September 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize and honor the history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic community. For many Hispanic children in the foster care system, however, it can be challenging for them to identify with their culture. That is why CASA of Central Texas is asking for more Hispanic and bilingual members of the community to become CASA volunteers and advocate for Hispanic children in the foster care system and their families.

We are always seeking volunteers of all demographics, but Hispanic and bilingual volunteers are urgently needed due to the large number of Hispanic children in the foster care system. In 2019

of the about 1,300 confirmed victims of child abuse in our service area of Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe and Hays County, more than 60% of children in foster care were Hispanic. There is a crucial need for more Hispanic and bilingual volunteers for these children.

When children are placed in foster care, they are often not only separated from their families, but also from every other part of their lives like their church, school and community. What’s more, their foster families may have different cultural values, which can further deter them from learning about and celebrating their heritage.

It is not uncommon that a child in foster care will be placed in a home that does not speak their primary language or hold their same cultural beliefs. They need someone they can relate to; someone who can comfortably and effectively communicate with them and advocate for their best interests.

While all of our volunteers are prepared to advocate for any child, it’s ideal for our volunteers to reflect the children they serve because they and their family may be better able to trust and open up to someone who shares similar customs and experiences. We hope it will allow them to form a bond that will result in better advocacy for children’s unique needs in court, school and other settings.

It is our goal, and the goal of the greater CASA community, to grow to provide a CASA volunteer for every child in the foster care system.

Our volunteers are extraordinary people who speak up for children and families in crisis. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we hope you will consider making a difference for them by becoming a CASA volunteer.

Executive Director

CASA of Central Texas

We welcomed 9 new CASA Volunteers in August! Thank you to these wonderful community members who completed an intensive 42-hour training and stepped up to be a voice for children in the court system.

Welcome Sarah Hill of Hays County, Mireya Moya of Guadalupe County, Stephanie Cubero of Comal County, Daniel Guerrero of Hays County, Ethan Stokes of Guadalupe County, and Bethany Thorsteinson of Guadalupe County.

For more information on training courses, contact Brandi Raschke at 512-392-3578, 830-626-2272, or by email.

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