{"id":46549,"date":"2026-10-05T13:38:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T18:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?p=46549"},"modified":"2026-10-05T13:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T18:44:59","slug":"the-faces-of-texas-casas-strategic-network-services-sns-team-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/2026\/10\/05\/the-faces-of-texas-casas-strategic-network-services-sns-team-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The Faces of Texas CASA&#8217;s Strategic Network Services (SNS) Team, Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog-post-header-size-14-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog-post-header-size-14-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog-post-header-size-14-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog-post-header-size-14-228x152.png 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog-post-header-size-14-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog-post-header-size-14-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blog-post-header-size-14.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left to right: Amanda, Maggie, and Kyron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind the scenes at Texas CASA, the Strategic Network Support (SNS) team helps strengthen the statewide CASA network by equipping volunteers and local program staff with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to advocate effectively for children and families. Amanda, Maggie, and Kyron work closely with CASA volunteers, trainers, supervisors, and program directors across Texas through training, coaching, resources, and learning opportunities. Their work includes Amanda\u2019s <strong>Sharpening Skills webinars<\/strong> and New Supervisor Series, Maggie\u2019s <strong><em>CASA on the Go<\/em> podcast<\/strong> and Spill the TEA, and <strong>CASA College<\/strong>, which Kyron recently took the lead on managing \u2014 with 7,160 course completions in FY26! This part of the team also contributes to curriculum development, resource creation, and statewide learning initiatives that help CASA programs continue to grow and strengthen their advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get to know Amanda, Maggie, and Kyron and learn more about the people helping support CASA\u2019s network across Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-46549_78811c-02 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-46549_78811c-02 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-46549_78811c-02\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a\"] 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-heading46549_a1ed22-9a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46549_a1ed22-9a\"><strong>How long have you worked for Texas CASA, and what inspired you to be a part of the CASA mission?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Amanda:<\/strong> I have been with Texas CASA for 2 and a half years. With my background in education and having children of my own, I feel a connection to the CASA mission as a way to support our state\u2019s most vulnerable children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kyron:<\/strong> I\u2019ve been with Texas CASA for about a month. While I never experienced the foster care system, I was adopted as a child, so the mission of CASA connects with me in a very personal way. I\u2019ve experienced firsthand the difference that hope, love, and community can make in a person\u2019s life. Being part of Texas CASA gives me an opportunity to help ensure more children and families can experience that same kind of support, connection, and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maggie:<\/strong> This year, I celebrated ten years of being part of the CASA network and eight years on the Texas CASA team. I truly believe that the people in this network are kindling sparks of life-giving hope and connection that help to illuminate the path forward for the children and families we walk alongside.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0\"] 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-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading46549_cb4fe7-e0\"><strong>What are some initiatives you are working on right now that you are really excited about?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re excited about the work happening through <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/clergy-casa-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clergy, CASA &amp; Community<\/a> and the powerful opportunity it creates to bring diverse communities together around a shared purpose: creating deeper, lasting impact for children and families. By building meaningful connections among CASA programs, faith communities, and community partners, we\u2019re strengthening the network of people committed to supporting children today while helping build stronger, more connected communities for the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re also excited to be working closely with new supervisors across the state in our <strong>New Supervisor Cohort<\/strong>. It\u2019s an opportunity to provide meaningful support, practical resources, and a space for connection as they grow into their roles\u2014with the goal of helping them feel more confident as leaders and better equipped to support the advocates who serve children and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And lastly, we&#8217;re excited about the work we&#8217;re doing to support the local CASA programs in strengthening our Anti-Child Trafficking efforts as a network. This is an important area of safety advocacy for youth in foster care, and we&#8217;re humbled by the leadership that so many programs continue to show in this area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behind the scenes at Texas CASA, the Strategic Network Support (SNS) team helps strengthen the statewide CASA network by equipping volunteers and local program staff with the knowledge, skills, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":46056,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_gspb_post_css":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"topics":[],"class_list":["post-46549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-casa-voice"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":89,"label":"The CASA Voice"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/May-1-5-1-1024x1024.png",1024,1024,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Thalia","author_link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/author\/commintern\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":89,"name":"The CASA Voice","slug":"casa-voice","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":89,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":116,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":89,"category_count":116,"category_description":"","cat_name":"The CASA Voice","category_nicename":"casa-voice","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46549"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46610,"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46549\/revisions\/46610"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46549"},{"taxonomy":"topics","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topics?post=46549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wordpress","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}