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The Go-To Playbook on Thankfulness
Life can be a whirlwind sometimes—rushing from one thing to the next, it's way too easy to forget to hit pause and soak in the good stuff...

CASA of North Mississippi
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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9 Summertime Activities for Family Fun
1.) Attend Community Events Check the newspaper, browse online, or search for flyers around town to stay updated on your community’s...

CASA of North Mississippi
Jun 9, 20233 min read
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National Reunification Month
June is National Reunification Month – a perfect time to recognize the people and efforts that help families stay together. CASA of North...

CASA of North Mississippi
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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7 Ways to Support Without Becoming a Foster Parent
#1 – Become a CASA Volunteer! For many children, a CASA volunteer is one of the only stable people in a child’s life. People from all...

CASA of North Mississippi
May 25, 20232 min read
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Mental Health Awareness in Foster Care Youth
Mental and behavioral health is the largest unmet need for children and teens in foster care. Youth in foster care are more likely to...

CASA of North Mississippi
May 18, 20232 min read
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National Foster Care Awareness Month
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month! Each year, more than 390,000 children in the United States are in the dependency court and...

CASA of North Mississippi
May 11, 20232 min read
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Seven Exciting Holiday Activities for Kids
# 1 – Gingerbread Houses Making gingerbread houses together is a great way to not only allow your child to showcase their holiday...

CASA of North Mississippi
Dec 6, 20223 min read
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An Addicts Fate
There arose a man who inflicted pain two times fold, In pursuit of a chimerical gold. He justified the extirpation of his past, With the...

CASA of North Mississippi
Sep 20, 20221 min read
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Good News for Mississippi’s Current & Former Foster Children
There’s good news for the future of current or former foster children in Mississippi. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed “HB 1313”,...

CASA of North Mississippi
Jul 29, 20222 min read
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What A Thing To Dream
Going from home to home Forever hating this endless roam Told to keep the faith and hope Yet no one stayed to teach me to cope Wanting to...

CASA of North Mississippi
Jun 22, 20221 min read
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LGBTQ+ Youth In Foster Care
It’s Pride Month and with an estimated 99,000 youth in Mississippi (13+) being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, it is essential that all...

CASA of North Mississippi
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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CASA Spotlight: Grace McKissick
Grace McKissick has been serving as a CASA advocate since October of 2021. Grace first became interested in CASA after learning about the...

CASA of North Mississippi
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Five Tips for First-Time Foster Parents
We understand that taking a child into your home for the first time can be stressful. Whether it is an emergency placement situation in...

CASA of North Mississippi
Mar 1, 20225 min read
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CASA Spotlight - Tiffany Babb
Tiffany has been a CASA volunteer since 2019. Throughout her career, she has worked in the public school district with special needs...

CASA of North Mississippi
Feb 28, 20202 min read
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Understanding How Trauma Affects Foster Children
Foster families and caretakers may often experience difficulty understanding and fully supporting their new children because of past...

CASA of North Mississippi
Feb 14, 20202 min read
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A sit down with Lafayette County Youth Court Judge, David Bell
While many will agree that Oxford, Mississippi is an exceptional place, there is a reason that holds up this idea that most do not know...

CASA of North Mississippi
Oct 30, 20194 min read
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Five Things to Know About Foster Care!
If you are considering entering the foster care system as a court appointed special advocate, or in any other role, there are several...

CASA of North Mississippi
Oct 9, 20193 min read
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CASA Volunteer Spotlight
As part of our recurring section to highlight the people behind the work, we sat down with one of our volunteer advocates, Michael...

CASA of North Mississippi
Jul 31, 20194 min read
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A Glimpse into the Future
The future of CASA of Lafayette County is very bright. We are currently in the process of growth, with plans to expand to serve children...

CASA of North Mississippi
Jul 25, 20192 min read
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An Inside Look at Volunteer Training
Before becoming a CASA, our volunteers have to go through training to learn the ins-and-outs of their work. In training, they learn about...

CASA of North Mississippi
Jul 17, 20192 min read
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