Supporting Older Youth in Foster Care – May 7 Are you and your volunteers aware of all the great resources that are available to support advocacy for older youth in foster care? Join us on May 7 from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. to hear about these resources and how different CASA programs are supporting youth to make sure they are aware of … Read More
Supporting Older Youth in Foster Care – May 7
Are you and your volunteers aware of all the great resources that are available to support advocacy for older youth in foster care? Join us on May 7 from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. to hear about these resources and how different CASA programs are supporting youth to make sure they are aware of what they need as they navigate out of foster care successfully. We will hear from the local CASA program staff, as well as youth who have successfully transitioned out of foster care. You don’t want to miss this!
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CFE For All: Statewide Offering – May 15
We are excited about our upcoming CFE For All virtual training! This training is meant for those who are implementing CFE. CASA staff/volunteers, Child Protective Services and Community-Based Care staff will come together to learn about the fundamentals of CFE and have the opportunity for practical, hands-on application of the skills and tools presented. The upcoming virtual training will be held on May 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Share Your Success Story
Do you want to show off your extraordinary CASA volunteers and staff to supporters from all over the state?! The Texas CASA Communications team wants to tell stories of your success. If you have an inspiring volunteer or staff story you want to share with the network and general public simply send us the idea and we will write the … Read More
VFC ROAR: A Volunteer-Match Program for Individuals Seeking Short-Term Projects
Voices for Children’s Recruitment, Outreach & Advocacy Representatives program (VFC ROAR) is a volunteer-match program for individuals seeking short-term projects. The ROAR program consists of a team of volunteers & community partners dedicated to helping Voices for Children CASA with community engagement, child abuse awareness/prevention, and related activities. Although ROAR volunteers do not undergo the 30 hours of training and additional … Read More
Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention: What You Need to Know & What You Can Do
JUMP TO A SECTION What is prevention? Why does child abuse and neglect occur? How do prevention services work? What does the state of Texas do to prevent child abuse and neglect? What can I do to help? Throughout April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Texas CASA and other groups will be sharing information and resources about preventing child abuse and … Read More
Will You Go From Awareness to Action?
Dear friends, During Child Abuse Prevention Month this April CASA programs across Texas will be hosting events, reaching out to local media, ramping up grassroots recruitment efforts and more, with the goal of informing the community about child abuse and neglect and the urgent need for more volunteers. Did you know in 2023 alone, more than 58,000 children were confirmed … Read More