Blog Topic #8

My CP & Budgeting

In regards to budgeting, my CP spends the majority of it’s budget on providing care for foster children. For example, CASA of San Mateo County created the Academic Success Program. This program was actually a big part of their budget because in this program, CASA is able to help dependent children achieve better education and do better in school. For example, this program provides foster children with one-on-one tutoring and help with their work. Hence, each volunteer that is assigned with a child helps that child do better in school and ensure that he or she’s educational needs will not be overlooked. This clearly shows that my CP values the idea that every child should be able to receive a proper education and a has the right to do well in school. Moreover, it shows the value that every child deserves to receive help and guidance to ensure for a better future. Hence, the work of CASA even connect to the seventh NDNU hallmark that “We develop holistic learning communities which educate for life”. 

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