CASA of the Northern Hills - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children


The following is a letter written by a 9 year-old CASA child, copied just as she wrote it:

Dear mommy,

I didn't like it when you didn't go to your therapist because then my brother and I didn't get to come home. I hated it when you didn't tell daddy to stop hitting us. I was tired of daddy hitting us. I wanted you to be there all the time to protect us.

I felt sad when you and daddy would lock me and my brother in our room. We just sat on our bed and felt sad. I was disappointed that you didn't feed me. I felt awful when you closed my door and I heard you eating. What I wanted was food.

I felt afraid when you left me and my brother with daddy and he treated us bad. I was afraid that daddy would hit us. I was scared because you would hit us too. I wanted you and daddy to stop hitting us. I wanted you to hug me and say nice things like I love you and you are sweet.

I'm sorry that our family didn't get along. I didn't mean to get you in trouble. I just wanted to feel safe. I wish we could have stayed together. I still love you because you are my mommy. Thank you for taking me shopping and buying me nice clothes. I forgive you for hitting me and not feeding me. I want to have a nice family and I do. I wish that you have a good life.

Love, Emily*
CASA kids
In 2010, 137 children just like Emily were involved with the Northern Hills Area CASA (NHCASA) Program due to abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, we anticipate that number being even greater by the end of this year. How can you help the abused and neglected children in the Northern Hills? By becoming a volunteer or through monetary donations, which will be used to support our continued efforts in serving every child in need of a voice.
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