Join us for a panel discussion with the author:

• Claudia Rowe, Author, Journalist, Advocate

• Judith M. Gerber, Esq., Director, NYS Family Court Practice Institute, Center for Justice Innovation

• Jackie Boissonnault, LMSW, Executive Director-CASA of New York State

• Beth Ehrich, CASA Volunteer, Board Member-CASANYS, Facilitator

"Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care" examines the impact of foster care involvement and challenges readers to consider how systems shape futures. This panel brings together voices from advocacy, leadership, and legal representation to examine the book’s insights through the lens of real-world practice and what they mean for those working within child welfare today. 

Together, we will explore how advocacy, legal decision-making, and system structures influence children not just in the moment — but across a lifetime.

Curious about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Join our live info session to learn how you can make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. We'll cover the role of a CASA volunteer, training requirements, time commitments, and answer your questions live. Whether you're ready to begin or just exploring, this session is the perfect first step.

Curious about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Join our live info session to learn how you can make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. We'll cover the role of a CASA volunteer, training requirements, time commitments, and answer your questions live. Whether you're ready to begin or just exploring, this session is the perfect first step.

Curious about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Join our live info session to learn how you can make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. We'll cover the role of a CASA volunteer, training requirements, time commitments, and answer your questions live. Whether you're ready to begin or just exploring, this session is the perfect first step.

Curious about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Join our live info session to learn how you can make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. We'll cover the role of a CASA volunteer, training requirements, time commitments, and answer your questions live. Whether you're ready to begin or just exploring, this session is the perfect first step.

Curious about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Join our live info session to learn how you can make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. We'll cover the role of a CASA volunteer, training requirements, time commitments, and answer your questions live. Whether you're ready to begin or just exploring, this session is the perfect first step.

Curious about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Join our live info session to learn how you can make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. We'll cover the role of a CASA volunteer, training requirements, time commitments, and answer your questions live. Whether you're ready to begin or just exploring, this session is the perfect first step.

Curious about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Join our live info session to learn how you can make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. We'll cover the role of a CASA volunteer, training requirements, time commitments, and answer your questions live. Whether you're ready to begin or just exploring, this session is the perfect first step.

Curious about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Join our live info session to learn how you can make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. We'll cover the role of a CASA volunteer, training requirements, time commitments, and answer your questions live. Whether you're ready to begin or just exploring, this session is the perfect first step.

Curious about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Join our live info session to learn how you can make a life-changing difference for children in foster care. We'll cover the role of a CASA volunteer, training requirements, time commitments, and answer your questions live. Whether you're ready to begin or just exploring, this session is the perfect first step.