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ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT BOARD SPOTLIGHT YOUNG PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL SUCCESS STORY SWEAR-INS EVENTS AWARENESS

Meet Board Member Mary Barkley
Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 6/2/20 Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 6/2/20

Meet Board Member Mary Barkley

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Meet Volunteer Katalina Hibjan
Advocate Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 5/4/20 Advocate Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 5/4/20

Meet Volunteer Katalina Hibjan

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Success Story: Cole, Catie, and Chloe
Success Story Guest User 5/1/20 Success Story Guest User 5/1/20

Success Story: Cole, Catie, and Chloe

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A Heartfelt Message From Our CEO
Awareness Kaitlin Aguilar 5/1/20 Awareness Kaitlin Aguilar 5/1/20

A Heartfelt Message From Our CEO

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Meet Dwayne Smith, Board President
Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 4/30/20 Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 4/30/20

Meet Dwayne Smith, Board President

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Meet Volunteer Shannon Baumgardner
Advocate Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 4/6/20 Advocate Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 4/6/20

Meet Volunteer Shannon Baumgardner

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Meet Volunteer Kelly Rippetoe
Advocate Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 3/9/20 Advocate Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 3/9/20

Meet Volunteer Kelly Rippetoe

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Meet Volunteer Debbie Michell
Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 2/6/20 Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 2/6/20

Meet Volunteer Debbie Michell

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Meet Jeremy Bravo, Board Assistant Secretary
Advocate Spotlight, Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 1/14/20 Advocate Spotlight, Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 1/14/20

Meet Jeremy Bravo, Board Assistant Secretary

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Meet Volunteer Kathy Giddings
Advocate Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 1/9/20 Advocate Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 1/9/20

Meet Volunteer Kathy Giddings

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Meet Elicka Oberdick, Board Treasurer
Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 1/3/20 Board Member Spotlight Kaitlin Aguilar 1/3/20

Meet Elicka Oberdick, Board Treasurer

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Success Story: Justine
Success Story Guest User 9/13/19 Success Story Guest User 9/13/19

Success Story: Justine

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Success Story: Jack and Nolan
Success Story Guest User 8/14/19 Success Story Guest User 8/14/19

Success Story: Jack and Nolan

Severe physical abuse. Brothers searching for a safe home.

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Success Story: Jacob & Amaya
Success Story Guest User 4/5/19 Success Story Guest User 4/5/19

Success Story: Jacob & Amaya

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Success Story: Blake
Success Story Guest User 4/1/19 Success Story Guest User 4/1/19

Success Story: Blake

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Success Story: Aurora
Success Story Guest User 11/1/16 Success Story Guest User 11/1/16

Success Story: Aurora

GREW UP NEGLECTED. TOOK CARE OF HER YOUNGER SIBLINGS.
THEN SEPARATED FROM HER SIBLINGS IN FOSTER CARE

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Success Story: Bryan
Success Story Guest User 10/1/16 Success Story Guest User 10/1/16

Success Story: Bryan

ENDURED SEVERE PHYSICAL ABUSE AS AN INFANT. MULTIPLE BROKEN BONES, IN A MEDICAL COMA AT THE HOSPITAL

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Success Story: Kai
Success Story Guest User 12/1/15 Success Story Guest User 12/1/15

Success Story: Kai

In foster care by age four. 

Severe physical abuse. 

Deep emotional scars. 

Heartbroken and afraid.

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Success Story: Mya
Success Story Guest User 12/1/14 Success Story Guest User 12/1/14

Success Story: Mya

Born prematurely

Severe medical problems

Multiple foster homes

A lifetime of uncertainty

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🌟 Start Your Morning with Meaning — Learn About Becoming a CASA Volunteer! 

Join us for our next CASA Volunteer Information Session on Monday, November 4th at 8:00 AM! ☀️

Learn how you can stand up for children in foster care. Whether you&rs
Get Ready! 🎻 Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour is coming to Fort Worth for one night only, November 4 at @basshall! Experience the Grammy-nominated duo merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse as they make their Bass Hall debut. CASA i
Community Engagement Specialist Suzy Yowell recently delivered an inspiring and heartfelt session titled “Leading with Passion” at the Texas Volunteer Management Conference. Drawing on three decades of experience working with volunteers,
🌟 Meet Esther!

For the past 6 years, she’s been a steady voice and strong advocate for children in foster care. 💙

As she begins her well-earned retirement, we want to say thank you, Esther, for your heart, your time, and your incredible ded
💙 National Make a Difference Day Spotlight: Ellie Griffin

Meet Ellie Griffin, a Texas Christian University student (Class of 2026) who has been involved with CASA since her very first year of college.

✨ “I’ve been involved with CASA in
CASA of Tarrant County is excited to be part of BRAVE at Fielder Church — an inspiring evening designed to help people discover how they can make a difference for vulnerable children and families in our community.

If you’ve ever wondered
October is Down Syndrome Awareness month!

Every child deserves a supportive and informed family. @AdoptUSKids article Adopting a Child With Down Syndrome From Foster Care shares some insight when considering to adopt a child with Down syndrome. By e
🌟 Want to Make a Real Difference for a Child?
Curious about what it means to be a CASA advocate—and how you can help speak up for children in foster care? Join us for a CASA Info Session (virtual or in-person) to:

- Learn what the advocate ro