LGBTQ+ Recruitment

According to the most recent nationwide study, more than 30% of youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ+, compared to about 11% of the general youth population. This disparity is due in large part to the fact that for children, coming out to family members can lead to verbal and physical harassment, abuse and even full-on rejection, making them more likely … Read More

The Imagination Report

The Imagination Report is an original, collaborative piece between Riders Against the Storm, Ebony Stewart – local musicians and Texas CASA’s Jonathan Horstmann. Together, they created an original song, poem and music video exclusively for Texas CASA and the CASA network. The song is meant to inspire and show the difference one person can make in a child’s life. By … Read More

Social Media Guidebook & Content Bank for CASA Programs

“We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how well we do it.” – Erik Qualman, Socialnomics 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 avoid, content strategy, and how to make … Read More

Crisis Communications & Risk Management Guide

The Crisis Communications & Risk Management for CASA Programs guide covers the types of crisis programs may face, how to prepare for when a crisis comes up, and the steps to take during a crisis. This guide is focused on three main goals for your CASA program to achieve in advance of a crisis: Assess for weak spots in your … Read More