Advocacy
13 Years of Advocacy: Volunteer Spotlight on Kerstin Budlong
For 13 years, Kerstin Budlong has been a steady, compassionate voice for children in the Eastern Panhandle. Sworn in as a CASA in February 2011,
Whatever their age, children removed from the home because of abuse or neglect face a frightening, profound unknown.
We make sure they don’t face it alone.
We stand by them. We are there whenever they need us, for as long as it takes to reach a safe, permanent home. We are strong, compassionate adults who are a consistent presence, who care, who listen, and who put the child’s interests before all others.
Our goal is to ensure that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect has a volunteer advocate to speak up for their best interests. We will help them find safety, permanency, and the road home, wherever it lies. We will help them heal and thrive.
*as of January 1, 2023
ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS
CHILDREN SERVED
CHILDREN WITHOUT AN ADVOCATE
MORE LIKELY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
MORE LIKELY TO FIND A SAFE, PERMANENT HOME
HALF AS LIKELY TO RE-ENTER THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM
And we will. The Val Smith Fostering Futures Fund honors one of CASA-EP’s most passionate advocates by empowering older youth as they prepare for adulthood. These are children and teens facing some of the hardest transitions—aging out of foster care without permanent families, support systems, or resources. Through mentorship, life skills, healing, and advocacy, we are investing in their futures—just like Val always did.
For 13 years, Kerstin Budlong has been a steady, compassionate voice for children in the Eastern Panhandle. Sworn in as a CASA in February 2011,
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