Quote From: tkwritesDearest Edward and Mom & Family, my heart goes out to all of you. What a terrorizing thing to go through. I am a child of the system myself-- in and out of state homes and foster care because my mother had mental illness and could not parent. I know exactly what you went through. They were the same to me. The other children mattered much more and I was shoo'd away. It was horrible and I felt so alone. I have children now and cannot imagine your mom terrorized every single day being pulled away from her dear children wondering what they are going through every day. I am inspired by the CASA program and inspite of my busy schedule, I am choosing to join. If I can make a difference in a child's life as much as I needed it, that would give me some self healing too probably.
God Bless you all and I hope you find the peace in your life that you so much deserve.
your friend, Teresa
Although the foster parenting 'system' seems to be broken, the CASA program is a way to make a difference for the children stuck in it! I am a CASA, and find it to be the work I was called to do. There are SO many children who can benefit from having someone who is protecting and advocating for THEIR best interests. I encourage Teresa and others to follow this lead and get involved and become a CASA volunteer in your community. CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as officers of the court. In an overburdened social welfare system, abused and neglected children often slip through the cracks among hundreds of current cases. CASA volunteers change that. Appointed by judges, CASA volunteers typically handle just one case at a time—and commit to staying on that case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. While others may come and go, CASA volunteers provide that one constant that children need in order to thrive. Thank you Dr. Phil and Robin for supporting this critical and important work - God Bless!
Lynda
