Guide – Texas CASA https://texascasa.org EVERY CHILD HAS A CHANCE — IT’S YOU.® Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:49:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://texascasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/casa-brandmark-228x228.png Guide – Texas CASA https://texascasa.org 32 32 Social Media Content Bank https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/social-media-content-bank/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:43:35 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=43381 The Social Media Content Bank offers a centralized repository of customizable graphics, captions, hashtags and templates, making it easier for you to access and share ready-to-use content. Together, these tools […]

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]]> Social Media Content Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/social-media-content-guide/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:39:54 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=43379 The Social Media Content Guide provides practical tips and examples for crafting engaging posts, tailoring messaging to different audiences and utilizing multimedia effectively. Don’t have a Dropbox account and need […]

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]]> Social Media Guidebook https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/social-media-guidebook/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:37:19 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=43377 The Social Media Guidebook serves as a comprehensive reference, outlining platform-specific best practices, branding guidelines, tone of voice and posting strategies. Don’t have a Dropbox account and need to download […]

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]]> CASA Board Guide: Hiring & Supervising an Executive Director https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/casa-board-guide-hiring-supervising-an-executive-director/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:24:02 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=42893 The purpose of this management guide is to provide guidance to the Boards of Directors of CASA programs in Texas on the critically important recruitment, selection and management of the […]

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]]> CASA Advocacy for Fatherhood https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/casa-advocacy-for-fatherhood/ Wed, 07 May 2025 15:01:09 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=42499 In child welfare, often, there is more focus on engaging mothers than fathers, even though fathers are just as important for a child’s healthy development. CASA advocacy can help fathers […]

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]]> Educational Advocacy Guidebook https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/educational-advocacy-guidebook/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:16:29 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=42399 Texas CASA’s Educational Advocacy Guidebook is designed to provide CASA volunteers with the knowledge and tools needed to identify education-related challenges experienced by the children they serve and to advocate effectively to overcome them. It examines how the […]

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]]> Permanency Planning Resource Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/permanency-planning-resource-guidesurrogate-parent-training/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:17:00 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=42389 Use this guide to understand the principles of case planning as they relate to permanency and get an overview of the permanency planning process, from a youth’s entry into care […]

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]]> Clergy, CASA & Community Toolkit 2025 https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/clergy-casa-community-toolkit-clone/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:46:16 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=42131 The Clergy, CASA & Community Toolkit comprises materials developed by experts in faith-based volunteer recruitment and CASA programs from around the state. The order of resources below will help guide […]

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]]> Guide Archives - Texas CASA nonadult Books by Survivors https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/books-by-survivors/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:47:50 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=42010 A resource compiled by FYN Global, this guide shares information about books written by survivors of trafficking. Note that these authors and books have not been vetted by Texas CASA, […]

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]]> The Art of Recruitment Guidebook https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/the-art-of-recruitment-guidebook/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:15:25 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41866 Texas CASA’s new volunteer recruitment guidebook, The Art of Recruitment: Engaging Volunteers Who Own Your Mission, is framed using the Volunteer Ownership Cycle, which focuses on moving a volunteer from the You phase (or Awareness) […]

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]]> Ombudsman for Children and Youth in Foster Care https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/ombudsman-for-children-and-youth-in-foster-care/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:07:56 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41729 Children and youth in foster care have a right to ask questions or file a complaint with the Foster Care Ombudsman if any of their rights have been violated or […]

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]]> Advocacy for Youth Affected by Sex Trafficking https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/advocacy-for-youth-affected-by-sex-trafficking/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:57:16 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41728 Youth who have been affected by trafficking in foster care need CASA volunteers who are well-trained, connected and prepared to support their specialized needs. CASA ACT is a call to […]

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]]> Dual-Status Youth Resources and Trainings https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/dual-status-youth-resources-and-trainings/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:53:54 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41726 Dual-status youth are children who are involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. CASA advocacy for these very vulnerable youth is critical and can serve as the […]

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]]> CASA Advocacy for Dual-Status Youth, Understanding the Juvenile Justice System https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/casa-advocacy-for-dual-status-youth-understanding-the-juvenile-justice-system/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:00:28 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41243 We are excited to share a new online and printable resource available on the Texas CASA website: CASA Advocacy for Dual-Status Youth, Understanding the Juvenile Justice System.  Dual-status youth are children […]

