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When you're a kid EVERY day should be a good day. And EVERY day should
be a day filled with pretending to be an astronaut or doctor or
scientist…not worrying about food, shelter or safety ... unfortunately
EACH year in Madison County there are over 2000 reports of child abuse or
severe neglect. There are over 500 Madison County Children in the Foster
Care System. Last year due to funding limitations, the local
CAJA office
was able to help 20% of these children. All proceeds from Yuri’s Night Hunstville 2010
will stay right here in Madison County to help build the capacity for
CAJA to serve more children.
The Court Appointed Juvenile Advocates (CAJA) program of Madison County
is affiliated with the National Court Appointed Special Advocate
Association (CASA). There are over 950 CASA/CAJA programs nationwide.
It is an all-volunteer, community-based solution to the growing problem
of abuse, neglect and abandonment.
The Yuri’s Night Huntsville 2010 is a celebration of space, community, and our dreams for the future and for the dreams of all of our children. The educational events that will take place leading up to the event will be organized for Jr. High School students. Your sponsorship dollars will help inspire this new generation of students and help CAJA advocate for many others. So please join us in this effort to dream, explore, and celebrate.