Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a local non-profit organization which trains volunteers to help "make sure children who have experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and achieve a bright future." Advocates connect with children, often in the foster care system, to act as their advocate as they move through the Children and Youth Services system. What's unique about CASAs, is they stay with the child(ren) and the case for their entire time in the system.
Each year, CASA selects an advocate to be honored at the gala as their Advocate of the Year. The Advocate of the Year is someone who has excelled in their role over the past year and has truly made a difference in a child's life. The video serves to introduce the advocate prior to them receiving their award at the gala.
This particular advocate was assigned to a medically fragile case, where she advocated for the child through complex medical issues until he ultimately passed away. The advocate was honored for her tireless dedication to ensuring this child was cared for and loved throughout a very trying process. The advocate worked closedly with her assigned caseworker to ensure this child was not alone.
Filmiamo filmed interviews and b-roll at the advocate's home, and then travelled to a local cemetery for additional b-roll to add visuals to the story. Using drone shots, b-roll and interviews, Filmiamo produced a piece showing how important advocates are in every foster situation and the importance of no child ever feeling alone.
Videographer - Luke Rafferty
Producer - Hannah Rafferty
Editor - Hannah Rafferty
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