Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized throughout the month of October in an effort to end domestic violence. During this month, survivors of abuse, victim advocates, allied professionals and vested community members come together to take action and raise awareness by sharing personal stories, resources and ways to help. Texas CASA understands and acknowledges the significant trauma that children experience when they are in an environment where domestic violence is occurring. We also recognize that domestic violence impacts many families involved in the child welfare system, and this is an area where CASA volunteers can make a powerful impact through informed recommendations about appropriate services, resources and support.

New CASA ACT Video: Stages of Change

The CASA ACT Anti-Child Trafficking's video The Stages of Change Model: How CASA Volunteers Can Understand Youth Affected by Sex Trafficking explores how CASA volunteers can effectively support youth affected by sex trafficking. This resource guides you through the Stages of Change model — Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance and Termination. Watch the video to learn more about practical ways to assist youth as they navigate their path to recovery.

Texas CASA Staff Spotlight: Dennise Jackson; Strategic Network Services Director

Dennise Jackson, Strategic Network Support Director,  has been with Texas CASA for 21 years! Before coming to Texas CASA, Dennise spent over 30 years working in the child welfare system. Dennise currently provides consultation services for the CASA network in the areas of recruitment, retention and re-engaging volunteers while supervising a team of six. She is proud to lead a team who "support the staff who support the life cycle of the CASA volunteer." Read on to learn more about her impressive story.

CFE Team Presented at Colorado CASA Conference

Candice was honored to present at the Colorado CASA Conference on September 21 on behalf of the Texas CASA Team. Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) is a statewide approach CASA programs and their child welfare partners use in Texas. In this workshop, participants learned CFE activities and strategies that can be used with their child welfare partners, and children they are appointed to. Thank you to Colorado CASA for the opportunity to share this vital information. 

Thank you to Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair & Beauty for Fall Fundraiser to support Texas CASA

For the eighth year in a row, Janet St. Paul and her staff at the Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair & Beauty are raising funds for the vital work of Texas CASA. Please join them in their support by making a donation on their fundraising page, or by electing to round up when you check out in person at the salon. Janet, Beth and everyone at the Salon have been long-time friends and supporters of our mission, and we are so grateful for how they use their respected voice in the community to champion the mission of Texas CASA.

Spectrum News Interview with Deedra Baker, Texas CASA Chief Network Services Officer 

When it comes to helping those in the child welfare system, court-appointed special advocates play a vital role. Texas CASA serves as the statewide association of 74 local CASA programs that recruit, train and supervise court-appointed volunteers to advocate for children and families in the child welfare system. Deedra Baker with Texas CASA explains what a CASA volunteer’s labor of love entails and why the advocates are so important to the children and families they serve. Check out the video to learn more about how to become involved. 

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