Volunteer & Workforce Development

Our Commitment to a Supportive Community

At Maryland CASA Association, we create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcomed. Our approach guides our work and helps us build a community that embraces individuals from all walks of life.

Maryland CASA Association's Commitment to Community Excellence

At Maryland CASA, we recognize the strength that comes from bringing together people with varied life experiences and perspectives. Our community excellence efforts align with our mission to advocate for all children from various backgrounds in the foster care system. To serve our communities effectively, we prioritize education, responsiveness, and awareness.

Our goal is to foster an organization where everyone can grow, learn, and develop civil competence.

We work toward this by:

  • Creating spaces for meaningful conversations

  • Offering professional development workshops and training

  • Offering team interaction assessments

  • Partnering with community engagement professionals

  • Maintaining dedicated staff focused on community excellence

  • Building psychological safety in our teams and volunteer groups

People First

Building Psychological Safety

We create environments where team members and volunteers feel comfortable expressing ideas, asking questions, and taking appropriate risks without fear of negative consequences. This approach allows us to benefit from the full range of perspectives and experiences within our community.

Supporting One Another & Learning Together

We encourage team members to actively support colleagues whose voices may be less frequently heard. By amplifying different viewpoints and experiences, we develop more comprehensive solutions for the children we serve.

We believe in creating opportunities for continuous learning about different thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences. Through this shared understanding, we can better serve all children in the foster care system and create more effective advocacy approaches.

Valuing Different Perspectives

Our strength comes from the variety of perspectives within our organization. By listening to and learning from one another's unique experiences, we develop more effective approaches to serving children in the foster care system.

Our commitment is about developing responsive professionals who can bridge gaps between people, families, and children from various backgrounds. We approach this work with empathy and patience, understanding that growth is a continuous journey as we build harmony and unity within our communities.