Akerman partners with CASA
Akerman partners with CASA
Akerman has teamed up with the National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association, a network of volunteers who ensure the highest quality advocacy on behalf of America’s most vulnerable children.
During Foster Care Awareness Month, more than 1,200 Akerman lawyers and other professionals and staff participated in nearly 50 “Give Back” activities over a five-day period to promote and support child advocacy for the 600,000 children who enter the overburdened legal and social services system in the U.S. each year.
Since the inception of the Give Back Campaign, Akerman employees across the country have contributed through pro bono legal service, community volunteerism, and extensive fundraising efforts.
Their contributions to the local CASA/GAL programs in Akerman’s markets have helped more than 16,000 foster youth and recruit and train nearly 7,700 volunteers. These Give Back efforts are in addition to the firm’s continuing contributions of pro bono legal services and financial support to numerous and varied community organizations across the United States.
“National CASA envisions a world where every abused or neglected child is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe, loving and permanent home,” says Tara Perry, chief executive officer of the National CASA Association. “Of the over 600,000 children passing through the foster care and court system each year, approximately 400,000 children are without a CASA/GAL volunteer advocate. National CASA continues to work in partnership with its state and local programs in 49 states to close that gap, and Akerman’s generosity year-after-year is helping us make a real impact.”
