Darleen Sullivan Advocates for Children,

Columbus, IN
Four years ago, Darlene Sullivan was told that she might never have a
voice again. Today she is speaking up for the needs of two little girls and
their mother as a CASA volunteer.
Read Darlene's story.

Michael Bright CASA of the River Region,
Louisville, KY
The judge was at her wit's end. Jacob and his parents had been in and out
of her courtroom for years. It appeared that Jacob was once again being
neglected in his father's custody. But the judge wasn't sure that his mother
could offer him a safe home either. She appointed CASA volunteer Michael
Bright to the case, in a last-ditch effort to avoid placing Jacob in foster care.
Read their story.

Tammy Gorman Warren County CASA,
Lebanon, OH
When Tammy first heard about the CASA cause while watching an episode
of the Dr. Phil Show in 2009, she knew it was for her. Raised in a chaotic
environment marred by alcoholism and domestic violence, today Tammy
feels compelled to protect and stand up for those who are powerless,
especially children.
Read how Tammy's advocacy changed one little boy's life.

Matthew Perkins Richland County CASA,
Columbia, SC
Matthew Perkins likes to joke that he became a CASA volunteer because
his local program's director would not take "no" for an answer. But that is
not the real reason. In this blog post, Matthew describes the events in his
life that convinced him of the power one strong individual has to change a
child's life.
Read Matthew's story.

Gordon Elkins CASA for Riverside County,
Riverside, CA
As a volunteer and an activist, Gordon Elkins is focused on improving the
lives of children in care who identify as LGBT. When he was sworn in as a
CASA volunteer in June 2010, Gordon asked to be appointed to advocate
for a gay youth and was assigned to Angel, a 15-year-old boy.
Read more about Gordon and his work with Angel.