08/04/2026
Emiliano's* CASA Success Story 💙
Emiliano was born with substances in his system, and just 10 days after his birth, his parents left the state and abandoned him. He spent the first five months of his life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 🏥
The Department of Family Services (DFS) and his CASA made multiple attempts to contact both parents. Neither parent responded, visited Emiliano, or completed court-ordered services. With no relatives able to care for him, Emiliano remained in foster care. Throughout this time, Emiliano was surrounded by people who cared deeply for him. His foster family provided a loving home as he continued to heal and reach important developmental milestones. ✨
Alongside his foster family, his CASA volunteer and service providers offered the stability and support he needed to thrive. His CASA became a consistent presence in his life. The CASA visited him 39 times, made 22 recommendations in his best interests, and submitted three court reports. During each visit, the two bonded over reading a new book together. 📚
Two years later, Emiliano was adopted by the foster parents who had loved and cared for him from the very beginning. Because of their commitment and the advocacy of his CASA, Emiliano now has the safe, permanent, and loving home every child deserves. 💙
*Identifying information has been changed for confidentiality purposes.
