Lighting the Way: Volunteer Child Advocates Speak Out

Parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about social services in their communities, and especially those who might be interested in volunteering will find this book interesting This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878688366
• ISBN13: 9780878688364
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Child Welfare League of Amer
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.3" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

CASA Supervisor in Maryland

As is the previous reviewer, I too am biased as a CASA Case Supervisor in Annapolis, Maryland. This is a hugely important book and comes to us at a critical time. While America prides itself on being world-wide leaders in economics, politics, and military arena, we continue to be one of the worst countries in which to live if you are a child. The significant lapses in serving America's children continue to devestate this population. CASA volunteers have a direct hand in putting an end to the abuse and neglect of children, while ensuring their best interests are always on the forefront. Please read this book and share it with another adult in your life. Everyday concerned citizens really CAN make a difference. Thank you!

Down-to-Earth and Heartfelt

I'm featured in the collection of fifteen interviews with volunteers who work with abused and neglected children, so I'm biased in its favor. But I think it should be required reading for politicians and state legislators, those who cut budgets for foster care and mental health services for children. Parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about social services in their communities, and especially those who might be interested in volunteering will find this book interesting. It's easy to read, comes with drawings and poems by some of the featured children, and gives an excellent sense of the kinds of experiences one has as a court-appointed special advocate/guardian ad litem volunteer. Buy it and support the program. Better still, volunteer with your local group and help a child.