For 35 years, Texas CASA has created connections and support in the CASA network through innovative programs, community collaboration, impactful resources and advocacy for systemic change. You can support our 35 years of work today and throughout May to recognize National Foster Care Month. Texas CASA supports children and families. Families become involved with the child welfare system during a … Read More
For 35 years, Texas CASA has created connections and support in the CASA network through innovative programs, community collaboration, impactful resources and advocacy for systemic change. You can support our 35 years of work today and throughout May to recognize National Foster Care Month.
Texas CASA supports children and families. Families become involved with the child welfare system during a time of crisis and need support from everyone within the system and their community to heal. Texas CASA meaningfully addresses the needs of children, youth and young adults in foster care by focusing on their well-being within the contexts of home, family, school, work and community.
Support Texas CASA for National Foster Care Month
Texas has more than 31,000 children and youth in foster care out of more than 368,000 children and youth in foster care in the United States. To support children and youth in foster care, Texas CASA provides resources, tools and training to the network of 74 local CASA programs and thousands of community CASA volunteers. Help us support children and families involved in the child welfare system by celebrating our 35th anniversary this National Foster Care Month!
Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation Day
On Friday, April 5, the Texas CASA team gathered at the south steps of the Texas Capitol for #GoBlueDay and Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation Day. This inspiring event began with a speech from Representative John Lujan, a former CASA volunteer and a father of five boys, three of whom are adopted. Commissioner Stephanie Muth of the Department of Family Protective … Read More
New Reports from the Department of Family and Protective Services & Community-Based Care Update
New Reports from the Department of Family and Protective Services Rider 39 Conservatorship Caseloads This report details the decline in conservatorship caseloads at the Department of Family and Protective Services. The 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 remained below the caseload target of 14.5 with an average daily child count of 10.7 assigned per caseworker. Community-Based Care Quarterly Report This quarterly … Read More
Supporting Older Youth in Foster Care + CFE For All: Statewide Offering
Supporting Older Youth in Foster Care – May 7 Are you and your volunteers aware of all the great resources that are available to support advocacy for older youth in foster care? Join us on May 7 from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. to hear about these resources and how different CASA programs are supporting youth to make sure they are aware of … Read More
Share Your Success Story
Do you want to show off your extraordinary CASA volunteers and staff to supporters from all over the state?! The Texas CASA Communications team wants to tell stories of your success. If you have an inspiring volunteer or staff story you want to share with the network and general public simply send us the idea and we will write the … Read More