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Hundreds of pinwheels spin in the wind at the Family Court beneath the flagpole at 601 N. Pecos Road. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program planted them to mark April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and to raise awareness about the need for more CASA volunteers to speak up for the children in the foster care system. The kids’ stories are heartbreaking. Their lives are torn apart. The volunteers report that stepping up to provide a voice and stability for children is extremely rewarding and life changing.

The pinwheels are a reminder of the uplifting childhoods and bright futures that all children deserve, including the many children in our community who face abuse and neglect, and receive services under the supervision of Family Court. The CASA program, which is part of the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court,  recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers to represent the best interests of hundreds of foster children annually. The advocates represent the children in school, child and family team meetings, and in court. They speak for children who are unable to speak for themselves. Volunteering for the program involves a two-year commitment and a willingness to spend quality time with the children to advocate for them. For more information about the CASA program call 702-455-4306, visit www.casalasvegas.org or visit www.facebook.com/#!/CASALasVegas & http://casalasvegas.org/about-us/

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