Honoring Black History Through Child Advocacy: Marian Wright Edelman
Marian Wright Edelman, born 1939, is a steadfast advocate for children’s rights. She graduated from Yale Law School and became the first Black woman to be admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1964. In addition to working on racial justice and civil rights issues, she helped establish the Head Start Program, giving low-income families access…
Read MoreHonoring Black History Through Child Advocacy: Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Dorothy Pitman Hughes, born 1938, is a social welfare advocate, feminist and African-American activist. When she was 10 years old, her father was beaten and left for dead, a crime the family believes was committed by Ku Klux Klan members. She decided as a child that she would devote her life to activism. Hughes owned…
Read MoreHonoring Black History Through Child Advocacy: Janie Porter Barrett
Janie Porter Barrett, born 1865, was an educator and a pioneer in welfare work. In 1915, she established the Virginia Industrial School for Colored Girls, a residential school for young black girls who had been incarcerated. The school focused on character building, self-reliance and self-discipline, as well as teaching work skills to help the girls…
Read MoreHonoring Black History Through Child Advocacy: Carrie Steele Logan
Carrie Steele Logan was born into slavery in 1829 and was orphaned as a child. After she was freed, she began working at a train depot. She saw many children who were displaced and without parents. She looked after some of the children herself, but soon realized she was destined to do something bigger. In 1889,…
Read MoreHonoring Black History Through Child Advocacy: Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry
Fredericka Douglass Sprague Perry was born in 1872. As a juvenile court worker, she was concerned with the harsh treatment of, and lack of services for, children of color. In 1923, she formed the Missouri State Association of Colored Girls, an organization focused on advocating for equality for black individuals. In 1934, she helped found…
Read MoreWSB-TV: Atlanta Volunteer Program Helps Foster Kids Make Big Strides for Their Future
WSB-TV: Atlanta Volunteer Program Helps Foster Kids Make Big Strides for Their Future
Read MoreThe TIE Closet Donates 44 New Ties to Atlanta CASA
Atlanta CASA is grateful to Jeff Jackson, founder of The TIE Closet, for donating 44 brand new ties for the young men we serve. This generous contribution will provide each of our youth ages 11 and up with a tie of their own. As part of our Men on the Move initiative, volunteers will host…
Read MoreVoyageATL: Domonique Cooper of Southwest on Life, Lessons & Legacy
“Atlanta CASA is unique because we stand at the intersection of justice, advocacy, and compassion. Our volunteers are everyday people who undergo extensive training to become advocates who speak up in courtrooms, classrooms, and communities for children navigating the foster care system. What makes our work powerful is that we are not only impacting a…
Read MoreIn 30th year, Atlanta CASA seeks $75,000 for volunteer recruitment
Atlanta Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is celebrating 30 years of advocating for abused and neglected children in Fulton County’s court system. The non-profit organization trains volunteers to advocate on behalf of children in the foster care system – whether they are living with a relative, in a foster care home, a halfway house, or in…
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