Lily Meets Her Casa

by Joy Thompson, Isaac Ortega (Illustrator)

Overview

Lily has just been placed in a foster care home away from her family. Shes scared and alone and her tummy hurts. Lily is about to meet her court appointed special advocate, or CASA. Lilys CASA, Joan, is a volunteer who will make sure Lily is safe and getting the help that she needs. Joan has brought a special surprise friend for Lily, a friend that will help Lily in many ways. When Lily first sees Chance, the special friend her CASA brings for her, she giggles. His soft fur smells like chocolate chip cookies when it touches her cheek. Soon Lily forgets about her tummyache, and she smiles. She doesnt feel quite so alone anymore.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503569256
Publisher:	Xlibris US
Publication date:	05/15/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Joy Thompson is the current program director for court appointed special advocates of Mesa County in Grand Junction, Colorado. Joy has spent the past five years working with child victims of abuse and neglect, including children that have been placed in foster care. Joy has worked with abused children as a victim advocate, court appointed special advocate (CASA), and forensic interviewer. Her first book, Lily Meets Her CASA, explores the world of the child in foster care and the importance of the CASA Volunteer. Look for the sequel in late 2015. Joy currently resides on the Western Slope of Colorado with her four children and four dogs.