The CASA Voice

Jaycob has Angelman syndrome, a genetic disorder, and is both medically fragile and severely disabled. When he came into foster care in 2009, his CASA volunteers, Karen and Sue, the...

When the Texas CASA staff first met jeweler Laura Elizabeth, we knew it was going to be a long-lasting friendship. We were drawn to her work because she supports nonprofits...

It’s back-to-school season! This can be an exciting time for young people, but for students who are navigating the foster care system, starting a new school year can also be...

“Don’t save me from my family, save my family for me.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l5ShwEZNAsIn this episode of The Fix, DFPS Chief Prevention and Community Wellbeing Officer Sasha Rasco discusses the importance of a...

Foster and kinship caregivers play an incredibly important role in caring for the children and youth we walk alongside. How can CASA advocates ensure that these caregivers have the support...

“We didn’t choose y’all. Y’all chose us. Therefore, it’s up to y’all to make that change. It’s up to y’all to step up to the plate. It’s up to y’all...

Calling all advocates for older youth! The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has funds available to help youth and young adults purchase a car—but the young people need...

"While the responsibility for domestic violence or sexual assault lies with the perpetrators of these crimes, we all play a role in creating a culture of respect and preventing violence."...

We’re excited to announce we’ve once again been awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to support our advocacy for...

Andrea Bright-Fontana has worked professionally as an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter for more than 20 years and specializes in healthcare, post-secondary and legal interpreting. She and her husband, along...

Supplemental Security Income benefits, or “SSI”, are monthly cash payments made to help meet the basic needs of children who have a qualifying physical or mental disability or who are...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyMK8kwwmcE&feature=youtu.beMary Christine Reed, Attorney at Law and Director of the Texas Foster Youth Justice Project, explains the importance of young people in foster care having their ID documents—such as their...

Jannah Nerren, left, her daughter Claire, center, and her mother Brenda, right.Sometimes we describe the CASA movement as a big “family,” but it’s not often we see a CASA family...

“When I was first placed in a group home, my biggest worry was, ‘Will people accept me? Will I have to fight?’ I’ve had to fight every day of my...

https://youtu.be/lybaLAfiqeYThe Fix is a new video series from Texas CASA exploring issues in the foster care system that need fixing, and proposing solutions, in 5 minutes or less! In this...

June is National Reunification Month, when we raise awareness and recognize those who help families stay together. We know that the vast majority of parents love their children, and the...

Have you subscribed to our podcast?Hosted by Texas CASA's own Margaret Halpin, CASA on the Go connects CASA volunteers with engaging and relevant training designed to help strengthen advocacy for...

https://youtu.be/m3WsEmHJFFs?list=PLgpKAgY-6NeMKhqI4nkq97mBplVCrM2EHCheck out our Director of Public Policy Sarah Crockett on the newest episode of Social Work Amplified from SPEAK (Social Policy Education, Advocacy, & Knowledge). In the episode, Sarah dives...

CASA volunteers’ advocacy work takes many different forms, from ensuring the rights of the children they serve are protected, to supporting access to a quality education and standing up for...

Are you aware of the current crisis in the Texas foster care system? May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the importance of communities working together to...

https://youtu.be/5rjqYOeCe-kThe Fix is a new video series from Texas CASA exploring issues in the foster care system that need fixing, and proposing solutions, in 5 minutes or less! In our...

At Texas CASA, we are committed to learning from the stories, wisdom and leadership of those who have experienced our foster care system firsthand. In this episode, we’re joined by...

Everyone who has experienced the foster care system has had to overcome barriers to their success. For young people aging out of foster care, these barriers can feel insurmountable.Youth age...

Children's Commission Founding Director Tina Amberboy and Judge Dean Rucker with Texas CASA CEO Vicki Spriggs.On Feb. 24, Texas CASA and the Children’s Commission hosted the annual Judicial Appreciation Reception...

We are currently facing a crisis in the foster care system. The Texas Child Protective Services system does not have enough bedspace for all children in its care. The challenge...

Lucas*, 13, had been living with his foster family for five months, about an hour-and-a-half away from his hometown. Every day he missed his dog Ursula.Sarah Jones was a brand...

Every child has a family and deserves to be safely and meaningfully connected with them. Families that live across a border are no exception. CASA volunteers and other advocates can...

Do you know a young person who is currently in foster care or recently aged out of care, and needs help paying their rent, internet or phone service, medical bills,...

11-year-old Lina has been removed from her home and placed in foster care because her family is in crisis. Nate, a CASA volunteer, has been appointed by the judge to...

February is a time when we honor Black voices and dive into Black history. It’s also a time when child welfare advocates bring conversations around disproportionality and disparity to the...