New WordPress Website Tutorials for Programs Using Texas CASA Hosting Services

If your program is hosted by Texas CASA's website service and you want to learn more about how to navigate and edit your site, check out our new website tutorial resource. In this resource, you will find WordPress Blocksy theme video tutorials that can help you customize your site by showing you how to navigate the basics and discover new features. If you are interested in updating your website, need personalized help or aren’t sure if your website is hosted by Texas CASA, email our Website Development & Communication Specialist at twilson@texascasa.org. 

CFE Train the Trainer

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the CFE Train the Trainer Certification! This certification is for staff and volunteers from CASA, CPS and SSCCs who want to become certified in facilitating CFE trainings within their organizations and communities. The certification includes an in-person facilitator workshop in Ft. Worth (March 25, 2026) and San Antonio (March 31, 2026), giving participants hands-on practice and peer feedback. The application deadline is December 12, 2025 and applicants will be notified by January 9, 2026.

Data and Reporting Analyst Position

We are looking for a Data & Reporting Analyst to join our team at Texas CASA! The Data & Reporting Analyst is responsible for data collection, analysis, reporting and maintenance. This position is also responsible for understanding CASA network data, including data related to grants management, performance measures, program operations, fund development and communication in the Salesforce platform. Data reporting includes CASA program performance measures, reports on CASA effectiveness and reports with finance, personnel and performance measure components to funding entities. This role also conducts research and analysis of data collected or generated by Texas CASA. 

Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) Webinar for All CASA Staff

This 90-minute webinar is designed for CASA staff looking to fully integrate Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) into their programs. Participants will learn practical strategies, best practices and hear from CASA programs that have successfully embedded CFE into their operations. Whether you are just beginning your CFE journey or looking to deepen your program’s engagement efforts, this webinar will provide practical insights to support your mission of serving children and families more effectively.

STAR Monthly Zoom in November

The holiday season can be difficult for children and families involved in the child welfare system; advocating for sibling contact and connection is important to help those children who are feeling especially lonely during this time of year. Please join us on November 17 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. for our discussion on Preserving Sibling Connections. We will have SMU Law Professor Diane Sumoski join us to talk about the legal rights of children in foster care regarding access to their siblings, as well as ways to advocate for and support sibling relationships for the children you serve. We will also have the opportunity to hear from local CASA program staff with lived experience who will share their experience with sibling group adoption and some practical best practices for advocating for sibling groups

Dream Bigger Publishing: Aging Out of Foster Care Curriculum

Created by a founder with lived experience in the foster system, this curriculum helps teens build real-life skills as they prepare for adulthood. It’s designed for use in group programs, independent living workshops or county-led initiatives. Workbooks, a Trauma-informed Facilitator Guide and training with the founder is included with the curriculum. The students will receive a workbook designed to help them plan for independent living and adult responsibilities, as well as group activities and journaling prompts to support growth and connection. 

Would a Fuel Card Help with Your Program's Travel Costs?

Texas CASA is meeting with a fuel card company, CorPay, to explore benefits for local CASA programs. If your program is interested and has a CASA car or pays for fuel instead of reimbursing mileage, please contact Tamea Byrd at tbyrd@texascasa.org. She is coordinating with CorPay to introduce them to the network and determine if this option could give programs a discount on their fuel purchases.

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