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About Me

Welcome! My name is Michael and I am a CASA here in Pennsylvania. I am involved with child advocacy issues in my community and across the county. Someone out there, infact, my guess is a lot of you out there, has seen or have been personally involved in situations involving child abuse or neglect and have done nothing about it. For those who have stepped up to be THE VOICE OF A CHILD IN NEED, you are doing exactly what you should be doing; protecting the health and safety of our children. Sadly, many choose not to get involved and our children continue to suffer. More of us need simply need to stand up and speak out! Please write down these numbers and use them. Help for a child in need is only a phone call away. 911 or 1-800-4-A-CHILD ( 800-422-4453 ). Why would anyone NOT get involved to help protect the life of a child?------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------I URGE ANYONE who may have observed or who may be somehow involved in a child abuse issue to report what they have seen to these numbers above or to your local police. Please get involved. Or, if you are uncomfortable making the call, then please contact me. Remember, when you call the 800 number your personal information will aways remain anonymous. It is what my work is all about, this is what I do. I exist because of your donations to keep 'kids and risk' and my child advocacy outreach going. Your support is very much appreciated!! It's not only important to get the message out and to educate by to but to be pro-active as well!Support Contact Info:aim kidsatriskcasa ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE RESPECT ALL OF THOSE WHO VISIT THE SITE AND PLEASE KEEP YOUR COMMENTS AND PICTURES AGE APPROPRIATE FOR EVERYONE. ANY COMMENTS DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE WILL BE DELETED. THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING. ( thanks Cole!

My Interests

Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home doesn't continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the CASA vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one.

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Those who inspire. Those who want to learn. Those who can teach. Those who have compassion. Those who care. Those who advocate for our children. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- ----A TRIBUTE TO HIS DAUGHTER: This past week, Steven Curtis Chapman's 5 year old adopted daughter, Maria, was accidently killed by an SUV driven by his 16 year old son backing out of the driveway.A REMINDER TO US ALL TO **SLOW DOWN** AND TAKE THE TIME TO APPRECIATE THE MOMENTS WITH OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY---LIFE IS TOO SHORT!! Here is a song "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman that talks about savoring these moments. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT - KIDS AT RISK.
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KELSEY'S STORY Physical abuse included beating, kicking, biting, burning and shaking; neglect included abandonment, maternal drug use or failing to meet basic needs like housing, food and clothing, according to the report.

Television:

CELEBRATE THE HERO IN ALL OF US

Heroes:

find the hero within......

My Blog

Carl Sagan’s the Pale Blue Dot...

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Posted by kids at risk CASA on Sun, 11 May 2008 07:39:00 PST

THE NEW AMBER STICK - PORTABLE CHILD IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

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Posted by kids at risk CASA on Sun, 04 May 2008 02:23:00 PST

half a million...

Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1...
Posted by kids at risk CASA on Fri, 02 May 2008 02:38:00 PST

CASA: make a difference

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Posted by kids at risk CASA on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:01:00 PST

On the lighter side... (the humor of Jeff Dunham....)

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Posted by kids at risk CASA on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:10:00 PST

On the lighter side..... ( effects of high altitude oxygen starvation ) Tom Cruise

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Posted by kids at risk CASA on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:12:00 PST