Our Mission
CASA of Tarrant County and its court-appointed volunteers advocate for the best interest of children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Our Volunteers
At CASA of Tarrant County, more than 400 volunteers are making a difference—each bringing unique life experiences to the role. They range in age from young professionals to retirees. Some work full-time and care for families, while others have backgrounds in fields like criminal justice, social work, or education. Many come with no prior experience at all—just a passion for standing up for children in foster care. No matter their path, they all share one thing: the desire to ensure a child’s voice is heard.
“Being a CASA volunteer It is such a rewarding experience.”
—CASA Orpha
Our Board Members
Led by Board President, Daniel Herron of Happy State Bank, our Board Members are dedicated to providing advocates for every abused and neglected child in our community, so they can experience love, support, and safety—what every child deserves.
“When our children thrive, our community thrives. When our community thrives, our children thrive. I genuinely believe that children are our future, and making sure children have a safe home life as they learn and develop is crucial to our success as a community. “—Jordan Stimpson, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Our Staff
Led by CEO Don Binnicker, CASA of Tarrant County is powered by a passionate and professional staff dedicated to advocating for children in foster care. Our Program Staff work directly with CASA volunteers, providing guidance and supervision to ensure every child’s best interests are represented. Supporting them are our Development, Operations, Recruitment, Training, and Community Engagement teams—each playing a vital role in strengthening our mission and expanding our impact throughout Tarrant County.
“By using Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) skills and tools, we can better identify caring and loving adults, including family and fictive kin, who can play a crucial role in the child's life, creating a lifetime network of care and stability.”
—CFE Coordinator Matthew Lopez
Our Supporters
At CASA of Tarrant County, we’re deeply thankful for the ongoing support from our community. From groups like the Kappa Alpha Thetas at Texas Christian University, to local businesses and civic organizations; our partners play a vital role in empowering our mission. Through fundraising events, employee giving campaigns, and donations to back-to-school and holiday drives, their generosity helps us provide critical advocacy and support for children in foster care—giving them the resources, stability, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Serving children since 1983.
In 1977, Seattle Superior Court Judge David Soukup was concerned about trying to make decisions on behalf of abused and neglected children without enough information. He conceived the idea of appointing community volunteers to speak up for the best interests of these children in court. He made a request for volunteers; 50 citizens responded, and that was the start of the CASA movement.
In 1983, Judge Scott Moore, presiding judge of the 323rd Judicial District at that time, along with community volunteers Rhoda Bernstein and Monna Loftis, and CPS Director Wayne Hairgrove, formed the original steering committee that brought the CASA concept to Tarrant County.
Through the years, CASA of Tarrant County has shown consistent growth in the number of children served each year. The ultimate goal is to provide every child in foster care who needs one with a highly trained CASA volunteer.
CASA of Tarrant County provides an unduplicated service in our community. Our program is highly respected within the judicial system and maintains an excellent working relationship with all parties associated with the legal process. Additionally, CASA of Tarrant County is an affiliate in good standing with both National CASA Association and Texas CASA.