Client Profiles

SFCASA Client Profile: Roy

Roy was looking forward to attending the summer camp his CASA, Wally, had arranged when he was removed from his in-home placement and the care of his mother due to her involuntarily commitment for psychiatric evaluation. Because Roy was removed suddenly, he did not have any clothing for camp and couldn't even get into his home because his mother was in a locked psychiatric unit for two weeks. Wally was able to provide the necessary items for camp with money from the Sunshine and Daydreams Fund, and he was thrilled to report that Roy enjoyed camp and was awed by his new camp wardrobe.

Roy’s story is just one of many reasons that SFCASA has come to depend on the Sunshine and Daydreams Fund. Like Roy, many foster children experience chaos in their homes and are deprived of basic human needs like clothing and shoes. SFCASA has been able to provide emergency necessities in situations like this. Modest in size but grand in its impact, the Sunshine Fund has helped to supplement camp fees, such as a Diabetes Camp, that two of our client youth are hoping to attend this summer, school scholarships, and the Birthday Club, which allows us to buy birthday gifts for children and youth who may not receive anything on their special day.

In addition to supporting individual needs, our Sunshine Fund finances several kids’ events throughout the year so our clients can enjoy festivities and take a break from the constant stresses they encounter. The last several years we have taken approximately 30 kids and their CASAs to Angel Island to enjoy fun in the sun while biking, flying kites, and picnicking. Other events have included a Halloween bowling party and an adventure at a rock climbing gym. We know that many foster children are missing their families during the holidays, which is why SFCASA throws an Annual Holiday Party with an afternoon of ice-skating, lunch, and presents. It’s open for all of our client children and youth, so that they can experience the wonders of the holiday season.

With the summer months quickly approaching, lend your support to send some CASA kids to camp or help us accommodate more children and youth for our Angel Island trip by donating now! Be sure to designate your donation to the Sunshine Fund if you are interested in helping CASA maintain this important resource.