Untangling Legal Hoops & Excerpts from the Family Code Reference Guide (2026)

Navigating legal requirements in child welfare advocacy can be complex. To help CASA staff and leadership better understand the legal framework that supports best-interest advocacy, we’re excited to introduce the Untangling Legal Hoops & Excerpts from the Family Code Reference Guide.

This resource is designed to help untangle legal requirements and identify the statutes, legal authority, and guidelines most relevant to CASA programs. While it is not a comprehensive legal resource and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice, it serves as a valuable reference point in an ever-changing legal landscape.

The guide also includes links to legal training opportunities and additional resources that can be shared with staff and volunteers. We encourage you to explore this new tool and add it to your CASA program’s advocacy toolkit!