NORFOLK, Va. — Mother's Day weekend kicked off with a special event that benefits children who need some extra support.
Norfolk CASA hosted a luncheon and silent auction at the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club. 13News Now anchor Nicole Livas served as emcee.
CASA stands for "court-appointed special advocate." Judges appoint community members to assist foster kids until they can find a safe and permanent home.
The agency recruits and trains those community members.
Norfolk CASA Executive Director Roxie Hoven said, "That's what we need, that's what the world needs. For us to show up and let kids know we're there and that they're not alone even in their darkest of times."
Also at the luncheon, CASA recognized Deidre Love with the Betty Wade Wyatt Coyle Lifetime Achievement in Childhood Advocacy Award. Love founded Teens with a Purpose and has helped countless Hampton Roads children through peer-led programs.