Join us on Monday, February 26 from 12 – 1 p.m. to learn all about the Foster Care Ombudsman (FCO) for youth and children from our guest Raven Sowell, HHS Foster Care Ombudsman Manager. Youth in foster care have a right to ask questions or file a complaint with the FCO if any of their rights have been violated or … Read More
Join us on Monday, February 26 from 12 – 1 p.m. to learn all about the Foster Care Ombudsman (FCO) for youth and children from our guest Raven Sowell, HHS Foster Care Ombudsman Manager. Youth in foster care have a right to ask questions or file a complaint with the FCO if any of their rights have been violated or ignored. This presentation will include: what happens when a youth contacts the FCO office with a complaint, how CASA volunteers can aid the youth during their call, FCO youth protections and policies, FCO investigations/limitations and more.
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This registration link is only for the February Zoom. We will resume using the regular monthly Zoom link again in March.
Connect Our Kids Webinar Hosted by the Texas CASA CFE Team
CFE encompasses the use of engagement and connection tools. These tools are helpful for use with the child, parent or relative to learn about who they identify as important people to them and to more fully hear their voice and story. Circles of Trust, CFE deck of cards, mobility map, three houses, connectedness map and the list goes on. How … Read More
FY23 Texas CASA Annual Survey Results & Response
We are happy to share with you the results of and response to the Fiscal Year 2023 Texas CASA Annual Survey. The survey went out to Executive Directors, Program Staff and Board Members to gain a clearer picture of the Local CASA programs’ satisfaction with the services we provided in FY 2023. Click each link below: The Full FY23 Annual … Read More
Annual Report of the Health and Human Services Ombudsman
Last year, the 88th Legislature consolidated all existing ombudsman programs, including the Foster Care Ombudsman, administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), which was established to provide information and investigate complaints regarding the agency’s programs and services. In December, HHSC released the first annual report for the Texas Health and Human Services Office of the Ombudsman (HHS … Read More
New STAR Announcements
What better time to learn, be inspired and be ready to act in preventing child trafficking and exploitation than in January, Human Trafficking Prevention Month?! Join us on January 29th from 12-1 p.m. to hear about survivor-centered resources and tools available at the program, supervisory and volunteer level; as well as the latest announcements and updates in this ever-evolving anti-child … Read More