The CASA Story campaign continues to gain momentum, and we're grateful for the many programs sharing impact stories, amplifying content, and engaging in advocacy efforts across Texas. This month's Activation Update includes new social media resources, a media alert focused on supporting the mental health needs of children and youth in foster care, and important reminders about legislative outreach and feedback opportunities.

You'll also find details on upcoming Public Policy office hours, ways to share your program's stories of impact, and opportunities to help shape the future of the CASA Story campaign. Click the link below to read the full June Activation Update with all the latest resources, events, and ways to stay engaged.

We want to make sure we have the most up-to-date information for each local program on our website. Please take a moment to review the details below and let us know if any updates are needed:

Contact Information

Please review your program’s contact information here.

Program Wishlists

Please review the current program Wishlist page here.

Contact us at communications@texascasa.org.

Please join us on June 29 at 12:00pm for our STAR Zoom featuring Kacie Brooks, Director of Kinship, as she walks us through the new kinship licensing guidelines and what they mean for the families we serve. Kacie will cover the importance of licensing, including the support and resources it unlocks for families, and share real-life examples of why starting the licensing process early is so critical to ensuring continued financial support for kinship families. She'll also address courtesy kinship support for children placed out of region and provide clarity on some of the areas still being defined under the new law. This is a timely and relevant topic you won't want to miss!

Adolescence can be a challenging and transformative stage, especially for youth in the child welfare system. Join the Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) Community Call on June 18 from 2:00–3:30pm to explore the relational and attachment needs of teens and learn practical ways to support identity, trust, independence, and healthy connection during adolescence. Guest speaker Scott Watters, MS, LPC, Trauma Wise Consultant at MHMR of Tarrant County, will share insights from his extensive experience in trauma-informed care and Trust Based Relational Intervention® to help staff and volunteers strengthen meaningful relationships with youth. 

We’re excited to introduce the Untangling Legal Hoops & Excerpts from the Family Code Reference Guide, a new resource designed to help CASA staff and leadership navigate the legal framework that supports best-interest advocacy. While not a substitute for legal advice, this guide provides quick access to key statutes, legal authority, and advocacy guidelines, along with links to training opportunities and additional resources. Explore this valuable tool and add it to your CASA program’s advocacy toolkit today.

Catch-up on recent communications sent to Executive Directors. Here you’ll find a roundup of emails from the past few weeks, including their dates and subject lines so you can easily revisit anything you may have overlooked.

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