{"id":44638,"date":"2026-04-16T08:55:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=44638"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:27:22","slug":"acogida-ampliada","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/es\/program-portal\/resources\/extended-foster-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Acogimiento familiar ampliado"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id44638_0779ca-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id44638_0779ca-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id44638_0779ca-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id44638_0779ca-22 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id44638_0779ca-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id44638_0779ca-22 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id44638_0779ca-22 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column44638_306908-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column44638_306908-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44638_306908-71 > .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-column44638_306908-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44638_306908-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44638_306908-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column44638_306908-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column44638_306908-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column44638_306908-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column44638_306908-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column44638_306908-71\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extended Foster Care (EFC)<\/strong> allows eligible young adults who turn 18 in foster care to voluntarily remain in a structured, supportive environment while transitioning into adulthood. Rather than aging out abruptly, young adults can continue to receive placement, casework support, and court oversight until age 21 or age 22 if they are still completing high school or a GED program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EFC is voluntary and young adult-led. The process is guided by the young adult&#8217;s wants and needs for transitional support during this critical time. EFC helps support young adults as they transition to adulthood by providing a caseworker and maintaining the appointments of their Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem (usually a CASA volunteer), who can be an ongoing support system and advocate for and mentor the young adult as they manage critical life decisions in the areas of medical care, education, workforce development, and housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Encouraging young adults to remain in Extended Foster Care (EFC) in Texas is critical because it provides continued stability, support, and access to essential resources during a pivotal transition into adulthood. Young adults who stay in EFC are more likely to complete high school, pursue higher education or employment, maintain stable housing, and access physical and mental health care. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column44638_5613de-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44638_5613de-46 > .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-column44638_5613de-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44638_5613de-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44638_5613de-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column44638_5613de-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column44638_5613de-46{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column44638_5613de-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column44638_5613de-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column44638_5613de-46\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image44638_8d8e7c-ca .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image44638_8d8e7c-ca size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-2215945553.jpg\" alt=\"efc\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-45199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-2215945553.jpg 724w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-2215945553-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-2215945553-228x152.jpg 228w, https:\/\/texascasa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-2215945553-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id44638_cbbc4d-4f .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id44638_cbbc4d-4f .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id44638_cbbc4d-4f .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #002857);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id44638_cbbc4d-4f .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #002857);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id44638_cbbc4d-4f .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44638_d7f987-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44638_d7f987-d8\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44638_d7f987-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44638_d7f987-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44638_d7f987-d8\"] 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-heading44638_d7f987-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44638_d7f987-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44638_d7f987-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading44638_d7f987-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44638_d7f987-d8\">Extended Foster Care Program Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id44638_c72f98-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id44638_c72f98-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id44638_c72f98-f0 > .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) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id44638_c72f98-f0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id44638_c72f98-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id44638_c72f98-f0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id44638_c72f98-f0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap 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#48c3e3);border-top-left-radius:40px;border-top-right-radius:40px;border-bottom-right-radius:40px;border-bottom-left-radius:40px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn44638_e7f8a7-62 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/2d4lrfgbrn9c7nffoeja4\/EFC-Program-Guide_Final-Print.pdf?rlkey=he94f70ait2pqw3fn38wk6bz6&#038;st=gxmw3gvg&#038;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">access program guide<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column44638_cd6e22-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44638_cd6e22-93 > .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-column44638_cd6e22-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44638_cd6e22-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44638_cd6e22-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column44638_cd6e22-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column44638_cd6e22-93{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column44638_cd6e22-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column44638_cd6e22-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column44638_cd6e22-93\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year in Texas, an average of 1,000 young people age out of foster care. At the same time, the number of older youth entering care continues to rise, and even more continue to exit care without achieving legal permanence. Many of these young people face the realities of adulthood without the support most 18-year-olds count on, such as safe housing, an education, job opportunities, health insurance, and emotional support. The challenges youth face after aging out are significant. Between 31\u201346% of former foster youth experience homelessness by age 26, only about half are employed by age 24, one in four become involved with the criminal justice system within two years of leaving care, and fewer than 10% earn a college degree. Many also face increased risks of exploitation, early pregnancy, and mental health challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These realities underscore the critical need for Extended Foster Care (EFC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This EFC Program Guide was created to support local CASA programs in enhancing their advocacy for older youth and young adults in care. We hope this resource equips you with practical tools and information while reinforcing the powerful impact CASA volunteers and staff have on the lives of youth transitioning to adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring these resources to life! