CASA F.A.M.
Court Appointed Special Advocate: Fresno and Madera
The Voice That Empowers Foster Youth
Hosted By: Diane O'Canto
Mission: CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties trains volunteers as Court Appointed Special Advocates to be a guiding voice empowering vulnerable children and youth in foster care to reach their full potential in life.
The World Needs More Heroes
Welcome to the CASA F.A.M Podcast, where you will hear in-depth stories of Heroes of Hope, Foster Youth, and how we can create change. Tune in every other Tuesday for insight on how to become a part of the solution
Interested in becoming an advocate?
No superpowers are required. Just a powerful voice to speak up for children and youth in foster care.
You form strong bonds through outings, spending time together, and listening. When these children face challenges in life or in court, you can be there with kindness, support, and hope for the future. Become a voice for the voiceless.
Become a CASA Hero of Hope!
Website: https://www.casafresnomadera.org/become-an-advocate/
Instagram: @casafresno_madera
CASA F.A.M.
Episode 8: Identity, Belonging and Purpose With Julie McGue
In Today’s episode we have special guest Julie McGue, she is an author, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. She writes extensively about finding out who you are, where you belong, and making sense of it.
We Dive deep into the concept of identity, shame, and rejection. Discussing how we are constantly searching for answers to the uncertainties we have as humans. However, patience and persistence are key, Julie touches on being adopted at birth with her identical twin sister. The uncertainty and romanticized idea of who her birth parents were and their reasoning for adoption was something she struggled with most of her life.
Not having the answers, she longed for and trying to put the pieces together was difficult for Julie, however, due to her continuous grit, she did not give up. She shares her story of a routine check-up that would change the course of her life forever and lead her down the path to finding the answers she had always wanted.
This would later inspire her to write two published books and one on the way in which she focuses on the topics of identity, belonging, and family. This episode is for anyone searching to take back their power, discover who they are and understand that love can come in many forms, the first starting with yourself. The Holidays are here, to anyone reading this who feels alone, we are here for you. May this podcast bring you clarity and determination to never give up and to realize that you are more than the labels society has placed on you. You are enough!
Where you can connect with Julie:
Email: julie@juliemcgueauthor.com
Author website: www.juliemcgueauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/juliemcguewrites
Twitter: @juliermcgue
Instagram: @julieryanmcgue
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-mcgue-a246b841
Upcoming CASA Events:
CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties is partnering with Quail State for a proceeds donation opportunity on Thursday, December 14th from 5-11 pm. Quail State Downtown Fresno’s first and only rooftop bar will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the selected craft cocktails that will be custom-made specifically for the event. As Fresno’s first and only rooftop bar, this fun-filled night will ring in the holidays with amazing drinks and giving.
Located in: Pacific Southwest Building
Address: 1060 Fulton Mall, Fresno, CA 93721
Date: Thursday, December 14th, 2023
Time: 5:00 - 11:00 PM
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Call/Text: 988
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