Since word of mouth is our number one recruitment tool, think of how you can make it easy for current volunteers to spread the word to their social circles. Consider having recruitment materials such brochures, videos, volunteer descriptions, your information session or training calendar, an application, etc. in an easy-to-access place online so whenever volunteers are going to places, they … Read More
Since word of mouth is our number one recruitment tool, think of how you can make it easy for current volunteers to spread the word to their social circles. Consider having recruitment materials such brochures, videos, volunteer descriptions, your information session or training calendar, an application, etc. in an easy-to-access place online so whenever volunteers are going to places, they can quickly share all about CASA. If internet access isn’t always reliable, you can put all of the materials on a flash/thumb drive and hand it out to staff, board, volunteers, judges, etc.
New Video Featuring Texas CASA’s ACT Consultant, Rhonda Kuykendall
When we consider the child welfare system, a stark reality emerges: children are at an alarmingly high risk of falling prey to sex trafficking. A study conducted by The University of Texas at Austin revealed that a quarter of youth in care were at risk of trafficking in 2022 alone. For Human Trafficking Prevention Month this January, learn how we’re … Read More
CFE Mentoring Opportunity Info Alert
Texas CASA is pleased to announce the launch of a new opportunity for CASA programs involved in CFE- CFE Mentoring! CASA programs will be partnered as Mentors and Mentees for a one-year period (May 2024-April 2025) to further support the embedding of CFE into everyday advocacy, and to reach more children, parents, and families with this important connection-informed work. This … Read More
Start 2024 off with STAR and special guest, Antonio Grate
Start your new year with an inspiring and empowering message from special guest, Antonio Grate. Antonio aged out of the foster care system in Chicago and has dedicated his life to mentoring and educating youth, foster parents, guardians, advocates, and child welfare workers through his public speaking and his book, The Power of One. It is Antonio’s mission to tell … Read More
Virtual Pre-Service Training Facilitator Workshop: February 2024
Texas CASA is excited to announce dates for our next virtual Art of Facilitation for Pre-Service Training workshop on Feb. 21, Feb. 23 and Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. each day! The workshop is designed to introduce participants to the foundations of engaging, learning-centered facilitation. Participants will have the opportunity to explore creative and effective ideas on … Read More