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CASA asks commissioners for $15,000 to expand volunteer advocacy for children in foster care
Summary
Charity Alpert, executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), asked the commission for $15,000 to support recruitment, training and operations as the program increases caseload coverage in Montgomery County.
Charity Alpert, executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Montgomery County, told commissioners the nonprofit is expanding volunteer advocacy for children in foster care and requested a $15,000 county contribution to support operations and growth.
Alpert said CASA recruits and trains community volunteers to advocate for children with petitions alleging abuse or neglect;…
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