# @VoicesForChildrenSD on Facebook

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- **Original URL:** https://www.facebook.com/1382409977249656/posts/10156112306881809
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64997080-VoicesForChildrenSD-facebook
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- **Posted:** 2019-07-13T20:39:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bree McNamara (@bree.mcnamara) — https://gondola.cc/bree.mcnamara

## Caption

Every Second Saturday, we share a real story of a local child or sibling group in the foster care system in our series ‘One Child at a Time.’ This month, we share the story of 14-year-old "Mia" and her supportive CASA, "Joselyn." Mia was removed from her home due to physical abuse. She was placed in a good foster home but struggles emotionally since her parents have not made an effort to reunify with her. Recently, CASA Joselyn received a call from an ecstatic Mia who reported that her father had agreed to visit her. She carefully picked out her outfit, braided her hair, and painted her nails in anticipation of the visit. 
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Mia's foster home called Joselyn later that afternoon and shared that dad never showed up. Mia was devastated. Immediately, Joselyn dropped what she was doing and drove across the county to be with Mia, support her, and comfort her. During their visit, Mia told Joselyn that she felt like she was the only child in the foster home with problems. Joselyn told Mia that everyone has problems, even adults. 
Mia then asked Joselyn, "Do you have problems?"
"Yes, big ones," Joselyn replied.
"Well, if you have big problems, then why are you here with me?"
"To make your problems smaller."
Mia finally smiled and gave Joselyn a big hug.
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While the court reports and advocacy CASAs provide are crucial, sometimes the moments our youth remember the most are the ones their CASA simply showed up when others let them down. Learn more about how you can join Joselyn in making a difference in the life of a foster child by visiting our website at www.speakupnow.org/volunteer. 
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