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sarah D. Worthington, MSSW, JD<\/strong>, Attorney and Director, Texas\u00a0Foster\u00a0Youth Justice Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alina White<\/strong>, Lead\u00a0Extended\u00a0Care\/SIL Program Specialist, DFPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valerie Hallam<\/strong>, Director of Systems Advancement, Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services (TACFS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re incredibly grateful for their expertise and collaboration in creating these valuable resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-palette-color-10-color\"> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id44638_4147e1-2e .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id44638_4147e1-2e 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#eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id44638_4147e1-2e > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id44638_4147e1-2e .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id44638_4147e1-2e .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id44638_4147e1-2e > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id44638_4147e1-2e kt-accordion-has-16-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane44638_d18915-81\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are young adults in Extended Foster Care vulnerable to?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without strong support, young adults aging out face higher risks of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homelessness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unemployment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploitation or trafficking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early pregnancy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health crises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal justice involvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of educational attainment. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane44638_e32fdd-c6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can a CASA volunteer help with stability in housing, employment, and education for a young adult in EFC?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Housing Stability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help youth explore housing options, including Supervised Independent Living (SIL) placements, transitional living, campus housing, and other extended foster care placements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for stable housing that supports education, employment, transportation, and emotional well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and address housing instability early and support transition planning before age 18.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help youth obtain key documents needed for housing and encourage participation in support and permanency planning meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect youth to community resources (food, transportation, utilities, furnishings, emergency assistance) and build independent living skills such as budgeting, communication, and lease understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate in court for stable placements and continued support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Educational Stability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocate for school stability, attendance, and high school completion while encouraging continued participation in EFC through graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help youth access tutoring, GED, college preparation, vocational training, certifications, financial aid, scholarships, and campus supports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for educational accommodations (IEPs, 504 plans) and collaborate with schools, caregivers, and caseworkers to address barriers to success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinforce education as a pathway to long-term independence and stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Employment Stability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage career exploration and future planning based on youth interests and strengths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect youth to job readiness programs, internships, workforce services, and vocational opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support employment-related life skills, including communication, professionalism, budgeting, and time management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help address barriers to employment (transportation, documentation, scheduling, childcare) and advocate for services that support job retention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrate successes, build confidence, and encourage relationships with supportive adults and mentors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane44638_c7ced5-8f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can a CASA volunteer support the mental, physical &amp; behavioral health needs of a young adult in EFC?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mental Health Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build trusting relationships that promote emotional safety, stability, and youth self-expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share resources for and encourage participation in counseling, therapy, and trauma-informed, youth-centered mental health services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help identify signs of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, or emotional distress and advocate for continuity of care during transitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage healthy coping skills, self-care, and supportive relationships while reducing barriers to services (transportation, scheduling, insurance).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure youth understand their mental health rights, available resources, and can participate in decisions affecting their care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Physical Health Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure youth have access to routine medical, dental, vision, and preventative healthcare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage youth participation in managing appointments, medications, insurance, and healthcare decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for timely medical evaluations, follow-up care, accommodations, and access to needed health records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support healthy lifestyle habits related to nutrition, sleep, exercise, wellness, and independent healthcare management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Behavioral Health Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocate for behavioral health assessments, individualized treatment plans, and access to substance use or recovery supports when needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage trauma-informed, supportive, and rehabilitative interventions rather than punitive responses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help identify triggers, unmet needs, and underlying trauma contributing to behaviors while advocating for appropriate services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage positive activities, mentoring, peer supports, and collaboration among providers, caregivers, schools, probation, and caseworkers to promote long-term stability and success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane44638_15ce1b-b8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can a CASA volunteer support legal requirements for young adults in EFC?