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Press Democrat October 31, 2010
"Reaching out, hanging on. Strangers form familial
bond through children's special advocate program.
CASA client Andy Wagner with his advocate Bob Chapman.
The two have been together for the past eight years,
since Andy was 12." By Julie Johnson.
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Dr. Phil Show Airdate October 1, 2010
"No Child Forgotten": Excerpt: Meet Stacy,
19, who entered foster care at 10 and endured years
of horrific abuse before aging out of the system at
18. She struggles to find resources to help her in
college. Dr. Phil and Robin are national spokespersons
for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Learn
how to become a CASA and help change a child’s
life! "
Show
ID: 1512; The following video is
a 1:00 min 29 second excerpt of the
full episode.
Press Democrat August 8, 2010
"Helping others by design: Ursuline sophomore
Allyson Ahlstrom's designer clothes shop provides
opportunity for teenagers in need to sport the latest
threads." By Julie Johnson.
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web page (available as of 8/21/10).
Sonoma Index-Tribune March 15, 2010
"CASA - A program for kids the adult world has
let down"
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Speedway Children's Charities March 8,
2010
"CASA of Sonoma County "
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Kenwood Press July 1, 2009
"CASA seeking mentors for neglected children"
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Dr. Phil Show Airdate May 5, 2009
"Caught in the System: Featuring foster child
Jessica and the National CASA program"
Show ID: 1290; Total Air Time for Full Episode:
43.08.
CASA Marker @ 18.44 - 25.43 and 38:00 - 38.28;
The following video is an excerpt of the full
episode.
Time: 7:00.
Dr.
Phil and Robin McGraw discuss and promote CASA
on his television show with commentary from
Michael Piraino, CEO of National CASA. Time:
2:38.
Source:
youtube.com (available as of 9/03/09)
Dr.
Phil and Robin thank CASA volunteers for
their dedication and address their own involvement
in the program. Time: 2:36.
Source:
youtube.com (available as of 9/03/09)
"Unpacking Hope", a short film by
National CASA. Time: 6:40.
Source:
youtube.com (available as of 9/03/09)
"Everyday Heroes", a short film
by National CASA. Time: 7:06.
Source:
youtube.com (available as of 9/03/09)
"One Child at a Time ", a short
film by CASA of Sonoma County Time: Part 1 8:40; Part 2 7:32.
Source:
youtube.com (available as of 9/03/09)
Sonoma Valley Sun January 9, 2009
"Community Briefs"
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Neighborhoodnow.com January 14, 2009
"Sonoma County CASA Seeks Volunteer Mentors
for Neglected Children"
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PRweb.com June 27, 2008
"Sonoma
County Appointed Special Advocates for Children
Provides Stability and Love to County's Foster
Children"
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Sonoma Valley Sun January 4, 2007
"Sonoma County CASA seeks volunteer mentors
for neglected children"
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The Kenwood Press March 15, 2007
"CASA training classes, fundraiser dinner"
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Press Democrat March 14, 2006 "Terence Bell" by Rayne Wolfe
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Press Democrat October 9, 2005 "A Guiding Force:" (About CASA
Stephanie Pile and her CASA Youth)
by Rayne Wolfe
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Sonoma
Valley Sun July 7, 2005 "A Hand to Hold" by Cassady Jeremias
Sonoma Index-Tribune June 17, 2005 "Lavender Sales Aid Kids" by Emily
Setzer
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Judicial Council of California
Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
Center for Families, Children & the Courts 2003
Stories
from California's Juvenile Court
"Tiny Things Matter": Spoken by Millie Gilson
Listen to the Recording: MP3Format or WMAFormat (Time:
1:19)
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as of 8/15/09).
Metroactive.com February 20, 2003
"Fostering
Change: Is the California foster care system
failing its kids?" by Joy Lanzendorfer
(From the February 20-26, 2003 issue of the North Bay
Bohemian)
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