Northeast Iowa still seeking volunteers for CASA

"The film tells the powerful story of Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security agent who left his job to start a non-profit organization that rescues children from human trafficking. The movie sheds light on the horrific realities of human trafficking, and the heroic efforts of those who are fighting to end it.”

The mission of supporting children who have endured abuse, neglect or trafficking is the sole duty of volunteers who volunteer their time as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). They stand beside children who have seen trauma, and are an advocate for their care and help them see justice, as well as a hope for a better life.

Kerry Brennan, CASA Program Coordinator of rural northeast Iowa, is eager to assist interested volunteers in enrollment and training to be an advocate in the court system, making recommendations to judges, and showing support to children faced with impactful and often confusing court cases following their rescue from abuse and neglect.

Brennan explained, “I recently had the opportunity to watch the movie “Sound of Freedom”, and it left a lasting impact on me. The film tells the powerful story of Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security agent who left his job to start a non-profit organization that rescues children from human trafficking. The movie sheds light on the horrific realities of human trafficking, and the heroic efforts of those who are fighting to end it.”

“Being stirred by the movie and wanting to know how I could help, I googled how to help with human trafficking. The first article I came across suggested, as the number one action step, to become a CASA volunteer helping to protect children. I was floored.”  

“CASA volunteers work with children who are in the foster care system, advocating for their best interests and ensuring that they are not forgotten or neglected. I believe that we all have a responsibility to stand up against the injustices of the world, and the Sound of Freedom movie serves as a powerful reminder of this. It is important that we support organizations like Tim Ballard’s Operation Underground Railroad and CASA, who are doing critical work to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.”

Learn more at iamforthechildiowa.com or by emailing kerry.brennan@dia.iowa.gov or calling 515-725-5350. 

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