{"id":45398,"date":"2026-06-25T12:22:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?p=45398"},"modified":"2026-06-25T12:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:30:09","slug":"championing-the-spirit-of-collaboration-with-child-welfare-leaders-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/2026\/06\/25\/championing-the-spirit-of-collaboration-with-child-welfare-leaders-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Texas&#8217; Child Welfare System Through Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image45398_117111-a5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45398_117111-a5\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/From_the_CEO_Vicki_Spriggs.png 1920w, 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-1024x576.png 1024w, 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\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past two months,&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;had the privilege of&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in two powerful gatherings that reinforced something we know to be true: meaningful change for children and families happens when we work together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At our annual Leadership Roundtable, representatives from 43 local CASA programs came together to learn, share ideas, and strengthen their leadership. Throughout the day, conversations centered on clarity, alignment, and commitment \u2014 three principles that help organizations navigate complexity while&nbsp;remaining&nbsp;focused on what matters most:&nbsp;improving outcomes for children&nbsp;impacted&nbsp;by the child welfare system in Texas.&nbsp;Leaders exchanged promising practices, explored challenges facing volunteer engagement, and reflected on how stronger partnerships&nbsp;across local programs and stakeholders in the child welfare system&nbsp;can create greater impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id45398_60472d-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id45398_60472d-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id45398_60472d-3d > .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, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id45398_60472d-3d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id45398_60472d-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id45398_60472d-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id45398_60472d-3d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column45398_e0d468-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45398_e0d468-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-column45398_e0d468-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45398_e0d468-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45398_e0d468-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45398_e0d468-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45398_e0d468-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45398_e0d468-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45398_e0d468-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45398_e0d468-ff\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image45398_e85be1-ef .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45398_e85be1-ef size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-16-1024x576.png\" alt=\"leadership roundtable\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-45406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-16-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-16-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-16-228x128.png 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-16-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-16-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-16-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-16.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That spirit of collaboration continued during our&nbsp;<em>From Involvement to Partnership<\/em>&nbsp;luncheon, which brought together leaders from CASA programs, Community-Based Care providers, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), and Texas CASA. More than 30 leaders&nbsp;participated&nbsp;in open and honest discussions about family engagement and the future of child welfare in Texas. One participant captured the importance of this work perfectly:&nbsp;<em>\u201cFamilies experience the system as one system. They feel every gap between us. Partnership requires shared responsibility, not just shared goals.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id45398_b85a50-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id45398_b85a50-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id45398_b85a50-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id45398_b85a50-ce > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id45398_b85a50-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id45398_b85a50-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id45398_b85a50-ce alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45398_c525bc-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image45398_2b73b7-cf .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45398_2b73b7-cf size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-15-1024x576.png\" alt=\"from involvement to partnership cfe event\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-45404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-15-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-15-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-15-228x128.png 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Newsletter-Graphics-15-768x432.png 768w, 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.kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id45398_b50363-30 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id45398_b50363-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id45398_b50363-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id45398_b50363-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id45398_b50363-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id45398_b50363-30 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column45398_50b1b2-23 > 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column45398_79dafe-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column45398_79dafe-9a > .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-column45398_79dafe-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column45398_79dafe-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column45398_79dafe-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column45398_79dafe-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column45398_79dafe-9a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column45398_79dafe-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column45398_79dafe-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column45398_fd3e4f-4c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image45398_ba9498-2a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45398_ba9498-2a size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hank-4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"from involvement to partnership event\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-45401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hank-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hank-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hank-4-228x228.png 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hank-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hank-4-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hank-4-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hank-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That perspective guided our conversations throughout the event. Together, we explored how collaboration can strengthen support for children and families, elevate family voice, and ensure that relationships&nbsp;remain&nbsp;at the center of our work as Texas\u2019 child welfare system continues to evolve. The feedback afterward was encouraging, with participants highlighting the value of open dialogue and learning from partners at different points in their journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What stood out to me across both events was the collective commitment to moving beyond individual perspectives and working together to create lasting, meaningful change for children and families across Texas. Whether strengthening leadership within CASA programs or building partnerships across the broader child welfare community, collaboration&nbsp;remains&nbsp;one of our greatest strengths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am grateful to everyone who&nbsp;participated, shared their experiences, and invested their time in these conversations. The relationships built and strengthened through these gatherings will continue to&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;the children and families we collectively serve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Together, we can&nbsp;accomplish&nbsp;far more than any one organization can alone.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With sincere thanks,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ab6bb11 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image45398_b9c508-93:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added) > figure{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image45398_b9c508-93.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image45398_b9c508-93 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:248px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image45398_b9c508-93.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image45398_b9c508-93 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image45398_b9c508-93 figure{max-width:248px;}.kb-image45398_b9c508-93 .image-is-svg, .kb-image45398_b9c508-93 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image45398_b9c508-93:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image45398_b9c508-93.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-image45398_b9c508-93 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45398_b9c508-93\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vicki-signature.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-41959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vicki-signature.jpg 627w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vicki-signature-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vicki-signature-228x103.jpg 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vicki-signature-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vicki Spriggs, CEO de Texas CASA<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past two months,&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;had the privilege of&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in two powerful gatherings that reinforced something we know to be true: meaningful change for children and families happens when we work together.&nbsp; 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