Dual Status Youth are defined in Texas Family Code as youth involved in both the CPS and Juvenile Justice systems at the same time. In 2021, the Texas Family Code was updated to allow the Juvenile Court to appoint the GAL appointed in the SAPCR case to ALSO serve as GAL for the child in the juvenile court proceedings. Essentially … Read More
Dual Status Youth are defined in Texas Family Code as youth involved in both the CPS and Juvenile Justice systems at the same time. In 2021, the Texas Family Code was updated to allow the Juvenile Court to appoint the GAL appointed in the SAPCR case to ALSO serve as GAL for the child in the juvenile court proceedings. Essentially creating two separate appointments as GAL, one for each court system. The JJS are not mandatory GAL appointments, like in the CPS court. This FAQ covers the definition of Dual Status, the powers and rights of a GAL appointed in the Juvenile Justice system, and what CASA advocacy can look like for a youth who is considered Dual Status.
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Advocating for Older Youth in Foster Care
In 2022, there were 5,600 youth aged 14-17 in foster care in Texas, facing difficult questions about their transition to adulthood. Of those youth, 1,087 aged out of care with no network available, leaving them vulnerable to homelessness, trafficking, and poor life prospects. Feedback from CASA programs indicate that while they desire to engage family for these children and youth, … Read More
CASA ACTs: Anti-Child Trafficking Hub
Texas CASA has developed the CASA Anti-Child Trafficking framework known as CASA ACTs to provide resources, training and coordination of services. Thank you for taking the step to expand your knowledge of the dynamics of child sex trafficking, and the ways to skillfully advocate for youth who have been affected. It is our deepest hope and belief that prevention is … Read More
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Courtesy CASA Request
This form is to be completed by the program requesting assistance. Please note, if a child is outside of the state of Texas, visits will be honored but may have delays due to travel scheduling. Additionally please do not include confidential information. The form is meant to start the process. The Courtesy CASA program will follow up to securely obtain … Read More