Amanda Paredes was looking for a way to give back. She'd tried serving meals or passing out water bottles, but she was ready for a deeper, more lasting connection and found Dallas CASA. Over the past five years, she has worked six cases involving eight children, most of whom came into care speaking Spanish. Raised speaking both English and Spanish at home, Amanda says making connections through shared language and culture with the children she serves has been critical. Read more at Dallas CASA's blog.