We took pause in our work, our mission, needs in our community, and our endless to-do lists to celebrate the generosity and dedication of those that support us. We at CASA of Tarrant County are honored and fortunate to have such a giving community that wants to serve their fellow neighbors. The cost of action is far more affordable than the cost of inaction. Because of donors like you, the time kids spent in foster care that had a CASA volunteer saved Tarrant County taxpayers $3,250,000 in 2020. Can you imagine the impact we can continue to make this year, and for years to come? Read more.
"I am often overwhelmed by the support and generosity by members of our community, ensuring that each child has what they need, even in a time of uncertainty that we are facing due to the pandemic." Read more about Teresa
November was National Adoption Month, and CASA of Tarrant County celebrated and supported the many families in our community who have welcomed a child into their home through adoption—with a special spotlight on adoption by relatives.
“As advocates for the best interest of children in foster care, we at CASA have seen family take many forms. All loving families are beautiful,” said Don Binnicker, CEO. Read more.
"I decided to become a CASA because I wanted to give back to my community in a way that centered around children and families in need. I have always wanted to do volunteer work and found that being a CASA is a perfect fit for me." Read more about Gail
President-Elect Elle Oberdick in Southlake Style's Women in Business
"After serving as a mentor to victims of human trafficking, Elle Oberdick now works tirelessly to advocate for foster children through her position on the CASA of Tarrant County board of directors. As CASA’s president-elect, Elle works to provide CASA volunteers to every abused and neglected child in the community so they can find a safe, permanent home and experience love and support — what every child deserves. When she isn't busy volunteering with various charitable organizations, Elle serves as the senior vice president, wealth advisor for Wells Fargo’s Private Bank. With her team, she serves clients with over $10 million in assets."
"I was introduced to CASA at TCU, through my sorority, as it is the national beneficiary of its fundraising efforts. I participated in events throughout college that supported CASA and developed a great appreciation for what the organization does. After graduation, and having my own children, I wanted to continue supporting CASA by spreading community awareness and fundraising events. Fort Worth has such a high child abuse rate, and we as a community can always do more. Giving these children a support system and a voice when they are at their most vulnerable is so important.”
Urban Air Spirit Night Benefiting CASA of Tarrant County

January 27, 2022, 4-8pm • Urban Air Southlake

Support CASA and have loads of fun at an Urban Air Spirit Night! Together in partnership with Simply Westlake Magazine and Our Neighborhood Life, 20% of proceeds from this fun night will be donated to CASA. Join us January 27, 2022, 4-8pm at Urban Air in Southlake! Make sure you mention you’re there for CASA when you arrive. Visit the Simply Westlake/Our Neighborhood Life table too!
6th Annual Pull For Kids Clay Shoot

March 4, 2022, 8am • Defender Outdoors

Calling all sharp shooters! You can change a child’s life and hit your target at the 6th Annual CASA Pull For Kids Clay Shoot – Friday, March 4, 2022 at Defender Outdoors in Fort Worth, TX.

Your help is needed now more than ever – there are over 600 Tarrant County children in need of a CASA volunteer. COVID-19 has increased the number of child abuse cases in the county by 11%.

EVENT FEATURES:
• Gun board raffles
• Complimentary lunch, golf carts and giveaways
• Grand prizes for top shooters
• Special First Responders Division and Awards
Your Tarrant County community is profoundly generous and compassionate towards abused and neglected children! Here are some grant highlights for summer 2021:
AeroCARES by Lockheed Martin employees awarded a $10,000 grant for our advocacy for abused and neglected children! This donation has been made possible by the generous contributions of the employees of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ employees working in Fort Worth, Texas. AeroCARES wrote they are “proud to support CASA of Tarrant County and on behalf of our employees we wish you continued success in your efforts to serve the communities where our employees live and work.” Thank you AeroCARES by Lockheed Martin employees!
CASA of Tarrant County was selected as a beneficiary for the Southlake Women’s Club Foundation through their annual Art in the Square Fundraiser! The Southlake Women’s Club Foundation has been a longstanding supporter of CASA of Tarrant County, and we appreciate their generosity and patience as they navigated how to fundraise during the COVID pandemic. We are also so grateful for our CASA volunteers who volunteered to help out at the event! Thank you Southlake Women’s Club Foundation for your generous support, and we look forward to the 2022 Southlake Art in the Square event to be held April 22-24 in Southlake Town Square.
Capital for Kids selected CASA of Tarrant County as a beneficiary of their annual fundraiser that was held in Dallas on November 18th at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Over the past 17 years, they have raised over $17 million for local children’s charities! “Capital for Kids is committed to support organizations that educate, protect and encourage North Texas’ most vulnerable children. Capital for Kids is a network of individuals and organizations involved and serving the investment management business dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children in need. Through the partnership of our sponsors and grant recipients, Capital for Kids supports organizations that educate, protect and encourage at-risk children. We believe every child deserves a chance to succeed.” We couldn’t agree more, and we are so thankful for Capital for Kids’ longstanding support of CASA of Tarrant County and our advocacy for abused and neglected Tarrant County kids!
Congratulations to our Shining Stars Award Winners!
Thanks for helping us save the day at this EPIC event! On Saturday, October 30th, CASA of Tarrant County had its 8th AnnualSuperhero Run/Walk.

Our supporters raised $40,000!
From Child Advocacy Supervisor, Tracy Williams:

Julian has been in foster care since 2015. He is now a teenager living at a Residential Treatment Center out of state due to lack of placement options in Texas. During a recent facetime call with CASA Child Advocacy Specialist, Tracy Williams, she noticed he was wearing an interesting watch. He told her he had it since he entered foster care over six years ago and although it doesn’t work well anymore, it is a reminder of his time in foster care. In response, Tracy connected with his OCOK Permanency Specialist to add a new watch to his Christmas wish list to represent the beginning of a new journey for Julian.
“Standing in the middle of chaos” That’s how Mary Joy described her experience in foster care. You have more in common with foster children than you may realize.

Like you, Mary Joy didn’t have a choice – she had to be brave in the middle of chaos. After her mother died when Mary Joy was 8 years old, her father’s alcohol use spiraled and reached a boiling point. Mary Joy was removed from her father and placed in foster care - the summer before her sophomore year of high school. Her whole world was shaken.

At first, Mary Joy was relieved to be in a safe home and live with her older brother David and his wife Elizabeth. However, Mary Joy thought the move would be temporary – she thought she’d return home before the summer was over, in time to play on her JV volleyball team. At the time, no one knew there was no “normal” for Mary Joy to go back to, that she’d never return to her childhood home.
Mary Joy looked to David and Elizabeth, the only people she knew who were still in her life, for answers. They were as unsure as she was. Soon, Mary Joy was surrounded by countless strangers – new caseworkers, new teachers, new classmates – no one who knew her could tell her everything would be okay. None of the adults could tell Mary Joy when the uncertainty and chaos would be over.
“It felt like purgatory.” Her short life had been saturated with uncertainty and instability. She wanted to make friends at her new school, but should she even bother if she would return home soon? Mary Joy was waiting for the other shoe to drop. You know what Mary Joy felt like - unsure of what her life would look like, if another change would come. Mary Joy needed someone to be by her side – someone she could depend on, to listen to her, and help her learn how to be brave when she was scared. 

BECAUSE OF YOU...
...Mary Joy found stability and trust while standing in the middle of chaos. The kindness of donors like you gave Mary Joy a CASA volunteer named Nicole within two weeks of being removed from her dad’s house.
OUR MISSION
CASA of Tarrant County and its court-appointed volunteers advocate
for the best interest of abused and neglected children.