Important Update: National CASA/GAL Announcement

Today April 24, National CASA/GAL announced that “in accordance with the termination notices, has to suspend all services and support funded by OJJDP (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention)…” 

While this news was devastating for National CASA/GAL, which serves 174,000 children across 900 program offices annually with the help of 47,000 volunteers, CASA of Tarrant County does not currently receive direct financial support from National CASA/GAL. Federal funding received by CASA of Tarrant County is distributed by Texas CASA and is not currently at risk, but as always, this is subject to change.

However, the mission and work of CASA of Tarrant County remains unchanged: striving to help support the ever-growing number of children in our area who are in foster care or have experienced abuse or neglect. And now more than ever, visit our page to find out more about ways you can support our work, whether financially or by attending our next Information Session on how to become a CASA volunteer.

CASA comes to Azle

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Court Appointed Special Advocates hope to make it known in Azle.

CASA of Tarrant County connects trained volunteers with abused children to help represent and support them through the legal system. Each year, CASA and partnering organizations place blue pinwheel installations around the county to raise awareness of child abuse prevention. There will be four pinwheel locations this year in the city of Azle: Reata West Apartments, The Azle Lion’s Club, Tator Club Daycare and Servolution Headquarters.

Fort Worth Magazine Feature: Be the Change: Empower a Child's Future with CASA of Tarrant County

Featured in Fort Worth Magazine E-Newsletter

BE THE VOICE, BE THE HERO, BE THE CHANGE

Charles Lauersdorf, City of Fort Worth, District 4 City Councilmember

As a dedicated member of the military, I stand up for what’s right on behalf of others. So when a friend told me about CASA’s mission of advocating for children in the foster care system and needing more men to volunteer, I knew I had found another calling. Every child deserves a stable and supportive environment and I’m proud to be a part of making that possible.


When you volunteer with CASA, it is YOUR life that is changed. Through my work as a volunteer, I've seen firsthand the difference that a dedicated advocate can make in a child's life, ensuring they have a voice in their life and most importantly, for someone to not just listen, but hear them. It's about helping to build a brighter future for our most vulnerable children. 


What my CASA kid has done for me is far more than I could ever do for him.  I remember walking through the door of my CASA kid at his group home for other at-risk teenage boys, and as I walked in, the child came singing through the living room declaring to EVERYONE, "Oh my CASA is here!" I knew in my heart I was just as excited to see him, but knowing that he was so proud to announce it to a room full of teenagers made my heart melt. I knew that day, and forever, I was making a difference in another person’s life. 


Giving to an organization like CASA, whether it's your money or your time, is crucial. By investing in CASA, you’re investing in the future of our community. These children are tomorrow’s leaders, and with our support, they can break the cycle of adversity and create a brighter future for themselves, others, and you. 


Home IS where the heart is and my heart is with CASA.