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Priority Focus Areas<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The issues facing children in foster care are tough. We\u2019re paying attention and
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Our Work<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t

Addressing key issues<\/h2>\n\t\t

Our network of programs and volunteers follows closely the issues affecting children and families in their communities. National CASA\/GAL monitors nationwide trends and tracks pressing issues affecting children who have experienced abuse or neglect. We make sure CASA and GAL volunteers have what they need on the ground to serve America\u2019s most vulnerable children and youth, including those targeted for sex trafficking, affected by the opioid crisis, living with incarcerated parents and preparing to age out of the foster care system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Preventing Child Sex Trafficking<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tAs many as 4 out of 5 victims have spent time in foster care. Care and concern from a trusted figure can prevent a child\u2019s exploitation. \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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Serving Victims of the Opioid Crisis<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tTens of thousands of children are coming into foster care every year as a result of the opioid crisis. We make sure they don\u2019t face it alone. \r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n
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Fostering Futures for Older Youth <\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tA thriving adulthood is within reach of every youth aging out of foster care. A caring, consistent adult can make all the difference.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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Advocating for Children with Incarcerated Parents<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tMany children in the child welfare system have had an incarcerated parent even if it was not the reason they entered care.\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n
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Help us advance this important work today.<\/h2>\n\t\t
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