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The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has expanded the Behavioral Health division which now includes the Trauma-Informed Care Specialists, Mental Health Program Specialists, and Substance Use Specialists. These...

Hundreds of CASA advocates from all over the state will be visiting their legislative officials to spread the word about CASA and to raise awareness about challenges facing the child...

Registration for The Forum is now open! This event is for local program Executive and Program Directors to come together as leaders to discuss successes, brainstorm ways to overcome challenges...

Texas CASA is hard at work planning several signature events and trainings for the new calendar year. Check out what we have coming up to help your program plan for...

Texas CASA will be offering a training for the Commercial Sexual Exploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) screening tool on Jan. 19, from 9 a.m.-noon Central. The CSE-IT tool, combined with increased awareness...

Children and youth in foster care are at risk of sex trafficking, and CASA volunteers and their supervisors need to know the signs of trafficking and how to advocate for...

We’ve heard your requests for a training on documentation in Optima for CASA volunteers. Whether your advocates are fresh on their first case, or they’ve been volunteering for years, encourage...

Men and boys are often overlooked and underreported as victims of sex trafficking. It’s important for advocates to be aware that children and youth of all genders can be targeted...

Join the Texas CASA recruitment team and your fellow recruiters every third Wednesday of the month for the Keep Calm and CASA On! recruitment Zoom calls. The calls will all...

Network representatives and select Texas CASA staff met with Evinto on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss six identified needs that were prioritized in our network-wide meeting on Nov. 10 to...

Please note that FY23 Beginning of Year (BOY) and Q1 Performance Measures are due Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. The BOY report includes those cases/children/volunteers as of Sept. 1, 2022. Q1...

The Children’s Commission offers a two-part video series designed for youth to explain the attorney-client relationship: “Your Lawyer Works for You.” The videos are a collaboration between the Children’s Commission...

Volunteer supervisors fulfill administrative, educational and support roles to effectively coach and manage their volunteer advocates. Please join our VCA Zoom on Monday, Nov. 28, at noon to explore “leveling...

Nov. 13, 2022, is Stand Sunday. On this day, faith communities across the state of Texas are invited to pray for children and families involved in the foster care system....

Join us in welcoming Melissa Foley, Dylan Bednar and Leslie Cocke to the Texas CASA team!Melissa Foley, our new Grants Management Director, has almost 28 years of experience in grants,...

For January, National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we’re calling on the local CASA programs to join us in participating in the Red Sand Project. The Red Sand Project is a...

The Social Media Guidebook shares tips and tricks for CASA programs of all sizes and at all levels of social media proficiency. In it, you will find best practices, pitfalls to...

You play a vital role in keeping your CASA program a safe place. At Praesidium Academy, you can learn about proper boundaries, how sexual abuse offenders operate, how to stop...

October 16-22 was Invisible Disabilities Week. To raise awareness of invisible disabilities, and to increase and enhance CASA advocacy that supports affected children, family members, and caregivers, our October VCA...

Dallas CASA is pleased to offer their Advocacy for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Train the Trainer at the Texas CASA office in Austin on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. This...

As of Oct. 1, 2022, Bi-Stone CASA has opened operations to serve children and families in the foster care system in Freestone and Limestone Counties!These two counties were previously under...

The Children’s Commission will present a live webcast entitled, “Enhancing the Experience of Children & Youth in Court: How Judges and Attorneys Can Prepare and Support Youth Attending Court” on...

A workgroup of local CASA program Executive Directors and staff generously committed their time and talents to revise our statewide logic model. We acknowledge and greatly appreciate their contributions and...

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) is hosting a free, virtual offering for those interested in hearing about what is being done across the state to combat child trafficking. Tune...

As your program’s grant contact should be aware, starting FY22 Q4, Texas CASA will host the quarterly VOCA Progress Report process in the ODM. Grants Management Specialist II Brandi Goen...

Texas CASA is seeking feedback from local CASA program Executive Directors, program staff and board members regarding our Fiscal Year 2022 services, responses and initiatives through the FY 2022 Annual Program Survey....

Over the past few years, the CASA network in Texas has experienced growth in service to children and families and brand recognition. To keep the momentum moving, we developed the...

Please join the VCA team to discuss the GAL legal role and responsibilities on Sept. 26, from noon to 1 p.m.At times your CASA program’s interactions with the local court,...

Please note that the FY 2022 Q4 and EOY Performance Measures are due by close of business on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Q4 includes only cases opened during the quarter...

CASA Takes Flight at this year’s Volunteer Power Unleashed Summit! Join us on Nov. 3-4 in Denton for an opportunity to learn, network and compete with your fellow recruiters.This year’s Summit...

Texas CASA is excited to announce fall dates for our virtual Art of Facilitation for Pre-Service Training workshop! This training is designed to introduce participants to the foundations of engaging,...

On Sept. 6, 2022, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Central, Texas CASA board members will share ideas to help mobilize your local CASA board to develop new sources of funding...

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central for a virtual training designed for anyone not yet familiar with how to lead the case study...

In August 2022, Texas CASA welcomed two new members to our staff: Collin Acock and Stephanie Battaglia.Meet the newest members of our team below!Collin Acock, Social Impact DirectorCollin is the...

Texas CASA recently released the second edition of Transforming Together: A Guide to Community-Based Care in Texas to reflect the progress of Community-Based Care (CBC) implementation over the last two...

Are you a new volunteer recruiter? Or are you a seasoned recruiter looking for some new strategies? Together, with subject matter experts from around the CASA network, we have created...

Join Child Advocates of Fort Bend from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Central on Aug. 12 for their Ages and Stages…Connecting the Dots conference! The conference topics came from discussion...

“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...

“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.”...

It’s almost that time again, when children and youth start heading back to school! Get ready with our Educational Advocacy Guidebook and Educational Advocacy Pocket Guide.The Educational Advocacy Guidebook is...

Are you a new volunteer recruiter? Or are you a seasoned recruiter looking for some new strategies? Together, with subject matter experts from around the CASA network, we have created...

We are pleased to announce the release of the second edition of Transforming Together: A Guide to Community-Based Care in Texas. This guide has been updated to reflect the progress...

The Volunteer Coaching and Advocacy team is excited to invite all local CASA program staff to join us on July 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. Central for a courageous conversation with...