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A Forever Family

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For more information on achieving permanent families for kids in foster care, visit www.youthpermanence.orgor www.caseyfamilyservices.org.

Victoria Rowell is an award-winning actress, foster care advocate, and author of the New York Times bestseller, "The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir."

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  • Posted By:
    vepj@comcast.net at 05/21/2008 12:09:29 PM
    Comment:
    I wish to add my thanks to millions of others who have been uplifted and inspired by you.
    You have allowed the Great Universal Spiriual intelligence ( God) to use you as His tool, to open the eyes and hearts and minds of many of His children.

    You first listened to your enter voice and did what was yours and only yours to do. You then geniously gave your gift to the world.
    Thank you for being one of the brightest lights in the this world and making such a big difference.

    Blessing s Always,
    VP Jack
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    rebeccawalker at 05/16/2008 1:26:22 AM
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    Hey Victoria! Long time. Wonderful, wonderful piece.Thank you for raising awareness, opening your heart, and reminding the rest of us to do the same. Much love.
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    kaybee at 05/14/2008 6:05:22 PM
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    excellent article. I am the Director of a CASA program. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates- citizen volunteers who advocate for children in the child welfare system. 92% of children and youth who have CASA volunteers find a"forever" home. Disproportionality is a huge issue, that is more children of color in the system,and they stay in the system longer. I urge readers of this website to look into volunteering for CASA. We especially need male volunteers and people of color. We are the change we are looking for!
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