CASA Connection

CASA SHaW

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Education, information, and stories about the foster care world.

JAN 28

089. What Does Healing Look Like?

In this episode, Tracey and Jeff sit down for a thoughtful conversation about what healing truly means, especially for children and families involved in the foster care system. Through reflection, personal insight, and CASA-centered perspective, they explore how healing isn’t linear, how it looks different for everyone, and the vital role consistent advocacy and compassion play in the process. This episode invites listeners to think deeply about resilience, growth, and how showing up, again and again, can make a lasting difference.

16 min
JAN 13

088. Our Goals for 2026!

On this episode, we talked about how 2026 is going to bring some new goals for us to achieve here at our CASA program. Whether we're implementing programming that addresses poverty in our corner of America, or gauging trauma for those we serve, we're excited to embark on some new goals for 2026! Tracey and Jeff dive into CASA SHaW's goals for this year.

15 min
12/23/2025

087. "Best Of" 2025 CASA Connection

We've been reflecting on what 2025 has brought our CASA program and the children we serve day-in and day-out. As a result, we went back into the CASA Connection vault and are highlight three episodes from this year that meant a lot to us: Effective Advocacy For Youth Living In Foster Care, The Importance Of Resource Parents, and Healing Centered Practices. We hope you enjoy this "best of" 2025 podcast episode as we look towards 2026.

44 min
12/09/2025

086. Pathways To Permanency

On this episode, Tracey and Jeff discuss various pathways to permanency within the foster care world. Every single family has their own set of circumstances. Every child is unique. How can we make sure we're providing the best path forward for everyone involved? That's what we discuss in this episode. At the root of what we do at CASA, we always strive for safety and permanency for the youth we serve.

17 min
11/25/2025

085. What Does "Best Interest" Of A Child Actual Mean?

This week, we're diving into the phrase "best interest" within the world of foster care. What does "best interest of a child" actually mean? Tracey and Jeff discussed various aspects of this topic, and how CASA volunteers are directly involved with making sure children have a voice. A great episode!

17 min
11/12/2025

084. What We're Thankful For

As the holidays approach, Tracey and Jeff talked about what we're thankful for, specifically within our CASA nonprofit. The nonprofit has continued to do great things in the community for children living in foster care and their families over this past year. This was a very heartfelt discussion.

18 min
10/28/2025

083. Hunger Behind The Scenes: Food Insecurity In Foster Care

In this episode, we shine a light on an issue that is, at time, overlooked within the foster care world — food insecurity within our communities and how it deeply affects children and families. From limited access to meals to the emotional impact of food instability, Tracey and Jeff discuss how hunger influences a child’s sense of safety, stability, and well-being. Our CASA program believes that we should all be working to ensure every child, no matter their circumstance, has consistent access to the nourishment they deserve.

16 min
10/16/2025

082. Accidentally Placed In Foster Care: Jeanette Yoffe's Story

This week, Jeff spoke to Jeanette Yoffe, a woman who wears many professional hats, but overall aims to educate the world about foster care and therapeutic practices. Her story is one that inspires. At 15-months-old, her mother - an Argentinian immigrant in Lower Manhattan struggling with severe mental health issues - dropped her off at what she believed was a child welfare center. She was mistaken and was accidentally placed in foster care. That initial separation and the many traumas that endured fueled her desire to become a social worker for children in the Los Angeles foster care system. She has developed a series of coping tools for foster kids and their caretakers. This was a fascinating conversation.

26 min

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Education, information, and stories about the foster care world.

Creator

CASA SHaW
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

90
Rating

Clean
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