Specialized Advocacy

Texas CASA's Specialized Advocacy initiatives exist to give an individualized, best-interest CASA volunteer court appointment for children and youth involved in cases outside the scope of a traditional SAPCR (Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship) case. Specialized Advocacy initiatives include: Dual-Status Advocacy, Justice-Involved Youth, Court-Ordered Services, Extended Care, among others. Please note that some of these Specialized Advocacy court appointments may require a Waiver from Texas CASA. Contact amcdonnell@texascasa.org with any questions.

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Supporting Dual-Status Youth

In this episode of The Fix, Texas CASA CEO Vicki Spriggs discusses how advocates can support dual-status youth — youth involved in both foster care and juvenile justice — by facilitating communication between the two systems.

All Specialized Advocacy Resources

Dual-Status Advocacy

Dual-Status Advocacy is advocacy for a child involved in both the child welfare system and the juvenile justice system. Dual-Status Advocacy does not require a waiver and is included in the funding model for local CASA programs.

Dual-Status Resources

Court-Ordered Services

Resources coming soon! Check back in September 2025.

Court-Ordered Services is advocacy for children and families involved with the Child Welfare System, but prior to the child being removed in a SAPCR Case. This advocacy does require a waiver and is not included in the funding model for local CASA programs.