{"id":45234,"date":"2026-06-03T08:53:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?p=45234"},"modified":"2026-06-10T09:43:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:43:46","slug":"june-casa-story-activation-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/2026\/06\/03\/june-casa-story-activation-update\/","title":{"rendered":"June CASA Story Activation Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94\"] 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-heading45234_3acd83-94 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_3acd83-94\">Welcome to CASA&nbsp;Story&#8217;s June Activation&nbsp;email! It\u2019s been so powerful to see our unified voice and your stories of impact on social media and in the news. Thank you to all who&#8217;ve shared CASA Story content and attended our online role-play office hours last month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79\"] 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-heading45234_d3bfc5-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_d3bfc5-79\"><strong>New Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_275920-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_275920-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_275920-3f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_275920-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_275920-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_275920-3f\"] 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-heading45234_275920-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_275920-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_275920-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45234_275920-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_275920-3f\">You&#8217;ll find June&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/juoppyvu0txguq6ygjhfq\/CASA-Story-Social-Media-Content-for-Local-Programs.xlsx?rlkey=xffxg4xctypne6rzk4c2qe0b9&amp;e=1&amp;st=mh9iw5h5&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Social Media Posts<\/strong><\/a> (4) and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/h2qkk6o9od32niqko5kye\/JUNE-CASA-Story-Media-Alert.docx?rlkey=ttckilj13bbn28mwwcgd9lj5a&amp;st=1o6wqwsj&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Media Alert<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/program-portal\/resources\/the-casa-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CASA&nbsp;Story&nbsp;Program Portal<\/a>. The media alert is centered on how CASA supports the mental health needs of children and youth in foster care. Pitch ideas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Training \u2014 How CASA Volunteers take a trauma-informed approach to advocacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet a Volunteer who showed up for a child with higher mental health needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State&nbsp;of Child Welfare in Texas (Texas&nbsp;CASA&nbsp;is available for interviews in person or virtually, based on location.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46\"] 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-heading45234_352a0e-46 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_352a0e-46\"><strong>Meetings with Legislators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09\"] 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-heading45234_d1eddf-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_d1eddf-09\">We recently shared the&nbsp;<strong>CASA Story Program Strategy Legislative Matrix<\/strong> with local program EDs, which includes our recommendations for spring outreach by program and information about legislators for each program\/service area and legislators shared by CASA programs. Please reach out to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:publicpolicy@texascasa.org\">publicpolicy@texascasa.org<\/a>&nbsp;if you would like access to the matrix or with any questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you meet and engage with legislators, please\u00a0be sure to complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/Q5BNBJF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Legislative Visit Feedback Form<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>This\u00a0helps our team track outreach efforts,\u00a0identify\u00a0follow-up opportunities, and better coordinate statewide advocacy strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_671994-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_671994-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_671994-15\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_671994-15 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_671994-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_671994-15\"] 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-heading45234_671994-15 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_671994-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_671994-15\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45234_671994-15 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_671994-15\"><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned for more office hours dates.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e\"] 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-heading45234_f574a7-8e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_f574a7-8e\"><strong>Feedback Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven\u2019t already, please share your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/PYYFWXC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>feedback<\/strong><\/a> from recent CASA Story trainings. Your input helps us as we continue to build and refine the CASA Story campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61\"] 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-heading45234_2f8bd5-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45234_2f8bd5-61\"><strong>Share Your&nbsp;Story&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;d love to highlight your stories of impact throughout the&nbsp;CASA&nbsp;Story&nbsp;campaign. 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