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help youth understand their rights, responsibilities, and available supports while in EFC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage youth participation in court hearings and transition planning meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for youth to receive clear and developmentally appropriate explanations from professionals and attorneys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor whether court orders, services, and supports are being appropriately implemented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help youth obtain and maintain important legal and personal documents, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birth certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State identification or driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health insurance information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane44638_ba7970-bf\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can a CASA volunteer help young adults in EFC practice skills necessary for adulthood?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build supportive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence, independence, and personal growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help youth set realistic goals for education, employment, housing, and overall well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage decision-making, problem-solving, time management, organization, and personal responsibility skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support development of independent living skills, including budgeting, banking, paying bills, housing responsibilities, grocery planning, and maintaining a safe living space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage employment readiness through job applications, resumes, interview preparation, workplace communication, and schedule management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support educational success through organization, deadline management, self-advocacy, and exploration of college, vocational training, or certification opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage youth to independently manage healthcare appointments, transportation, and access to driver\u2019s licenses or reliable transit options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support healthy relationship-building, communication, and self-advocacy skills to help youth express their needs and goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help youth obtain, organize, and safely store important personal, medical, and educational documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage participation in life skills programs, mentorship, community resources, and connections with supportive adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrate progress, reinforce strengths, and advocate for opportunities that allow youth to safely practice independence with ongoing support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane44638_5af4a4-f3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can a CASA volunteer help young adults know and exercise their rights during EFC?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocate for access to legal services, attorney support, and accommodations when barriers make compliance difficult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help youth understand housing agreements, SIL expectations, program rules, leases, employment paperwork, banking, and other legal responsibilities of adulthood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support youth in meeting requirements for court, probation, school, placement, and Extended Foster Care participation, including education, employment, vocational training, barrier-removal programs, or qualifying medical conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage permanency connections and supportive adult relationships that continue beyond Extended Foster Care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate in court for decisions that support the youth\u2019s safety, stability, and successful transition to adulthood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane44638_f4bbf6-f4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the standards and documents required for an Extended Foster Care case?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Texas CASA and National CASA standards apply to all cases, including young adults whose legal status is Extended Care. However, there may be variations in advocacy needs based on the agreement with the young adult. Ensure that any written agreements are logged and entered into the case management system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteers should enter a monthly contact log for their advocacy work for the young adult as per the agreement set with the young adult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly contact and visits with the young adult should continue and be entered into your case management system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based on the agreement with the young adult, medical, educational, connection, workforce and any additional advocacy should be logged in the case management system as it occurs per standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is no contact for a month, the volunteer should log the attempts to contact the young adult.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane44638_1048df-1a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the special requirements for documenting an EFC case in Optima?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">The CASA volunteer needs to get the young adult&#8217;s consent\/permission and input on what advocacy looks like. Generally, programs have a document they review with the young adult that obtains the young adult&#8217;s consent for the CASA volunteer to continue advocacy. This will identify how the young adult and CASA volunteer will communicate in the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Trial independence is a unique case consideration, and it will be considered as such during a QA audit. As long as the agreement is in the file, QA will use the agreement to determine if advocacy expectations are being met.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 id=\"dfps-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DFPS Resources<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Extended Foster Care Resource Guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/handbooks\/CPS\/Resource_Guides\/Extended_Foster_Care_Resource_Guide.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/handbooks\/CPS\/Resource_Guides\/Extended_Foster_Care_Resource_Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Extended Care Trifold (English) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/documents\/Extended_Foster_Care_Trifold_ENG.