Rep. Dave Reichert Congratulates Dianne Schultheis as an Angel in Adoption™
Sep 12, 2012
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Washington, D.C. – Representative Dave. Reichert congratulates Dianne Schultheis as a 2012 Angel in AdoptionTM for her outstanding advocacy of foster care issues. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in Adoption™ program, honored Schultheis, along with more than 100 Angels, at an awards ceremony on September 11 and gala event in Washington, D.C., on September 12.
“Diane Shultheis is a fierce advocate for youth in her community,” said Reichert. “Working as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in the King County, Washington court system, she has made helping, protecting and serving children her life’s passion. King County, Washington State and all of society will feel the positive effects of her work for generations. She is truly a treasure to our community.”
Barbara James, Executive Director for WaCASA stated, “Dianne’s commitment to Washington’s most vulnerable citizens, our nearly 10,000 dependent children, is unwavering. Her leadership is inspiring to all she touches. No doubt her dream of a CASA for every child who needs one, will one day become a reality.”
CASA works to ensure abused and neglected children are protected throughout their time in the legal system. CASA was originally founded in Seattle in 1977, after King County Judge David Soukup felt there lacked adequate legal representation of children’s long-term interests. Nearly 35 years after its conception, the organization now has over 75,000 volunteers, serving nearly 250,000 dependent children nationally.
The Angels in Adoption™ program is CCAI’s signature public awareness campaign and provides an opportunity for all members of the U.S. Congress to honor the good work of their constituents who have enriched the lives of foster children and orphans in the United States and abroad.
CCAI does not receive any government funding and they rely on the generous support of foundations, corporations, and individuals to accomplish their mission.
###Washington, D.C. – Representative Dave. Reichert congratulates Dianne Schultheis as a 2012 Angel in AdoptionTM for her outstanding advocacy of foster care issues. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in Adoption™ program, honored Schultheis, along with more than 100 Angels, at an awards ceremony on September 11 and gala event in Washington, D.C., on September 12.
“Diane Shultheis is a fierce advocate for youth in her community,” said Reichert. “Working as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in the King County, Washington court system, she has made helping, protecting and serving children her life’s passion. King County, Washington State and all of society will feel the positive effects of her work for generations. She is truly a treasure to our community.”
Barbara James, Executive Director for WaCASA stated, “Dianne’s commitment to Washington’s most vulnerable citizens, our nearly 10,000 dependent children, is unwavering. Her leadership is inspiring to all she touches. No doubt her dream of a CASA for every child who needs one, will one day become a reality.”
CASA works to ensure abused and neglected children are protected throughout their time in the legal system. CASA was originally founded in Seattle in 1977, after King County Judge David Soukup felt there lacked adequate legal representation of children’s long-term interests. Nearly 35 years after its conception, the organization now has over 75,000 volunteers, serving nearly 250,000 dependent children nationally.
The Angels in Adoption™ program is CCAI’s signature public awareness campaign and provides an opportunity for all members of the U.S. Congress to honor the good work of their constituents who have enriched the lives of foster children and orphans in the United States and abroad.
CCAI does not receive any government funding and they rely on the generous support of foundations, corporations, and individuals to accomplish their mission.
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