{"id":45348,"date":"2026-06-18T10:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?p=45348"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:05:27","slug":"actualizaciones-sobre-la-campana-la-promocion-y-la-participacion-de-casa-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/2026\/06\/18\/casa-story-campaign-advocacy-and-engagement-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"CASA Campa\u00f1a Historia, Defensa y Actualizaciones de Compromiso"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d\"] 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-heading45348_d53cd2-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_d53cd2-0d\"><strong>Meetings with Legislators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b\"] 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-heading45348_25b04e-6b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_25b04e-6b\">We recently shared the&nbsp;<strong>CASA Story Program Strategy Legislative Matrix<\/strong> with local program EDs, which includes our recommendations for spring\/summer 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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&nbsp;be sure to complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/Q5BNBJF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Legislative Visit Feedback Form<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong>This&nbsp;helps our team track outreach efforts,&nbsp;identify&nbsp;follow-up opportunities, and better coordinate statewide advocacy strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50\"] 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-heading45348_0053b9-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_0053b9-50\"><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us September 9\u201311 in San Marcos at the <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/event\/texas-casa-conference-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/event\/texas-casa-conference-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Texas CASA Conference: <em>Advocacy in Motion: Moving with Purpose and Heart<\/em><\/a>, where Public Policy Director Ana O&#8217;Quin and Public Policy Specialist AD Tincopa will lead an institute designed for local CASA staff and leaders who want to strengthen their legislative advocacy efforts and prepare for the 90th Legislative Session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on the CASA Story framework, the Public Policy team will share Texas CASA&#8217;s legislative priorities, developed with input from local CASA programs across the state, along with updates on key interim charges and the Sunset Review process. Through engaging conversation, peer learning, and small-group discussion, participants will gain practical strategies for turning policy priorities into action and effectively engaging with legislators on behalf of children and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are new to legislative advocacy or looking to expand your impact, this session will help you build the knowledge, confidence, and connections needed to amplify the voices of children in the legislative process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/event\/texas-casa-conference-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Registration opens July 8<\/strong><\/a>. Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e\"] 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-heading45348_106a90-3e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_106a90-3e\"><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-heading45348_a128a1-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_a128a1-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_a128a1-72\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_a128a1-72 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_a128a1-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_a128a1-72\"] 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-heading45348_a128a1-72 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading45348_a128a1-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_a128a1-72\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading45348_a128a1-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading45348_a128a1-72\"><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. Please email the following types of stories to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:communications@texascasa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communications@texascasa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How&nbsp;CASA&nbsp;volunteers change lives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your experience with the rollout of CBC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your experience seeing and managing more severe cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Thank you for everything you do to support the volunteers and children you serve. 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