YOUR IMPACT IN 2020…
CASA volunteers served 1,106 abused and neglected children.

…BUT MORE CHILDREN STILL NEED US
500 children are waiting for the voice of a CASA
volunteer in court.

Will you give them a voice?
"I’ve learned a lot since I joined CASA as a volunteer, but I never would’ve guessed the biggest lesson: it’s 100% possible to fall in love with a child you’ve never met."

In honor of National Mentoring Month, volunteer and Rookie of the Year Cathryn Kachura wrote this contributing blog post. Read more.

"Before coming to work for CASA, I was a social worker at a local behavioral health organization. In this role, I saw first-hand the impact that trauma can have on people’s lives and I realized that it was my calling to work with trauma survivors and their families. I was passionate about CASA’s mission to stand up for kids who have experienced abuse or neglect. When I saw a position open up, I jumped at the opportunity to join the CASA team!" Read more about Melanie.
We'd love to share with you the advocacy of CASA volunteer Veeda. Always striving to connect with the children on her case, CASA volunteer Veeda advocates for and utilizes the various cultures her children have.

Child Advocacy Specialist Amanda says, "The children on Veeda's case lost their father due to an unexpected accident last year. Veeda has done an excellent job of connecting with family throughout the case, and she continued to excel through this difficult time. She went out of her way to educate me about the family's funeral traditions and what it was looking like from the children's perspective. She knew the events they would need to attend, and the outpouring of support from family. She "got it" without prying, questioning traditions, and making this time more difficult for the family. Additionally, she sent the children age-appropriate books on dealing with grief."
Honoring Black History in February…and Beyond - Written, Edited, and Researched by: CASA’s Antiracism Focus Group

Black History Month was established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a Black author and historian, as an avenue to honor and celebrate the achievements and legacies of Black Americans – contributions Dr. Woodson noted were largely missing from American history books and classrooms...

In honor of Black History Month and Dr. Woodson’s legacy, we are sharing five concrete ways we can honor Black history this month and every day. Click here to read.
"The most rewarding part of being a CASA is seeing happy children and watching their parent(s) want to learn what they need to to be the best parent(s) for their children. Not just going through the checklist, but truly having a desire to learn and grow to be a better person for their children." Read more about Jennifer.
"The dark reality is that not every child goes home to two loving parents and a stable home. The support from the local community assists in advancing the mission of CASA to assist in advocating for the best interests of the child. As those children’s best interests are met, society as a whole benefits. Additionally, the men and women volunteering as CASA advocates are shining examples of the good that can come from local community support, it is truly an investment in the community for the community." Read more about Andrew.
13th Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling - Benefiting CASA of Tarrant County

March 13, 10AM – March 14, 4PM
Will Rogers Memorial Center

Welcome Spring with the funkiest handmade + vintage market around! The 13th Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling is a free family and pet-friendly market to be held March 13th & 14th at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Two buildings will be filled with the funkiest area makers and pickers selling the best in handmade, repurposed, upcycled and vintage finds. Event also features swag bags, charitable raffle, fundraising benefiting the Humane Society of North Texas and CASA of Tarrant County, and much more! Be a part of the funky fun! Learn more.

March 26, 9am and 2pm Sessions
Alpine Shooting Range

Take aim to end child abuse and keep children safe! We invite you to join us for the 5th Annual Pull For Kids Clay Shoot benefiting CASA of Tarrant County. By supporting this event, you will give a voice to children in foster care. Ensure home is a safe place for every child! We are taking special precautions in accordance with the CDC to keep our event safe for all attendees. Guidelines will be announced before the event. Please check the website for updates. Should you choose not to participate in person, you can donate your team(s) and support us through our online raffle!

Event features include:
  • Two sessions to choose from
  • Two courses
  • Complimentary golf carts
  • Complimentary branded giveaways
  • Free parking
  • Gun board raffles
  • Raffle with exciting prizes, hunting excursions and gear.
  • Complimentary lunch
  • Awards for both sessions
  • Special First Responders/Law Enforcement division and awards
Your support as a donor and/or as a volunteer makes a visible impact for children in our community. Because of your impact, other community funders want to join in your generosity. CASA of Tarrant County is so proud to partner with this new foundation in 2021!  
The Mavs Foundation is dedicated to building a stronger community by empowering youth, women and families in need in North Texas. Each year the Board of Trustees selects organizations for grants to support programming costs for organizations that assist children, women and families in need. The Mavs Foundation has selected CASA Tarrant County for a $25,000 grant. “We are excited to help further your work toward making the North Texas community a better place to live, work and play.”
CASA Karen Sutton says, "I have been so grateful for Zoom visits and FaceTime calls with my littles during the shutdown! They are so young, and on the go all the time, if I didn’t have FaceTime it would be difficult to form a relationship with them. I’ve watched the baby grow and start to develop his personality. He smiles when I talk to him, which makes my heart happy. The little girl hasn’t been walking for very long so I’ve been able to follow her progress as she becomes more steady on her feet. She loves to check the mail, so I get to watch her take the long trek across the yard to the mailbox. The older boy is a talker who likes to show me the house, decorations for Halloween and Christmas, toys, lunch, dinosaurs and cars. I feel like we do Show and Tell for every visit. The foster parents have been very responsive and willing to participate in FaceTime calls often. I do miss face-to-face visits since I’m missing out on “baby snuggles” but when we are allowed to meet in person, I’ll have a bond with these precious children based on them seeing my face and hearing my voice over the past months."
Sam Fanning
A current Kappa Alpha Theta sophomore at TCU, Samantha has devoted her time to developing infrastructure improvements and literary exchange programs. She is majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Natalie Knapp
A current Kappa Alpha Theta freshman at TCU, Natalie has volunteered in organizations that assist those with disabilities, as well as child therapists Iowa. She is majoring in Speech-Language Pathology & Child Development.
Alexis Berry
A current Kappa Alpha Theta sophomore at TCU, Alexis has tutored English and Spanish-speaking students in Denver’s public housing communities. She is majoring in Economics, Political Science, and Journalism.
Liv Shutley
A current Kappa Alpha Theta sophomore at TCU, Olivia is from Georgia, and mentored girls as a camp counselor, then volunteered to serve the homeless and refugees in the community. She is currently majoring in Nursing.
Miranda Jelinek
A current Kappa Alpha Theta sophomore at TCU, Miranda has tutored and mentored fellow students and foster children. She is currently majoring in Combined Science, and minoring in Child Development.
Tanner Huggins
A current Kappa Alpha Theta sophomore at Oklahoma State University, Tanner is working on majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis on Child and Family Services.
Hanna Storey
A current Kappa Alpha Theta senior at TCU, Hanna Storey has worked at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development and is currently in Pre-Law and majoring in Child Development, with a minor in Psychology.
Renée Hollis
A current Kappa Alpha Theta sophomore at TCU, Renee Hollis has provided emotional support and guidance to younger students in her community in Minnesota. She is currently majoring in Speech Language Pathology.
Paige Broski
A current Kappa Alpha Theta sophomore at TCU, Paige has spent her time in Illinois at a counseling internship. She is currently a Psychology major, and is minoring in Child Development and Spanish, with plans to attend graduate school for children’s counseling.
Maggie Slapshak
A current senior at TCU, Maggie is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. She plans to stay in Fort Worth to complete her Masters of Social Work. She hopes to work in foster care and adoption and loves being at CASA, getting a look into the foster care system,
OUR MISSION
CASA of Tarrant County and its court-appointed volunteers advocate
for the best interest of abused and neglected children.