{"id":45174,"date":"2026-05-27T10:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?p=45174"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:10:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:10:02","slug":"eduvoices-championing-foster-futures-podcast-features-texas-casa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/2026\/05\/27\/eduvoices-championing-foster-futures-podcast-features-texas-casa\/","title":{"rendered":"EduVoices: Championing Foster Futures Podcast Features Texas CASA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Texas CASA staff are taking center stage on the EduVoices: Championing Foster Futures podcast series, offering powerful insights into the people, policies, and practices shaping better outcomes for children and youth in foster care. From Frances Lofley\u2019s deep dive into Collaborative Family Engagement and the importance of lifelong connections, to CEO Vicki Spriggs\u2019 perspective on statewide leadership and systems change, each episode highlights a different dimension of advocacy in action. Brandi Goen shares how her experience as a CASA volunteer now informs strategic grantmaking that strengthens local programs across Texas, while Stephanie Battaglia and Ana O\u2019Quin unpack the policy decisions that directly impact foster-connected youth and families. Together, these conversations showcase the expertise, passion, and innovation driving Texas CASA\u2019s mission and offer listeners an inspiring look at how collaboration and advocacy can create lasting change. 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