From giving me rides to school, providing resources and tons of tutoring support with my homework, When the big day finally came, she helped me prepare my graduation speech and sat proudly in the audience with my two children, boyfriend and other support team members.
Currently, as the lead of our Reproductive Health/ Teen Parent program area, I support our CASAs to build a connection with our youth and create a safe space to discuss reproductive health.
As a CASA Specialist, Jessica Alvarez supervises 25 CASA Volunteers, 7 CASA mentors and has been trained to lead our Reproductive Health/Teen Parent program area.
As a former foster youth who had a CASA Volunteer while navigating the system, Jessica understands first hand and believes in the impact of a CASA.