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 10: Meeting People Where They Are, Not Where You Want Them To Be Ft. Advocate Mitch Shaw
Welcome back to the CASA F.A.M. Podcast. Today we have Mitch Shaw, Court Appointed Special Advocate, Real Estate Agent, and Mental Health Advocate, he serves on various committees and boards that serve the underserved people of our community.
In today's episode, Mitch highlights what it truly means to be an advocate. Often, we as humans enter a situation wanting to come in and fix it immediately. However, reality sits and often shows us that when coming into someone else’s world it’s beneficial to enter from the perspective of their lens. Keeping in mind people only know what they have been taught. Offering grace and meeting people where they are and not where you want them to be is crucial when entering the lives of a child in foster care. Respect needs to be earned when working with someone who has experienced a constant revolving door of people coming in and out of their lives. This breeds trust issues for any human because you are forced to constantly regulate when the next person you get close with will leave.
Diving deep into inner child healing and the realization of knowing that anyone could have been placed in these circumstances, even you. As a man, Mitch gives his perspective on the benefits of volunteering and giving back to something greater than oneself. This episode is for anyone who wants to be inspired to do something great, to learn patience, and acceptance, and to learn more about themselves than they ever could imagine. Tune in today to learn more!
Where can you connect with Mitch?
Email: mshaw@kw.com
KW website: www.mshaw.kw.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MitchShawKWRealtor
Instagram: @mitchshawrealtor
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-shaw-36b59b227/
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