FY25 Network Salary & Benefit Survey Report

We are pleased to present the Fiscal Year 2025 Network Salary and Benefit Survey Report, a collaborative effort between Texas CASA and the network of 74 local CASA programs. The purpose of this report is to present a snapshot of compensation and benefits practices within the CASA programs in Texas. This survey can assist in providing you with the information needed to evaluate your own benefit and compensation practices and determine what changes may be required in your own human resources programs.  

STAR In Person Training Last Day to Register

Today is the last day to register for the in-person STAR training on April 10-11 in Austin. This Strengths-Based Supervision Training for volunteer retention is developed specifically for Advocate Supervisors with 0-4 years of experience. Topics for training include the 3 Functions of Supervision, Parallel Process, Crisis vs. In-depth Supervision, Facilitation Skills and more. The STAR team is looking forward to providing a space for networking and learning -- and helping you be the best Advocate Supervisor you can be! Registration is $50/person and is open until March 26, 2025.

STAR Monthly Zoom: Discuss Legal Rights & Responsibilities for Addressing Barriers to Permanency

Please join the STAR monthly Zoom on March 31 to discuss Legal Rights & Responsibilities for Addressing Barriers to Permanency. Texas CASA partnered with the Child Protection Law section of the Texas Bar to present on this topic and share resources at the Texas Advanced Child Protection Law Conference in early March in Georgetown. During the Zoom session, we will share this training with our CASA network to build awareness of our legal responsibilities for addressing barriers to permanency & to support building stronger relationships with our local child welfare attorneys. Please bring your lunch and join us! 

Upcoming CFE Tools App Webinar

You’re invited to join the Texas CASA CFE Team on April 17 from 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. for a webinar training to learn more about the CFE Tools App. The CFE Tools App provides an engaging way for members of the CFE Team to complete engagement tools in-person with young people in foster care, and/or with their parents, family members, caregivers, etc. The CFE Tools App can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. More information about the CFE Tools App can be found here. Please download the CFE Tools App and create an account before coming to the webinar.

Recruitment Bounty: Tip of the Month

For Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, team up with a local college, school or business to create a pinwheel garden outside of their organization. Bring materials for students or employees to make pinwheels and be sure to give a presentation about CASA. Then plant your pinwheel garden together! Check out this photo and this photo of Voz de Niños teaming up with their local university to build their garden.

Building Trust Through Communication: Techniques for Engaging Youth and Families (Webinar)

This Sharpening Skills Webinar explores the foundational skills of active listening and non-violent communication (NVC) to help CASA volunteers connect meaningfully with children, families and caseworkers. During the training, participants practice active listening techniques to gain insights from the child’s perspective, understand non-verbal cues and build trust. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, CASA volunteers will gain tools to de-escalate tension, bridge communication gaps and advocate more effectively. This training also touches on strategies for documenting these interactions effectively and ethically. 

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