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CASA of Sedgwick County volunteer reunites teen with siblings<\/h2>\n\t\t

Angela*, a CASA volunteer from CASA of Sedgwick County located in Wichita, KS, was appointed to advocate for Courtney*, a 13-year-old female who had been in the foster care system for 2.5 years. Courtney was separated from her from her three siblings, moved from placement to placement, and experienced constant professional turnover. Amidst the extreme instability she experienced, Courtney began to exhibit behaviors that affected every aspect of her life. Angela, her CASA volunteer, was able to build a rapport with the child and gain her trust. Since being assigned a CASA volunteer, Courtney has received additional education services \u2013 she ended the school year on the honor roll, was placed in a foster home with two of her siblings where she has been stable for five months, has visitation with her third sibling and two of her aunts, and participates in weekly individual and family therapy.<\/p>\n

Angela helped Courtney learn to regulate her emotions and find joy in her hobbies and connections with other people. The following is a message Courtney sent to her CASA volunteer Angela, \u201cI don’t know if I ever told you this, but you are amazing and funny and such an awesome person. I can\u2019t explain how much you mean to me. You are like an amazing older sister\/friend. I don’t know who I would be if I didn’t meet you because you have made such a huge yet great impact on my life. I know this is kind of random, but I just felt like telling you this because it is true, and you do mean a lot to me. You are so amazing and don’t let anyone tell you different!\u201d<\/p>\n

More CASA\/GAL volunteers are needed nationwide to advocate for children and families who are involved in the child welfare system to help families thrive. Learn how to become a CASA\/GAL volunteer in your community<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Angela*, a CASA volunteer from CASA of Sedgwick County located in Wichita, KS, was appointed to advocate for Courtney*, a 13-year-old female who had been in the foster care system for 2.5 years.<\/p>\n

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