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If a child is swimmiNg iN peaNut butter -
be their jelly
I would describe myself as a passionate and fierce child advocate, fulfilling my purpose-filled life of serving abused and neglected children as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate or CASA. My “lived experiences” and complicated past paved the way for me to become a child advocate. The journey was not easy, and through sharing my “misplaced childhood” story, I seek to empower youth with a past like mine to find resiliency and discover their voice. I also seek to inspire all people with a heart for hurting children trapped in the child welfare system we call--foster care--to answer my call to action and join the ranks of the volunteer CASA/GAL movement nationwide. Kids are the future of our community, and they are in crisis now.
CONTACT JOAN
I would love to hear from readers and persons interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Send your comments and questions. I'll answer as quickly as I can. Thank you! I look forward to hearing from you.
To find a CASA/GAL program in your home state, please contact The National CASA/GAL Association.
You can connect with me below to learn more about child advocacy, schedule book club appearances and special events, or order personalized copies of Misplaced Childhood.
VIRtual Book Club
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(1) Name of organization, person, or group,
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(3) 1-2 desired dates/times,
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Once the author confirms and schedules the date, you will be responsible for sending the appropriate virtual login credentials (i.e. Zoom, Teams, other.) Please allow at least 2-4 weeks minimum lead time for the scheduled appearance you desire. There is no fee for this appearance. The author is delighted you have purchased her book and have prioritized it for your book club. If you have any special requests, please contact the author directly.
Request a SpecIal MIsplaced ChIldhood Book Club “ReflectIoNs aNd DIscussIoN GuIde"
IN the NEWS
The Forgotten Initiative: Episode 227: Picking Up the Pieces of a Misplaced Childhood; April 1, 2024
One Lit Place: What makes memoir the most popular literary genre? Intimacy; February 23, 2024.
One Star Foundation; Governor’s Volunteer Awards; Volunteer of the Year; February 8, 2024
iHeart Radio: The Art of Improvement Podcast; Joan Ulsher, CASA Advocate; February 7, 2024
It’s Already Done Ministries: Sisters Supporting Sisters Podcast; January 23, 2024
WOAI San Antonio Living: Texas Author Advocates for Children in Foster Care; November 28, 2023
Buffalo Scoop: Mount Mercy alumna speaks to students; November 18, 2023
One Lit Place: New Author Book Publication; November 10, 2023
Stable Moments Podcast: #74: Become a Child Advocate with Joan Ulsher; August 29, 2023
From Foster to _______ (blank) Podcast: “Joan”; August 2023
Child Advocates San Antonio: CFA Video Submission; June 2023
San Antonio Report: CASA looks to double volunteers; May 2023
Child Advocates San Antonio: FY 2022 Annual Report: 2022 Advancing the Mission Award; December 2022
San Antonio Construction News: December 2022: “Advocates, the heart of the system,” Page 2
KENS5 News San Antonio: Forever Family Segment; September 2022
Child Advocates San Antonio: Story of Hope; February 2020
Child Advocates San Antonio: FY 2020 Annual Report: Rookie of the Year; December 2019
Child Advocates San Antonio: Advocate Spotlight; December 2019
The Buffalo News: Joan Meaney Receives Award; November 2017
Buffalo Scoop: Mount Mercy; November 2017
