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OVER 400 VOLUNTEERS
IN TARRANT COUNTY
CASA of Tarrant County and it's court appointed volunteers advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children.
97,900 CASA
volunteers
nationally
Court
Appointed
Special
Advocate
73 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS
IN TEXAS ALONE.
To provide a CASA volunteer to every child who needs one.
Dallas Co. - 5,818 victims of abuse; 738 children removed
Harris Co. - 5,622 victims of abuse; 566 children removed
Tarrant Co. - 5,506 victims of abuse; 555 children removed.
Bexar Co. - 4,972 victims of abuse; 1,074 children removed.
By reducing time in foster care, CASA saves Tarrant County taxpayers
$1.6 million annually!
There were 1,943 children in foster care in Tarrant County last year.
443 were African American.
40.5%
The cost of action is far more affordable than the cost of inaction.
Foster children (without a CASA) are at greater risk for social challenges:
- 50% are in jail by 23
- 25% homeless
A CASA Volunteer:
Has more educational supports in place.
Are more likely to have a consistent adult presence in their lives.
Have shorter stays in foster care & are less likely to change placements.
95% of children with a CASA find a permanent home.
(v. only 85% without)
79% of children with a CASA are reunited with their family.
(v. only 57% without)
Black / African American / POC volunteers are needed. In 2022, 38% of children in foster care in Tarrant County identified as Black/African American. Only 14% of our current volunteers reflect the ethnicity of the children we serve.
Dedicated & committed volunteers with a flexible daytime schedule who are willing and able to commit to being a CASA volunteer for the duration of a case (one year or more).
Male volunteers are especially crucial. Only 13% of our volunteers are male. Boys & girls in foster care usually lack a positive male role model in their lives.
Bilingual volunteers are needed. In order to connect with children culturally and be able to advocate for them regardless of a language barrier. In 2022, 30% of the children in foster care in Tarrant County were Hispanic. Only 10% of our current volunteers are Hispanic.
LGBTQ+ volunteers are needed for youth who identify as LGBTQ+. They need an affirming ally who is willing to work to remove barriers and advocate for their well-being.
Gather information from every viewpoint to provide an unbiased recommendation for the child's physical and emotional well being to the judge.
MONTHLY DUTIES
(on average 12-15 hours)
QUARTERLY DUTIES
"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
We want to provide a
CASA to every child who
needs one.
4. Zoom interview with CASA Staff!
(submit $27 app fee)
2. Sign up for an Interview
(Admissions Specialist will reach out via email)
3. Submit Interview Paperwork & documents
5. Reference Check & Training Paperwork completed.
1. Fill out application
(will be emailed to you)
Five references needed:
Emails should be personal email addresses.
6. Complete CASA Training
7. Swear in by a judge at the courthouse!
Includes 8 classes that are 3 hours each. Pre-work required before each class