From Protection to Power. Uplifting Black and Queer Youth in Child Welfare

Date and Time

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT

Location

HJ’s Youth and Community Center
6425 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133

Website

https://casakc.org/

Contact Information

Ashley Huggans, 816-984-8232
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You’re Invited: Jackson County CASA House Committee Presents: From Protection to Power. Uplifting Black and Queer Youth in Child Welfare

Jackson County CASA is excited to invite you to our Panel Discussion on June 25th from 5:30 PM-7:00PM at HJ’s Youth and Community Center located at 6425 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133.! This event is open to the public.

Come and hear from our CASA Youth about the intersectionality of their individual identities and their personal experiences navigating the foster care system. This will be a panel style discussion. We will be specifically highlighting youth who identify as Black or Queer. To get a general head count to provide snacks and refreshments please RSVP here: https://evite.me/D7vYxEzc3z.

Why Attend?

Learn more about the work Jackson County CASA is doing for foster youth in Jackson County
Hear from members of the Black and LGBTQIA+ about their personal experience in foster care
Learn about ways you can support foster youth in Jackson County

Please forward this email to your networks & communities. There is also a copy of the flyer sized for social media, and we'd love your help getting the word out. Also, please share the Jackson County social media post (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn). If you'd like printed copies, please let us know and we will get them to you.