COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL
ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION USING ART TO BUILD SELF ESTEEM
WITH ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
WHO:
The National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Association, Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and Voices For
Children Foundation in collaboration with renowned
artist Xavier Cortada, has introduced an art program
to help build self esteem for children in the foster
care system.
WHAT:
Fourteen foster care youth between the ages of 12-16
have been invited to participate in an artist
workshop. The finished art work will be featured at
an upcoming gallery reception in Miami.
WHERE: Xavier
Cortada Art Studio
104 SW 9th Street (Street level
Eastside Suite)
Miami, FL 33130
WHEN:
Friday, March 18, 2005
5:30 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
WHY:
The program was developed to provide children an
opportunity to express themselves freely through art
and to create awareness on the need for GAL volunteers
to help place more than 6,000 children in Miami into a
safe, loving and permanent home.
HOW:
The theme of the art program is “Where do I come From,
Where am I Going.” The art workshop will help youth
explore their identity as an individual and reflect it
in a self portrait. Youth will learn various mixed
media techniques and gain a positive perspective about
themselves and what they can become.
About CASA
The National CASA
Association is a non-profit organization that provides
training, technical assistance, research, media and
public awareness services to over 930 programs
nationwide including GAL programs. A GAL volunteer is
a trained court appointed volunteer that serves as the
voice for abused and neglected children in juvenile
court. The mission of the GAL Program is to advocate
for the best interests of children who are allegedly
abused, neglected or abandoned and who are involved in
court proceedings. For information on becoming a GAL
volunteer call 305-638-6861 or email at LChong@miamidade.gov.
Learn more about National CASA by visiting
www.nationalcasa.org.
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