused and neglected children
in Sonoma County who come before the
Juvenile Court for protection. The purpose
of CASA is to humanize the complicated,
unfamiliar, and frightening legal and child
welfare systems for the child victim by
providing a trained volunteer who will act
as a consistent mentor, role model, support
person, and advocate.
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The Child Welfare system is not ineffective.
It has good people at all levels, doing a fantastic job.
The job expectation is unrealistic.
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The Child Welfare
system is operated by
professionals.
But, children also need
adult friends.
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To be a CASA is humbling
“You want the Truth?
You can’t handle the Truth!”
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The strength of children is amazing.
I though I was tough. I’m not!
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Even though we may not see them.
Abused and traumatized children are everywhere.
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Each day there are 600 children in Sonoma County in the
juvenile court system.
CASA helps 180-200 kids a year.
CASA has 160-180 volunteers.
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Or make a pledge2 cents a mile = $8.88
5 cents a mile = $22.20
10 cents a mile = $44.40
25 cents a mile = $111.00
Other $ ____________
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Casa is a 501 (c)(3)All funds will go to CASA
All funds are tax deductable
You can make a difference
Please support the CASA Volunteers
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The Yukon Territory The size of Texas
Population 34K
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Training for an ultra marathon
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Live with passion
Help others
Enjoy the ride
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www.SonomaCASA.org
