In this latest episode of CASA on The Go, we welcome Heather Cantamessa, the director of Family Impact at Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington + Childhaven)! She shares valuable insights about the Parents for Parents program and discusses how this peer support model empowers families involved with child protective services. She highlights the essential role CASA volunteers play in enhancing communication and collaboration among families. 🎧 Listen to the full episode at https://lnkd.in/g5jTR6M6, or stream on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify!
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Strengthening the Voices of CASA Statewide
About us
When a family is in crisis and becomes involved in the child welfare system, a volunteer may be appointed by a judge to advocate for the child. That volunteer is called a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA. CASA volunteers provide valuable information to the judge and others involved in the case to help ensure a child's best interest is being met. At the local level, the 72 CASA programs in Texas do the hands-on work of recruiting, training and supervising volunteers to speak up in court and represent the best interests of children. As the statewide organization, Texas CASA provides financial support and services to help ensure the state's CASA programs operate effectively and works directly with the state legislature to create systemic changes - clearing the path for volunteer to better advocate for children. Vision: A safe and positive future for all Texas children and families. Mission: To support local CASA volunteer advocacy programs and to advocate for effective public policy for children and families in the child protection system. The CASA Way: We have an uncompromising belief that we will achieve what others think is impossible, and each of us is an essential part of the solution.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- Advocacy for abused and neglected children, Volunteer Recruitment, Staff Training, Fundraising Development, Grants Management, Quality Assurance, and Legislative Advocacy
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Austin, Texas 78757, US
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New resource available! National Homelessness Law Center developed their guide Access to Mental Health Treatment: Unhoused Youth and Young Adults, which outlines the legal rights and resources for this vulnerable population, broken down by state. This document offers insight into the challenges and protections related to accessing mental health treatment for unhoused youth and young adults. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gccTWK9V
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In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, we're highlighting the importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). ICWA ensures that Native American children in foster care remain connected to their culture, families and communities — honoring the rich traditions and heritage that are vital to their identity. Learn more about ICWA at bit.ly/AboutICWA
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In honor of Adoption Month, we want to address some common myths! There are many misconceptions about foster care and adoption, which can lead to confusion about the process and the needs of children in foster care. A more informed community helps create better outcomes for both children and families. Learn more about what you SHOULD know about adoption & foster care at bit.ly/TexasCASAAdoption
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This month's letter from our CEO, Vicki Spriggs, focuses on Domestic Violence Awareness and Down Syndrome Awareness. She shares key resources on these topics, highlighting how important advocacy and tools are for supporting children, families and advocates in the child welfare system Read the full article at bit.ly/LetterfromCEOOct24
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We are honored to present the 2024 Big Voices for Little Texans award to State Representative Jon Lujan and U.S. Senator John Cornyn in recognition of the impact they've made in the lives of children and families involved in the child welfare system! After every Texas legislative session, Texas CASA determines which legislators played the most significant role in advancing the interests of children in foster care. This year, we had the opportunity to award these lawmakers at the Texas CASA Conference. Learn more about these two awardees: bit.ly/BVLTAward
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we want to highlight Texas Health and Human Services Commission Family Violence Program. This program offers free, confidential services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence. This crucial resource offers services from emergency shelters to 24-hour hotlines. With no income eligibility requirements, anyone can get assistance. Find more information at https://lnkd.in/gGKeW9FN
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Join us in celebrating National Make a Difference Day by supporting our mission to connect and advocate for local CASA programs in Texas. Whether you're a active volunteer or using your voice to raise awareness, together we can make positive differences the child welfare system and create a lasting change on our communities! Make a difference today by donating at bit.ly/TexasCASADonate
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Texas CASA kicks off the Texas CASA Conference: Mapping Uncharted Waters with a parent panel. CASA, did you know you are “village builders”? That is how one parent described CASA. #TXCASAConf!
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