CASA volunteer Child Advocates gathered at the Berks Nature Center for a day of training and companionship. Sue Hissick of Reading Children's Dyslexia Center informed our group of the prevalence of dyslexia and how often it is undiagnosed. Jill Payne enthusiastically shared the opportunity that Job Corps provides to teens and young adults post-foster care. Tasha Santiago described the many resources available to teens, adults, parents and foster families at the LGBT Center of Reading. Lunch was provided by Mi Casa Su Casa -- empanadas were a big hit. We spent the afternoon with everyone painting their portion of a canvas. When the nine canvas paintings were assembled they created a mural that celebrates the mission of our CASA Advocates to "Change a Child's Story". Many thanks to Michelle Kissinger for the design and facilitation of that amazing project. Many thanks to the Berks Law Foundation for the funding for this training.
