Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025
When Michael, Jordan, and Ava entered the foster care system, their lives were turned upside down. Their parents were struggling with addiction - lost in pain and uncertainty, that kept the family apart.
The road to recovery was long. Early on there were moments of relapse, heartbreak, and setbacks. But there was also hope.
Little by little their parents began to rebuild their lives together. They committed to staying sober, began participating in required services, and most importantly, they showed up - for themselves and for their kids.
Kim came into the family’s lives as a CASA volunteer and became a steady and consistent voice for the children throughout the case. She visited every month, listened to their worries and desires, and watched closely as the children continued visits with their parents. Above all, Kim heard the children - especially when they told her they wanted to find a way to reunite with their parents.
Kim was a steady presence amid a swirl of chaos, legal battles, and changing plans. Her advocacy rested solely on the children’s best interests: safety, stability, and the chance to reunite their family when it was safe to do so again. She reminded the judge of the parents’ progress, and helped ensure the children’s voices were never lost in the process.
After more than three years of reports, reviews, setbacks, and breakthroughs, the family was reunited. It was not quick. It was not easy. It was earned.
Today Michael, Jordan, and Ava are home. Their parents remain clean and sober and committed to keeping their family together. There are still challenges - but also laughter, routine, and hope.
This is what reunification looks like. This is what CASA stands for. This is why we show up.