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The nation's first Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program was created in Seattle; Washington in 1977 by Superior Court Judge David Soukup; who wanted to make sure he and other judges were making the best possible decisions about the lives of abused and neglected children. He conceived of the idea of recruiting adult citizens and training them to serve as advocates for children who came before the court as a result of abuse or neglect. In Maryland; the first CASA program began in 1987. CASA of Talbot County was incorporated as a private; nonprofit organization in 1990. In 2010; to meet the needs of as many children as possible; we expanded our service delivery area to include Dorchester County; and in 2012 we opened a satellite office in Cambridge at 300 Academy Street; Suite 201.A CASA is AFriend of the Court:The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)is appointed by a judge to provide the court with background information to aid in making decisions in the best interests of abused and neglected children. The CASA's goal is to ensure that children are placed in safe; permanent homes in a timely manner and receive all appropriate services while under the court's jurisdiction.Information Gatherer:The CASA reviews records; interviews the child and key individuals in the child's life (teachers; therapists; foster parents; etc.); to determine what is in the child's best interest. The CASA shares this information with the child's social worker and attorney; and then submits a detailed report to the court with recommendations for the child

Casey's Special Education Services designs creative, individualized instruction for all types of learners. We provide support in the areas of social/emotional, behavioral, and academic skills. For us, it's about highlighting each student's strengths and capabilities, rather than focusing on the deficits. Through the utilization of high-quality, personalized lesson plans and intervention strategies, we aim for every student to reach their greatest potential and achieve set goals. We work with students across the spectrum. We firmly believe that a disability is simply a different ability. Whether your student has a specific learning disability, ADHD, cerebral palsy, autism, dyslexia, emotional disorder, or any learning challenge, we are here to ensure they receive the appropriate support at school and at home.

FUNDING FOCUS: EMERGENCY BASIC NEEDS, FOOD

How Catholic Charities Helps Seton Center is a multi-purpose neighborhood community center located in Princess Anne; MD. Staff members at Seton Center work to identify and respond to the needs of local residents; the Hispanic community; and the area’s migrant farm workers. Seton Center’s mission is to provide hospitality; service; and advocacy. The staff at Seton Center strive— to serve those in need— to work toward a more just society— to bring together church and community members as active partners in education of self and pursuit of the values of charity; justice; and freedom Services available at Seton Center include:· Three food programs - the Brown Bag food cooperative; an emergency food pantry; and a government surplus program· Basic Needs Program – helping families to avoid homelessness caused by eviction and to prevent the loss of basic energy services with financial grants· Family strengthening services and case management· Thrift center· Health prevention advocacy· Women’s support groups· Information and referral services