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Kathy MacDonald’s dedication and commitment to her CASA children are outstanding. She is enthusiastic and optimistic about her role as a CASA volunteer. She is kind, patient and a pleasure to work with.   Kathy clearly takes much pride in the volunteer work she does for Boston CASA. She has a unique way of identifying the…

We are thrilled to highlight November’s Boston CASA of the Month, Judith Hershey.  Judy has been volunteering with Boston CASA for three years and is currently working with two families. This CASA is dedicated! She has been working with 3 children, one who is always on the radar for medical complexity, and two others with…

Erin Margolius has been with Boston CASA for three years and has been working with her current child for four months.  She has always been incredibly dedicated to the CASA children and families that she has worked with. In total, Erin has been assigned three cases and on each one she has remained steadfast and…

Boston CASA is so proud to highlight this dynamic duo of volunteers! Lisa and Diane have been working with and advocating for this family of six children for over a year and a half. Boston CASA was appointed to the case in October 2019. The six children were home with mother on a conditional custody…

Boston CASA is so proud to highlight our Board Member Payal Salsburg, Partner and practicing Attorney at Laredo & Smith, LLP.  Payal has always been an avid advocate and volunteer, but her work and advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic has been vital and inspirational.   From March to August of 2020, Payal worked as a…

by Anne Marie Silver May is National Foster Care month.  Of course, we honor and recognize the amazing people who come forward to foster children and youth who have been removed from their families.  Providing a temporary home for these vulnerable children is an incredible and selfless contribution to their safety and well-being.  Caring for…

We’d like to thank CASA volunteer Judy Hershey for submitting this thoughtful response to the article in the April 6, 2021 edition of The Boston Globe titled “Half of DCF Children’s Visits Are Still Virtual.” This tragic situation highlights how vital the consistent presence our CASA volunteers provide during a time of isolation and uncertainty.…

by Mukesh Baral “I remember when we found out we were having a boy, my stomach dropped knowing the world he was being born into…” is the statement from my colleague, a mother raising her 10-year-old “brown boy” in Boston. My colleague feared for her son’s life even before he was born!! Let that sink…