{"id":42162,"date":"2025-02-19T10:56:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T16:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?p=42162"},"modified":"2025-02-19T11:09:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T17:09:06","slug":"hacer-oir-nuestra-voz-el-dia-de-casa-en-el-capitolio-esta-casi-aqui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/2025\/02\/19\/making-our-voices-heard-casa-day-at-the-capitol-is-almost-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Haciendo escuchar nuestras voces: \u00a1el D\u00eda de CASA en el Capitolio est\u00e1 casi aqu\u00ed!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs-228x128.png 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs-1184x666.png 1184w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear<span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent; color: var(--theme-text-color); font-family: var(--theme-font-family); font-style: var(--theme-font-style, inherit); font-weight: var(--theme-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--theme-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--theme-text-transform);\">&nbsp;friends,<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocacy has always been at the heart of CASA\u2019s mission \u2014 because when we show up, speak out, and stand together, real change happens. This also goes for ensuring the voices of children in foster care are heard at the Texas Capitol. That\u2019s why our public policy work is a top priority, and it\u2019s why I want to personally invite you to CASA Dayat the Capitol on March 27<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before joining Texas CASA in 2012, I spent 16 years working for the State serving as the executive director of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.<a> <\/a>I know firsthand that the conversations happening under the dome in Austin have a direct impact on the children we serve. I also know that lawmakers listen when people from their communities show up. That\u2019s why our approach to policy work is strategic, collaborative and deeply rooted in the realities of the child welfare system.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id42162_242db2-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id42162_242db2-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id42162_242db2-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id42162_242db2-64 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id42162_242db2-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id42162_242db2-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id42162_242db2-64 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div 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100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column42162_d80c80-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column42162_d80c80-b2 > .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-column42162_d80c80-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column42162_d80c80-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column42162_d80c80-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column42162_d80c80-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column42162_d80c80-b2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column42162_d80c80-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column42162_d80c80-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column42162_d80c80-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Now, more than ever, our Public Policy team is exactly where they need to be \u2014 inside the Capitol, where decisions are being made. They are there early in the morning and late into the night, meeting with lawmakers, their staff, judges and partner organizations. They are building relationships, having tough conversations and making sure CASA and the children we serve are always part of the discussion. These connections are critical, and they don\u2019t happen by accident. It takes showing up, again and again, to make a lasting impact. The work is ongoing because, when one session ends, planning priorities for the next session begins. Texas CASA works in partnership with local CASA programs to set its priorities \u2014ensuring the voices of staff and volunteers across Texas are included in the conversation. You can see the result of that partnership reflected in our priorities for the 89<sup>th<\/sup> Legislative Session <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/what-we-do\/leadership-in-public-policy\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>CASA Day at the Capitol is our opportunity to stand beside local CASA programs, amplify our message, and show legislators that we are a united force for change.<\/strong> When volunteers, staff and community members come together, we remind lawmakers that these children aren\u2019t just statistics, they\u2019re real kids with real needs. It is also a wonderful way for us all to connect \u2013 starting the night before on March 26 at the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/c032ae6c-9475-48fe-9bfc-86cb0740bb78\/regProcessStep1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteer Appreciation Reception <\/a>dedicated to your incredible work every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered how you can make an impact beyond the courtroom, this is it. Join us, raise your voice and help us make lasting change. To get involved, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/casa-day-at-the-capitol-2025\/\">here.<\/a> If you can\u2019t make it to CASA Day at the Capitol, you can still follow the bills Texas CASA is supporting by checking out our bill tracker <a href=\"https:\/\/billtracker.texascasa.org\/\">here<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s show Texas what CASA stands for.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warmly, <a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vicki-signature.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32166\" style=\"width:314px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vicki-signature.jpg 627w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vicki-signature-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vicki-signature-228x103.jpg 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vicki-signature-500x226.jpg 500w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vicki-signature-100x45.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6\"] 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-heading42162_c47453-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42162_c47453-c6\"><em>If you are not currently involved with CASA, I ask you today to consider how you can play a part in making a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable children. Are you ready to take the first step towards becoming a CASA volunteer? Visit <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/becomeacasa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>BecomeACASA.org<\/em><\/a><em> to learn how you can speak up for a child who needs you. You can also support the work of Texas CASA by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/give\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/give\/\"><em>making a secure online gift<\/em><\/a><em> that will help support the local CASA volunteer advocacy programs across the state<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear&nbsp;friends, Advocacy has always been at the heart of CASA\u2019s mission \u2014 because when we show up, speak out, and stand together, real change happens. 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