Dallas CASA

What does it mean to be a Dallas CASA volunteer? 💙

A child advocate is a community member who is trained to speak up for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved in the child welfare system. All with a goal in mind: helping children find safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.

📅 North Texas Giving Day is Thursday, September 17! Your support helps Dallas CASA advocates be there for children. DallasCASA .org

As the child welfare system in North Texas continues to change, Dallas CASA volunteers are more important and more needed now than ever.

We are so grateful to WFAA's Paige McCoy Smith and Good Morning Texas for an outstanding conversation about the vital role of Dallas CASA’s volunteer child advocates.

Kathleen LaValle was joined by dedicated volunteer Jeff Underwood and Crest INFINITI ’s Mike Brosin for an important conversation highlighting how community support makes such a difference in the lives of children.

If you’ve been thinking volunteering, now is the time. 💙

Watch the terrific interview then go to DallasCASA.org to learn more - and share with your friends!

https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/sponsored-support-dallas-casa/287-587e2bad-4208-4902-88ec-20a9d0fb2962

Tune In to Good Morning Texas on Friday!

Join Kathleen LaValle on August 28 for a dynamic conversation with GMT's Paige McCoy Smith, featuring Mike Brosin, Crest INFINITI and Dallas CASA volunteer, Jeff Underwood.

They’ll be highlighting the power of corporate involvement, the great need for Dallas CASA volunteers and why being an advocate for children matters so much.

📺 Tune into WFAA 9-10 a.m. August 28 and discover how you can get involved!

Join us on September 23!

Curious to learn more about the Dallas CASA Children's Council and how this outstanding group supports the work of Dallas CASA?

You are invited to join us for a Panel Discussion and General Membership Meeting on September 23. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Children's Council, hear from our advocates, and staff leaders and connect with others who are passionate about supporting children and families.

Head to DallasCASA.org for more information. Everyone is welcome!

💙 Sometimes, what a child needs most is someone who stays.

Three siblings experienced trauma with their family, spent time in and out of foster care, and struggled with behaviors that made finding stability difficult. With the determination of their Dallas CASA volunteer Mallory, the children landed in the safe and loving home they desperately needed.🏡

Check out our blog for the rest of the story, and learn how you can become a volunteer advocate for children at DallasCASA.org

Dallas CASA is honored to present our prestigious Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award to Larry Dolan, our longest serving volunteer advocate.💙

For nearly 30 years, Larry has inspired hope for a brighter future for children in foster care. Dallas CASA is excited to celebrate his incredible commitment and the difference Larry has made in the lives of so many children and youth.

🌟Join us for a special evening on October 15, at the Fairmont Dallas. Sponsorships and individual tickets are available at DallasCASA .org

☀️ Get ready for a great meal and make a difference while you’re at it! 🍳

Rally the kids and head to any DFW First Watch restaurant for a fresh, delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch. For every kids’ meal sold, 25¢ is donated to Dallas CASA, helping us to provide caring volunteer advocates for children in foster care. 💙

Good food with the family, a great weekend plan! 🙌

Sometimes advocacy happens in a courtroom. Other times, it looks like making one more phone call, sending one more email or finding another way to help.

When a grandmother opened her home to keep two young siblings together, their Dallas CASA volunteer Pam saw that she needed support. Pam stepped in, connected the family with needed resources and helped make it possible for the children to stay safely with their grandmother. 💙

Read more about the difference a Dallas CASA volunteer can make at DallasCASA.org

https://www.dallascasa.org/could-two-children-stay-with-their-grandmother/

Exit UP: Because you don't usually have it all figured out when you turn 18. 🆙

When a court case closes, a young person’s need for encouragement and guidance doesn’t necessarily end. That’s why Dallas CASA created Exit UP.

It's a program that helps support relationships between our volunteers and the teens they’ve advocated for, while providing resources and opportunities for young people as they find their way after foster care.💙

Read more about Exit UP on the Dallas CASA blog. Volunteers are needed!

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Dallas CASA 2025 Impact: Because Every Child Matters

What does a year of advocacy look like? It looks like caring adults showing up and standing alongside children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

The Dallas CASA 2025 Annual Impact Report shares the milestones and measurable impact made possible by our volunteer advocates, community partners and outstanding staff.

Behind every number is a child who matters.

Go to DallasCASA.org to learn how you can help improve the lives of children in Dallas. 💙

See the Impact Report here:https://www.dallascasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dallas_casa_2025_impact_report_MOBILE.pdf