Alameda County CASA

November is National Adoption Month! Thousands of teenagers across the country are at risk of aging out of the foster care system without permanent families or a sense of belonging. Often youth themselves are reluctant to consider adoption or other permanency because of trauma they’ve experienced, conflicting loyalties to family and caregivers, or fear of lost identity. Yet studies show lifelong connection to a caring adult is critical at every age. That is why this year duri...ng National Adoption Month, the U.S. Children’s Bureau urges us to consider how we can engage youth by listening to their perspectives, understanding their needs, and learning from them to support their path to permanency. When we open a channel of communication with youth, we can begin to address the barriers to achieving permanency, and we create opportunities for their well-being along the way. National Adoption Month is an annual campaign sponsored by the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with Child Welfare Information Gateway and AdoptUSKids. #NationalAdoptionMonth #YouthVoice See more

November 3rd is Election Day!Voting is your Superpower. Use it so you don’t lose it! Every vote counts! #election2020 #election #vote2020 #vote

More Halloween fun pictures from our Trainer Mrs. Jackie Espana and her baby! I think they did a good job recreating Labyrinth movie characters . #alamedacountycasa #halloweencostume #labyrinthmovie

Have two little beauties Water and Fire goddess! Our awesome Case Supervisor Lead Mr. Ernie Tsubasa two lovely daughters. #alamedacountycasa #halloween #halloweencostume #watergoddess #firegoddess

Here some of our cute Super Heroes from over Halloween weekend! Our amazing Case Supervisor Ms. Erykah Espy two sons #halloweencostume #halloween #superhero

CASA volunteers are keeping in touch with youth in foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic and making sure they know they’re not alone during this difficult time. #beacasa #alamedacountycasa #volunteer #nonprofit #stayconnected #fosteryouth #fostercare

The moon shines on a frightful scene. Ghosts and goblins to make you scream! Jack-o-’lanternswith eerie light. Illuminate the darkest night. In the Witching Hour banshees wail. Black catsscreech and lash their tails. Reverse the numbers in thirteen. And then you’ll know it’s Halloween! Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat from our special little pumpkin our trainer Mrs. Jackie Espana, daughter is one of our office cuties #alamedacountycasa #staff #halloweencostume #pumpkinpatch #halloween

Our amazing Admin Assistant Ms. Alicia Foott, is definitely a super hero in our office! Thanks for all that you do for us #halloweencostume #casastaff #superhero #alamedacountycasa

Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween weekend . This spooky and festive yard is one of our awesome CASA Case Supervisor Ms. Sophia Daniel

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All of California’s registered voters will be mailed a ballot no later than 29 days prior to ElectionDay. Early voting and in-person voting locations willalso be available to voters starting on October 5. Every vote counts! #vote

There’s a child in foster care waiting for a CASA volunteer like you. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate? CASA volunteers are ordinary people who make a difference in the life of a child in foster care. If you are looking for a meaningful way to help build stronger communities in the future by empowering the youth of today, consider becoming a CASA volunteer. Attend one of our November/December Virtual Info Sessions to find out more. Contact recruiter Shay Blaché [email protected].

5 mouthwatering facts about Pizza. We first heard about Pizza in 1889 when the Italian King Umberto I and Queen Margherita discovered it on a trip to Naples, Italy. It’s been a fan favorite around the world ever since. In 1984, Pizza Today Magazine launched National Pizza Month as a way to celebrate the cheesy treat. 1. About 13% of Americans eat pizza on any given day. 2. The world record for the largest pizza is 123 feet in diameter. 3. $38 billion worth of pizzas are sold annually in the United States. 4. 61% of Americans prefer thin crust pizza. 5. There are around 70,000 pizzerias across the United States