I was lucky enough to grow up in a home where my parents made sure I went to school each day, noticed when I stopped being able to see the chalkboard, took me to the dentist regularly, kept our house lice and scabies free, got up each morning and gave me breakfast, and never left me alone without a responsible adult.  I believe every child deserves at least these small things.

This is my third year doing the CASA Kid Walk which raises money to help kids whose parents weren't keeping them safe or, sometimes, were hurting them.    Sadly, even when these children are moved into foster care, often the programs have too many people to help already.  CASA volunteers have the time.  They have only one child to help.  They can pay attention all the time - not just when things are really bad.  Almost always, that gives these kids things they've never had.  Hope.  Trust.

Every bit given helps these children get just the small things every child should have, thank you!

Love and hugs,
Jema :)

p.s.  If you have the 90 seconds it takes, please pass this on to anyone who you think might want to learn about CASA kids and maybe donate too.