| CASA of North Texas 309 S. Commerce St. / P.O. Box 615 Gainesville, Texas 76241 Ph. 940-665-2244 |
| SPEAK UP FOR A CHILD CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are community volunteers who are trained to act as advocates for abused and / or neglected children that have been brought into the protective custody f the State of Texas (foster care). CASA volunteer advocates are sworn in by the District Judge and take an oath to keep the best interests of the child or children they serve as their focus and to maintain confidentiality. CASA serves children who have been abused and / or neglected. These children may have been abandoned, been born exposed to illegal drugs before birth, some have been exposed to illegal drugs after birth by the choices of their caretakers, and some suffer from "Shaken Baby Syndrome" or simply a broken heart. CASA volunteers are independent fact finders who review case information from many sources: speak with the child's parents, teachers, family members, neighbors and most importantly, the child. They work with the attorneys, social workers and child protective services. CASA volunteers provide information to these professionals, and especially the Judge so that an informed decision is made that takes into account the child's best interests. |
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| Everyday Heroes Video |
| "I had no hero except my CASA worker. She was there. Not my mom, not my dad, and I guess Superman just forgot to show up. I had no Superman, but I did, and still do have a Wonder Woman." - Former CASA Youth |
| STAND UP FOR AN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD |
