{"id":45904,"date":"2026-08-19T09:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T14:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?page_id=45904"},"modified":"2026-08-26T11:26:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:26:26","slug":"plan-estrategico","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/strategic-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Estrat\u00e9gico AOF 27-29"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id45904_560a41-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id45904_560a41-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_560a41-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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2rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45904_ff5025-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45904_ff5025-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_ff5025-c9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da\"]{text-align:center;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_199cbf-da\">Texas CASA is excited to launch our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/2sab1ecdpshwqnr4j7a3f\/FY27-29-Strategic-Plan.pdf?rlkey=2qdi0om9wjc020yq0y99nllgq&amp;st=dsd1jwd6&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/2sab1ecdpshwqnr4j7a3f\/FY27-29-Strategic-Plan.pdf?rlkey=2qdi0om9wjc020yq0y99nllgq&amp;st=dsd1jwd6&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FY27-29 Strategic Plan<\/a><\/strong>, a three-year roadmap designed to strengthen the Texas CASA network and\u202fmove closer to our shared vision that every<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>child in the child welfare system has a CASA volunteer solely focused on advocating for their best interests.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f\"]{text-align:center;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_14d822-1f\">Developed by our Board of Directors with input from Texas CASA staff and local CASA programs, the Strategic Plan is built around <strong>six key priorities<\/strong>. Each priority below reflects a piece of that vision and the strategies that will guide our work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id45904_4345e6-98{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_4345e6-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id45904_4345e6-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_4345e6-98 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1290px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 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.kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45904_d813fd-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45904_d813fd-3a{position:relative;}.kadence-column45904_d813fd-3a, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column45904_d813fd-3a:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45904_d813fd-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-right:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-bottom:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-left:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45904_d813fd-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-right:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-bottom:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-left:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_d813fd-3a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ee2c69-2d\">Priority 1: <strong>Expand Statewide Access to CASA Advocates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7\"]{margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_4ec56c-e7\">Every Texas child\u202fimpacted\u202fby the child welfare system deserves a CASA&nbsp;volunteer advocate&nbsp;to help them navigate one of the most challenging times in their lives\u202f\u2013 no matter where they live.\u202fDue to capacity challenges and the vastness of our state, over\u202f10,000 children\u202fand youth in foster care\u202fdon\u2019t\u202fhave\u202fan advocate.\u202fTexas CASA will work to make sure Texans are aware of meaningful volunteer opportunities and&nbsp;identify&nbsp;ways for neighboring CASA programs to support each other and unserved children.\u202f To advance this priority, Texas CASA will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_cf7dea-7f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_cf7dea-7f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_cf7dea-7f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_cf7dea-7f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_cf7dea-7f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_cf7dea-7f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_e0d6fd-2a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_e0d6fd-2a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Align the network around statewide coverage priorities.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_75445c-41 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_75445c-41\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" 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.kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);border-top:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-right:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-bottom:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-left:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_7c04a4-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17\"]{padding-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_d188ad-17\">Priority 2: <strong><strong><strong>Advance Effective Best-Interest Advocacy<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_c0275f-b2\">Almost 7,000 CASA volunteers change the lives of over\u202f17,000 children\u202fand youth in the Texas foster care system every year.\u202fThey are the one constant in an ever-changing, strained child welfare system where children face more complex challenges than ever before.\u202fTexas CASA will work to make sure child welfare partners and professionals understand the importance of CASA\u2019s role,\u202fidentify\u202fbest practices across child advocacy and family engagement, and\u202fprovide\u202fcontinuous learning opportunities for programs.\u202f To advance this priority, Texas CASA will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_059932-51:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_059932-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_059932-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_059932-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_059932-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_059932-51 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_0542d5-aa .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--theme-palette-color-9, #fff) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_0542d5-aa .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_0542d5-aa\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Align the network around effective child advocacy practices.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_812902-e7 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--theme-palette-color-9, #fff) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_812902-e7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_812902-e7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evaluate and strengthen effective child advocacy practices in an evolving environment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_a363ad-f3 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--theme-palette-color-9, #fff) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_a363ad-f3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_a363ad-f3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Strengthen understanding of the CASA&nbsp;role&nbsp;among system partners.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p 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.kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id45904_d44b88-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id45904_d44b88-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id45904_d44b88-d1 alignnone has-palette-color-9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column45904_949e25-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45904_949e25-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45904_949e25-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45904_949e25-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45904_949e25-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45904_949e25-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45904_949e25-1d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45904_949e25-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45904_949e25-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_949e25-1d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><blockquote><p>The strategic&nbsp;plan\u2019s&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on statewide outreach efforts, a collaborative network of programs, and strong internal support for the work that CASA volunteers do is paramount to our ability to recruit, train, and&nbsp;retain&nbsp;our volunteers.<\/p><cite>Kevin Kyle, CASA of&nbsp;Bell&nbsp;and Coryell Counties <em>Executive Director<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column45904_acb201-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45904_acb201-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45904_acb201-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45904_acb201-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45904_acb201-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45904_acb201-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45904_acb201-64{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45904_acb201-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45904_acb201-64 > 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45904_9a7b93-2f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kevin-Kyle-Headshot-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-46021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kevin-Kyle-Headshot-edited.jpg 480w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kevin-Kyle-Headshot-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kevin-Kyle-Headshot-edited-228x228.jpg 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kevin-Kyle-Headshot-edited-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id45904_93ea08-57{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_93ea08-57 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-right:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-bottom:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-left:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45904_79dd09-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-right:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-bottom:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-left:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_79dd09-22\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_f5dd97-e6\">Priority 3: <strong><strong>Strengthen a Stable, Adaptable, and Collaborative Network<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind every CASA volunteer is a strong network of over 70 local programs serving counties across most of Texas. They recruit, train, and supervise volunteers in their communities. Their efforts help ensure that the voices of over\u202f17,000 children\u202fand youth in foster care are amplified and heard. Texas CASA will work to ensure programs have the resources they need to support their volunteers,\u202fprovide&nbsp;learning opportunities to strengthen program capacity, and create opportunities for skill\u202fbuilding, leadership development, and collaboration across programs. To advance this priority, Texas CASA will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_782669-91:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_782669-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_782669-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_782669-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_782669-91 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_782669-91 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_fe055b-c7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_fe055b-c7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Continue to build trust and deepen relationships across programs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_82cbda-2a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_82cbda-2a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Define the indicators of a high-functioning CASA program.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_93d4bf-75 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_93d4bf-75\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Strengthen leadership capacity and network stability.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_3f24d2-fa .kt-svg-icon-list-text 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_dcef59-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_dcef59-a1\">Priority 4: <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Shape Public Understanding and Policy Conversations<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Texas ranks second in the nation for the highest number of children in foster care. Over 27,000 children are\u202fimpacted\u202f\u2013 children removed from traumatic environments and everything that feels like home. To improve outcomes for children and youth in the child welfare system,\u202fit is essential to understand their needs. Texas CASA will work to educate policymakers, partners, and the public about CASA\u2019s critical role and impact&nbsp;in&nbsp;a complex system and build relationships across Texas that improve outcomes for children in foster care.\u202f To advance this priority, Texas CASA will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_ca7223-e4:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_ca7223-e4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_ca7223-e4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_ca7223-e4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_ca7223-e4 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.kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}.kb-image45904_d21c79-f4 img.kb-img, .kb-image45904_d21c79-f4 .kb-img img{border-top:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-right:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-bottom:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-left:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image45904_d21c79-f4 img.kb-img, .kb-image45904_d21c79-f4 .kb-img img{border-top:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-right:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-bottom:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-left:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image45904_d21c79-f4 img.kb-img, .kb-image45904_d21c79-f4 .kb-img img{border-top:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-right:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-bottom:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-left:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45904_d21c79-f4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AnaOQuin720-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-46052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AnaOQuin720-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AnaOQuin720-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AnaOQuin720-228x228.jpg 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AnaOQuin720-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AnaOQuin720-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AnaOQuin720-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AnaOQuin720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_4d8b12-ff\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><blockquote><p>Texas CASA\u2019s focus on uplifting the stories of local programs is a critical part of our strategic plan to ensure communities are aware of the realities of what&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;like for children in foster care.<\/p><cite>Ana O\u2019Quin, Texas CASA Public Policy Director<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-1-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id45904_0a076d-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id45904_0a076d-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_0a076d-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(65% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(35% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id45904_0a076d-e5{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_0a076d-e5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_0a076d-e5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id45904_0a076d-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id45904_0a076d-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id45904_0a076d-e5 alignnone has-palette-color-9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_e23b04-b7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><blockquote><p>A strategic plan centered on strengthening and supporting local programs&nbsp;demonstrates&nbsp;an understanding that meaningful change happens at the community level.<\/p><cite>James Hamilton, CASA of Grayson County <em>Executive Director<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column45904_748733-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45904_748733-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45904_748733-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45904_748733-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45904_748733-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45904_748733-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45904_748733-b5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45904_748733-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45904_748733-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div 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src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hamilton-James-Texas-CASA-Photo-edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-46068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hamilton-James-Texas-CASA-Photo-edited-1.jpg 2422w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hamilton-James-Texas-CASA-Photo-edited-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hamilton-James-Texas-CASA-Photo-edited-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hamilton-James-Texas-CASA-Photo-edited-1-228x228.jpg 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hamilton-James-Texas-CASA-Photo-edited-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hamilton-James-Texas-CASA-Photo-edited-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hamilton-James-Texas-CASA-Photo-edited-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, 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767px){.kadence-column45904_f93220-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-right:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-bottom:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-left:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_f93220-af\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_4e2b46-cb\">Priority 5: Equip and Sustain a Prepared CASA Advocate Network Focusing on Retention<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_120e40-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_120e40-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_120e40-90\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_120e40-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_120e40-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_120e40-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_120e40-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_120e40-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_120e40-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_120e40-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_120e40-90\">When a child\u2019s world is flipped upside down, a CASA&nbsp;volunteer&nbsp;is an&nbsp;unwavering source of stability.