08/14/2026
🌟CASA Spotlight Alert 🌟Manorthia is a visually impaired CASA who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, compassion, and perseverance in advocating for her teenage CASA child through one of the most traumatic periods of the child’s life.
Her CASA child was recently brought back to Georgia after living in another state with a relative. Since returning, the child has experienced profound feelings of rejection and abandonment. Her biological mother is deceased, her adoptive mother abandoned her, and now the relative with whom she had been living has rejected her as well. Through all of this, Manorthia has remained a consistent and supportive presence. She has listened as her CASA child has cried and expressed feeling unwanted and unloved, providing reassurance that someone is there, someone cares, and someone will continue to advocate for her.
Although Manorthia is a newer CASA, she has approached this complicated case with an impressive level of diligence and commitment. She has communicated with schools, therapists, relatives, and DFCS in both California and Georgia. She attends WTLP meetings, every FTM and court hearing, and participates actively by asking thoughtful questions and ensuring that important issues are not overlooked.
Most importantly, Manorthia is not afraid to speak up and speak out when she believes something is not in her CASA child’s best interest. She approaches advocacy with courage, compassion, and determination. Her visual impairment has not diminished her commitment or her ability to be an effective advocate; instead, her actions demonstrate that dedication and heart are what truly make a difference in the life of a child.
Manorthia is giving this case her all. Her consistency, persistence, and willingness to ask difficult questions demonstrate what it means to be a dedicated CASA. I look forward to seeing the continued contributions she will make as this case progresses and am grateful for the unwavering advocacy she is providing to her CASA child.
