KUAF was kind enough to feature CASA of Northwest Arkansas as part of their Community Spotlight series. Below you will find the audio clips from all 16 of our interviews. We hope they educate and inspire you to join the CASA movement! A special thanks to Pete Hartman, of KUAF, for allowing us to share our story and for his hours of editing!
Overview of CASA: Colleen Smith
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A glimpse into the world of foster care: Kristen Smith
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The voice of a child in care: Caleb
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Foster homes: Ann Meythaler of The CALL
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Role of the Attorney Ad Litem: Tammy Mullins
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A Judge's Perspective: Judge Stacey Zimmerman
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A Look into the Department of Human Services: Pat Page
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Voice of an advocate: Kathleen MacLeod
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A physician's perspective: Dr. Laureen Benafield
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CASA board member and former DHS attorney: Ryan Blue
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The voice of a foster and adoptive parent: Lisa Chavez
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The voice of a pair of advocates: Elise and Marius de Waal
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A parent attorney: Dee Scritchfield
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Therapeutic foster care: Allie Hennis
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Voice of an advocate: Tammy Simon
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The vision of CASA: Executive Director Crystal Vickmark
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