\u202fThey\u202fshow up in an overburdened child welfare system filled with rapid transitions and administrative roadblocks they must navigate while supporting children in need.\u202fTexas CASA will work to ensure programs have the tools they need to train volunteers, including resources that support children who have experienced complex trauma, provide&nbsp;ongoing support volunteers need, and share meaningful stories to inspire others to make a difference in a child\u2019s life. To advance this priority, Texas CASA will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_acee26-18:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_acee26-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_acee26-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_acee26-18 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--theme-palette-color-9, #fff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_acee26-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_acee26-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_acee26-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list 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kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Develop and scale replicable volunteer recruitment models grounded in realistic,&nbsp;impact\u2011driven&nbsp;storytelling.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_78ed32-ec .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #002857) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_78ed32-ec .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_78ed32-ec\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Design and support innovative models to enhance local program and volunteer efficiencies.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_a1c3c8-cc .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #002857) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_a1c3c8-cc .kt-svg-icon-list-text 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.kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #002857) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_ca39fb-7e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_ca39fb-7e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Build awareness of CASA volunteer opportunities through 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.kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-right:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-bottom:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-left:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);}.kadence-column45904_72244b-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45904_72244b-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45904_72244b-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45904_72244b-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45904_72244b-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45904_72244b-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45904_72244b-1c, .kadence-column45904_72244b-1c h1, .kadence-column45904_72244b-1c h2, .kadence-column45904_72244b-1c h3, .kadence-column45904_72244b-1c h4, 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var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);border-left:0px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #f3f3f3);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_72244b-1c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ab8b33-12\">Priority 6: <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Strengthen the Texas CASA Infrastructure<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45904_ecbcb0-ec\">For 37 years, Texas CASA has supported a growing statewide network of local CASA programs advocating for children in foster care. What began as a network of 13 programs has grown to over 70, extending CASA\u2019s reach across most of the state. As the child welfare system grows more complex and children face deeper trauma, the infrastructure behind the mission must keep pace. Texas CASA will work to strengthen its foundation and build a more efficient organization through the intentional use of technology and by diversifying funding sources for long-term sustainability. When Texas CASA is strong, local programs have the resources they need to make sure every child gets a chance&nbsp;at&nbsp;a brighter future. To advance this priority, Texas CASA&nbsp;will:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_341a36-2d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_341a36-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_341a36-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_341a36-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_341a36-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items45904_341a36-2d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_010b78-b5 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--theme-palette-color-9, #fff) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_010b78-b5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_010b78-b5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Evaluate and improve operational infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_835b0a-c4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_835b0a-c4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Expand focus on data identification, collection, and use.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_62efad-94 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_62efad-94\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Enable technology supported innovation and efficiency.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_0807d5-02 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_0807d5-02\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Continue to build an effective and sustainable workforce.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_a21185-ae .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45904_a21185-ae\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Advance a diversified and sustainable funding model.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id45904_a87ec7-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id45904_a87ec7-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_a87ec7-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id45904_a87ec7-f8{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_a87ec7-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}.kb-row-layout-id45904_a87ec7-f8{background-color:rgba(72,195,227,0);}.kb-row-layout-id45904_a87ec7-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id45904_a87ec7-f8 > 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img{border-top:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-right:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-bottom:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-left:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image45904_a20693-de img.kb-img, .kb-image45904_a20693-de .kb-img img{border-top:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-right:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-bottom:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-left:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image45904_a20693-de img.kb-img, .kb-image45904_a20693-de .kb-img img{border-top:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-right:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-bottom:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);border-left:10px solid var(--theme-palette-color-7, #e8e8e8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45904_a20693-de\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TaylorMerrill720.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-46051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TaylorMerrill720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TaylorMerrill720-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TaylorMerrill720-228x228.jpg 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TaylorMerrill720-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TaylorMerrill720-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45904_8bdb03-49\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><blockquote><p>As a former CASA volunteer and local program employee, it means everything to me that Texas CASA\u2019s strategic plan invests in local programs. We are helping ensure that life-changing advocacy continues for the children who need it most.<\/p><cite>Taylor Merrill, Texas CASA CFE Coach<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45904_2f4061-a7 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-45904_2f4061-a7 .kt-divider-stripe{height:6px;width:80%;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-45904_2f4061-a7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><span class=\"kt-divider-stripe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" class=\"kb-pattern-svg-divider kb-stripes-svg\"><defs><pattern id=\"pat45904_2f4061-a7\" width=\"7\" height=\"7\" patternTransform=\"rotate(40)\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><line x1=\"0\" y=\"0\" x2=\"0\" y2=\"7\" stroke=\"var(--theme-palette-color-1, #48c3e3)\" 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