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On Oct. 24, Texas CASA, in partnership with the Texas Center for the Judiciary and the Texas Children’s Commission, hosted the annual Judicial Appreciation Reception.
We recognized Judge Gary Coley, Jr. with the Judicial Innovation and Leadership Award!
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CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. As the statewide organization, our mission is to support local CASA volunteer advocacy programs & advocate for effective public policy for children & families in the child protection system. Learn more at https://t.co/80sATJVCz4!
From all of us at #TexasCASA, we wish you a happy and safe Halloween!
Children who have gone through or are currently in foster care may need some extra special attention to help then navigate the holidays, so be mindful of that while you celebrate. #HappyHalloween
Pursuant to our Champion Bill SB 1575, a working group was established to examine the use of residential treatment centers (RTCs) in foster care. They found that more children should be placed w/ families, because RTCs are meant to be a last resort. More: https://t.co/LZi42yqBQo
You can support CASA without leaving your house! You can purchase items off a wish list & have them sent to a program, making a direct impact in your community. View CASA wish lists for local #CASA programs around the state of Texas here: https://t.co/bQSBBbJ9vv. #BecomeACASA
“My favorite moment was watching my #CASA child be told she was going home to her loving mother after years of being apart." - CASA Volunteer. Volunteering with CASA can make a difference in a child's life and your own. Sign up today: https://t.co/EF0kFIa0tz #BecomeACASA
Sarah Crockett, Texas CASA's Public Policy Director, spoke with @SpectrumNews1TX to talk about how we're advocating for children and families in the foster care system and how you can help: https://t.co/TtDrtRPLTj #TexasCASA#BecomeACASA
Children in #FosterCare deserve the same opportunities as others, including receiving an education & continuing on to higher learning if so desired. Read this article to see how CASA volunteers can make a difference in a child's education: https://t.co/Yf7AQs9FxB #TexasCASA
While it’s not an easy conversation, domestic violence needs to be talked about. It's an issue that impacts many families involved in the child welfare system. Check out our #CASAontheGo episode to learn how CASA volunteers can help: https://t.co/hHhhNVgREx #TexasCASA
October is #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. When kiddos are exposed to domestic violence in the home, it can be hard to know how, & when, to talk to them about it. These 5 children's books may provide some guidance on how to have that conversation: https://t.co/7tTSVxx3cL
Thank you @JanetStPaul for supporting #TexasCASA during the month of October! Support & contributions from our community are what allow us to succeed in our mission. Learn more and make a donation at: https://t.co/BwQVsBXZOk
When Bertha De La Rosa was appointed to advocate for 3 brothers in the foster care system, she had no idea how much this case would resonate with her. Learn more about how her compassion and patience is making a difference in these brothers' lives: https://t.co/TtVYcX5dmb #CASA
Texas ranks 45th in the nation for overall child well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT® Data Book. Learn why this is, and how you can help make a change: https://t.co/msvbRzFi3q
There is more than one way to support #CASA! Along with volunteering yourself, you can nominate someone to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate. If you know any good hearted people that can help a child & family in need, click here to get started: https://t.co/Yyu3Xwiw4i
Last year, 43% of cases with a CASA volunteer ended with the child safely returning to their original home. Our volunteers make a positive difference! Become a volunteer today: https://t.co/DR5a8f31Fk #BecomeACASA#TheCASADifference
There are about 16,000 school-aged students across Texas in foster care and around 200 in the El Paso region at any point in time. @TexasCASA
In a guest column, Vicki Spriggs, CEO of Texas CASA, writes about the foster care needs of El Paso.
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