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CASA of San Bernardino County highlights foster-youth mentoring, invites community to 'Have a Heart' event
Summary
Diane Smyers of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) told the Upland City Council that CASA volunteers provide one-on-one advocacy for children in foster care, cited local statistics and invited residents to a Feb. 1 'Have a Heart for Foster Youth' event at Magnolia Park.
Diane Smyers, representing CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of San Bernardino County, presented to the Upland City Council on Jan. 27 about CASA’s volunteer-based advocacy work for children in the foster care system and invited the public to the “Have a Heart for Foster Youth” event on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Magnolia Park.
Smyers told the council CASA recruits community volunteers who complete a professional background check and a 30-hour training program, take a confidentiality oath in juvenile court, and typically commit 10–12 hours per month…
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