November is National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month, a time to raise awareness about the adoption of children and youth from foster care. This year's initiative focuses on building capacity of adoption professionals to recruit and retain parents for the 107,000 children and youth waiting for permanent families in the U.S. foster care system.

Every November, a Presidential Proclamation launches activities and celebrations to help build awareness of adoption throughout the nation. Thousands of community organizations arrange and host programs, events, and activities to share positive adoption stories, challenge the myths, and draw attention to the thousands of children in foster care who are waiting for permanent families.

To find out more about National Adoption Month please visit:http://www.childwelfare.gov/adoption/nam/

Save the Date: Rockin’ the CASA is March 24, 2012

We’ve rocked to country music, jived with Motown, and partied Caribbean style, and one thing remains the same. This party puts the fun back into fun-draiser.

So get ready for big hair, shoulder pads, and silky shirts at the Rockin’ the CASA DISCO – dinner, auction, dance, and casino.

We are recruiting volunteers to join the following event committees:

- Auction, Decorations,

- Marketing/Graphics,

- Entertainment,

- Food & Beverages,

- Sponsorships, and

- Party Hosts (bring friends)

If you are interested in being part of one of our committees please contact Marianne at mclauw@casawashtenaw.org