Oftentimes, children in foster care do not have a reliable father figure or positive male role model in their lives. Although all of our volunteers are trained and ready to advocate for any child, children with a consistent, positive male influence in their life: Have a better physical well-being, Possess higher competency for relating with others, Demonstrate greater ability to … Read More
Oftentimes, children in foster care do not have a reliable father figure or positive male role model in their lives. Although all of our volunteers are trained and ready to advocate for any child, children with a consistent, positive male influence in their life:
- Have a better physical well-being,
- Possess higher competency for relating with others,
- Demonstrate greater ability to take initiative,
- Better evidence self-control,
- Achieve more academically, and
- Are more likely to abstain from using drugs.
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Texas Family Code
The Texas Family Code outlines the powers and duties of CASA volunteers appointed for abused and neglected children in foster care. Some provisions apply only to CASA advocates appointed as guardian ad litem but others apply to all CASA advocates. Guardians and Attorneys ad Litem. Powers and Duties of Guardian Ad Litem for a Child. Volunteer Advocates. Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect. Removal, … Read More
Growth Planning ToolKit
Texas CASA is committed to providing a CASA volunteer for every child who needs one. Texas CASA supports local programs’ efforts to serve all the children in the state’s custody in their community. The Growth Planning Toolkit developed by Texas CASA is a resource for programs to use as they develop plans to increase capacity while maintaining the highest level … Read More
DFPS Case Connection: CASA Access to CPS Electronic Records in IMPACT
INTRODUCTION In 2013, CASA advocated for better access to case records and information, and as a result House Bill 1227 passed that required DFPS to allow CASA access to a child’s electronic case records by 2014. Case Connection was developed to access CPS IMPACT electronic records. The information below will provide your program with the guides, webinars and forms needed to assist your … Read More
Volunteer Evaluation
Volunteer evaluation is central to improving advocacy, providing quality coaching and achieving volunteer retention. Download sample evaluation forms for CASA supervisors and volunteers. Download a Sample Volunteer Application Form to be completed by the CASA supervisor. Download a Sample Volunteer Application Form to be completed by the CASA volunteer.