President Donald Trump is set to sign the “Fostering the Future” executive order, aimed at expanding resources for teens aging out of the foster care system. Charell Star, former foster youth and VP of the Board at CASA-NYC, tells “Morning in America” she is hopeful the executive order will help young people aging out of […]
This report, compiled by a former member of CASA-NYC’s Youth Advisory Board, marks the first time that youth in supportive housing have had their experiences formally surveyed and compiled.
Jordan Neely’s killing sparked a national controversy, but less attention has been paid to how he slipped through the cracks of New York City’s social safety net.
The Guardian: ‘A Failure of the System’ Read More »
CASA-NYC feature on Eyewitness News WABC7NY.
CASA-NYC Seeks Volunteers to Help Advocate for Foster Youth Read More »
As part of CASA-NYC’s expansion in Staten Island, we are recruiting volunteer advocates who live and work in Staten Island.
Call for Volunteers in ‘Staten Island Live’ Read More »
Learn more about the challenges youth with foster care experience face as they pursue post-secondary education (originally published in 2020).
‘Child Welfare’ Journal Article: Social Support for Transition-Aged Youth Read More »
Daren Jaime for BronxNet Television
CASA-NYC Discusses Impact of Pandemic on Foster Care Read More »
Ginia Bellafante for The New York Times
We Met Them in the Depths of the Pandemic. How Are They Doing Now? Read More »
CASA-supported youth Jeanette Rivera and CASA-NYC board member Charell Star on Good Morning America
Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Read More »
