Hosted by Massachusetts CASA Association

MAY 28, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

RUBIN CAMPUS CENTER
100 Institute Rd, Worcester MA, 01609

*Event will be preceded by a CASA Volunteer & Staff
celebration from 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Advocates Unite! will bring together child welfare advocates who represent every fabric of our community. Join us for two unique learning sessions and connect over a “Dine & Dialogue” lunch. Together, let’s reimagine a Commonwealth that is more compassionate, just, and supportive of children and families.

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WHO WILL BE
IN THE ROOM

  • COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
  • NONPROFITS
  • STATE AGENCIES
  • INVESTED CITIZENS
  • LIVED EXPERIENCE EXPERTS

EVENT SCHEDULE

10:00AM – 10:30AM: Opening Remarks
10:30AM – 12:00PM: Advocating for Children and Families through a Trauma-informed and Racial Equity Lens. Fireside Chat with Dr. Gayl Crump Swaby.
12:00PM – 1:00PM: Dine & Dialogue
1:00PM – 2:30PM: Wisdom in Action: Leveraging Lived Experience Into Advocacy. Lived Experience Panel.
2:30PM – 3:00PM: Reflect & Commit