There was a standing ovation from the chamber and gallery when Nicki Vaughan was at the Georgia State Capitol earlier this year to honor the 30th anniversary of the Court-Appointed Special Advocates program .That type of warm response was a far cry from what she experienced in the beginning.
How CASA is still helping children 30 years later. And, how you can help, too
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