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/documents\/Extended_Foster_Care_Trifold_ENG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Extended Care Trifold (Spanish) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/documents\/Extended_Foster_Care_Trifold_SPAN.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/documents\/Extended_Foster_Care_Trifold_SPAN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">SIL Brochure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/documents\/SIL_brochure.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/documents\/SIL_brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">DFPS Voluntary Agreement for Extended Care <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/wlwa3b84karfxh0tm3qg4\/Voluntary-Extended-CASA-Services-Agreement.pdf?rlkey=b3sabge25uz12z1ipdgodec07&amp;st=z1p6rkww&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/wlwa3b84karfxh0tm3qg4\/Voluntary-Extended-CASA-Services-Agreement.pdf?rlkey=b3sabge25uz12z1ipdgodec07&amp;st=z1p6rkww&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">DFPS Extended Care Rights and Responsibilities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/default.asp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">CPS Policy Handbook \u00a7 10400 &#8211; Extended Foster Care for Young Adults who are Age 18 or Older <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/handbooks\/CPS\/Files\/CPS_pg_x10400.asp#CPS_10400\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/handbooks\/CPS\/Files\/CPS_pg_x10400.asp#CPS_10400\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Extended Court Jurisdiction Flowchart <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/documents\/Extended_Court_Jurisdiction_Flow_Chart.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/documents\/Extended_Court_Jurisdiction_Flow_Chart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Extended Foster Care webpage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/default.asp\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Supervised Independent Living Webpage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/supervised_independent_living.asp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/Extended_Foster_Care\/supervised_independent_living.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Transitional Living Services handout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/documents\/Transitional_Living_Services_Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dfps.texas.gov\/Child_Protection\/Youth_and_Young_Adults\/Transitional_Living\/documents\/Transitional_Living_Services_Handout.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 id=\"resources-for-young-adults\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resources for Young Adults<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Texas Foster Youth Justice Project &#8211; Aging Out Resources <a href=\"https:\/\/texasfosteryouth.org\/aging-out-of-foster-care\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texasfosteryouth.org\/aging-out-of-foster-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Tuition and Fee Waiver FAQ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/nvslfoelsmo848hx67r8m\/tuition-and-fee-waiver-FAQ.pdf?rlkey=gk1eky7qe7sj10f81e16uz8j5&amp;st=8xv9khj1&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/nvslfoelsmo848hx67r8m\/tuition-and-fee-waiver-FAQ.pdf?rlkey=gk1eky7qe7sj10f81e16uz8j5&amp;st=8xv9khj1&amp;dl=0\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Education and Training Voucher FAQ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/9tqbpm8zipq1jt5yzgcw7\/education-and-training-voucher-funds-FAQ.pdf?rlkey=yxi40tf05nkkyekgtj7bkb3sv&amp;st=436caovl&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/9tqbpm8zipq1jt5yzgcw7\/education-and-training-voucher-funds-FAQ.pdf?rlkey=yxi40tf05nkkyekgtj7bkb3sv&amp;st=436caovl&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Transitional Living Services Resource Guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/7njwdawe0mn0ajgv1lc7e\/Transitional_Living_Services_Resource_Guide-April-2020.pdf?rlkey=4zmgfcf2l6u2q0ynexygksxwr&amp;st=oh71mf4l&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/7njwdawe0mn0ajgv1lc7e\/Transitional_Living_Services_Resource_Guide-April-2020.pdf?rlkey=4zmgfcf2l6u2q0ynexygksxwr&amp;st=oh71mf4l&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Transitional Living Services Handout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/7uvgatt18bu3diqojzis8\/Transitional_Living_Services_Handout-september-2021.pdf?rlkey=yy0ncjl28o4ivmc95rw2o5wbx&amp;st=q8wdeh0b&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/7uvgatt18bu3diqojzis8\/Transitional_Living_Services_Handout-september-2021.pdf?rlkey=yy0ncjl28o4ivmc95rw2o5wbx&amp;st=q8wdeh0b&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Foster Youth Health Insurance Guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/cbyysvrrulu2yfcajeo1r\/Foster-Youth-Health-Insurance-July-2016-edit-Oct.pdf?rlkey=7d80veq9x1lfpt8lzo9dhxz5z&amp;st=i6ptsfno&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/cbyysvrrulu2yfcajeo1r\/Foster-Youth-Health-Insurance-July-2016-edit-Oct.pdf?rlkey=7d80veq9x1lfpt8lzo9dhxz5z&amp;st=i6ptsfno&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Return to Extended Foster Care Handout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/xhgay9rsuu6j2ljasv14k\/Returning-to-Extended-Foster-Care-Flyer.pdf?rlkey=f5aup0lmc8y5lmdw5he28ibzi&amp;st=o62lb5ub&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/xhgay9rsuu6j2ljasv14k\/Returning-to-Extended-Foster-Care-Flyer.pdf?rlkey=f5aup0lmc8y5lmdw5he28ibzi&amp;st=o62lb5ub&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 id=\"resources-for-casa-volunteers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resources for CASA Volunteers<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Contract with young adult in Extended Care <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/vdrmzrlv0pnza0ptva6ji\/Austin-extended-casa-services-agreement-revised-3_2014.pdf?rlkey=jb34s6lovynyiyx52t20k0uh5&amp;st=0waxzdbf&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/vdrmzrlv0pnza0ptva6ji\/Austin-extended-casa-services-agreement-revised-3_2014.pdf?rlkey=jb34s6lovynyiyx52t20k0uh5&amp;st=0waxzdbf&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Sample<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Representing Older Young Adults in Care presentation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/pf5mxf19jk8ecjya3nli4\/representing-older-youth-in-care-ppt.pdf?rlkey=5ut4jz5gq5jujwfmf9gdia7yy&amp;st=tq1loy1h&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/pf5mxf19jk8ecjya3nli4\/representing-older-youth-in-care-ppt.pdf?rlkey=5ut4jz5gq5jujwfmf9gdia7yy&amp;st=tq1loy1h&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Texas Children&#8217;s Commission Bench book <a href=\"http:\/\/benchbook.texaschildrenscommission.gov\/library_item\/gov.texaschildrenscommission.benchbook\/117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Volunteer checklist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/x3o7vffv1jc0ho8w8gv6j\/Volunteer-Checklist.docx?rlkey=rfap3tzw3w4n5c4jihcdhz4gj&amp;st=mg5dl1l2&amp;dl=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/x3o7vffv1jc0ho8w8gv6j\/Volunteer-Checklist.docx?rlkey=rfap3tzw3w4n5c4jihcdhz4gj&amp;st=mg5dl1l2&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Collaborative Family Engagement tools <a href=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/collaborative-family-engagement-cfe\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/texascasa.org\/collaborative-family-engagement-cfe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) <a href=\"https:\/\/child.tcu.edu\/tbri\/#sthash.en7F9yyT.dpbs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/child.tcu.edu\/tbri\/#sthash.en7F9yyT.dpbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View 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