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]]> Meaningful Family Meetings: A CFE Facilitator’s Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/meaningful-family-meetings-a-cfe-facilitators-guide-2/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:58:34 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41082 This guide discusses the philosophy behind family meetings and how they are structured (and in which order), and offers tips for successful facilitation. Use this guide for inspiration and to […]

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]]> Legislative Advocacy Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/legislative-advocacy-guide-2/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:21:51 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=40866 Legislators want to hear from their constituents. With the engagement of CASA volunteers acrossTexas, our priority bills are much more likely to be successful. Your advocacy efforts are key inhelping […]

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]]> Care Coordination Resource Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/care-coordination-resource-guide-2/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:54:50 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=40596 The Care Coordination Resource Guide is your comprehensive source for understanding how Care Coordination Teams (CCTs) and Children’s Advocacy Center Multi-Disciplinary Teams (CAC MDTs) work together to support and protect […]

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]]> CFE Tools App https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/cfe-tools-app-3/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:07:20 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=40537 Providing an engaging way for tools to be completed while meeting people where they are at – often on their phones! DFPS Legacy staff can download the app from the […]

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]]> Understanding Your Role in Community-Based Care https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/understanding-your-role-in-cbc/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:42:19 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=39286 Texas CASA’s Public Policy team recently developed a new resource highlighting the importance of CASA during every stage of the transition to Community-Based Care, which is available for programs to […]

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]]> Commercial Sexual Exploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/commercial-sexual-exploitation-identification-tool-cse-it-guide/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:51:33 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=39157 The CSE-IT is a research-based, validated screening tool that helps improve the early identification of commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY). This guide covers:

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]]> CSE-IT Explained for Volunteers Testifying in Court https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/cse-it-explained-for-volunteers-testifying-in-court/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:58:55 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=39094 CASA volunteers may be asked about the Commercially Sexually Exploited-Identification Tool (CSE-IT, pronounced “See It”) in court. This guide was created as a tool for volunteers to deepen their understanding […]

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]]> CFE Team Meeting Notes https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/cfe-team-meeting-notes/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:24:27 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=38817 The CFE Team Meeting Notes can be used as a template for a CFE Team Meeting, a structured approach to collaboration between CASA and CPS for a young person or […]

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]]> CFE Fidelity Index https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/cfe-fidelity-index/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:23:13 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=38811 The CFE Fidelity Index outlines the implementation timeline for local CASA programs and CPS for each young person or family receiving CFE. The index lists different action steps that can […]

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]]> CASA Anti-Child Trafficking Program Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/casa-anti-child-trafficking-program-guide/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:43:44 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=38718 Youth who have been affected by trafficking in foster care need CASA volunteers who are well-trained, connected and prepared to support their specialized needs. CASA ACT is a call to […]

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]]> Advocating for Older Youth in Foster Care https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/advocating-for-older-youth-in-foster-care/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:22:42 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=38339 In 2022, there were 5,600 youth aged 14-17 in foster care in Texas, facing difficult questions about their transition to adulthood. Of those youth, 1,087 aged out of care with […]

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]]> Little People. Big Impact. Advocacy for Infants and Young Children Volunteer Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/advocacy-for-children-0-to-5/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:21:00 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=36939 Infants and young children are one of the most vulnerable age groups in the United States. They are the most affected by maltreatment and are unable to communicate in the […]

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]]> Aging Out of Foster Care Resource in English and Spanish https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/aging-out-of-foster-care-resource-in-english-and-spanish/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:57:38 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=36878 The Texas Foster Youth Justice Project has created a resource for youth aging out of foster care informing youth about their rights to benefits both in the transitory period and […]

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]]> Invisible Disabilities Resource Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/invisible-disabilities-resource-guide/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:52:15 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=36848 The Invisible Disabilities Resource Guide is a tool to highlight related CASA advocacy practices and resources available to you and your volunteers that may be helpful when working with individuals […]

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]]> Advocacy for Youth Affected by Sex Trafficking Guidebook https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/casa-anti-child-trafficking/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:21:40 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=36660 A Guide for CASA Volunteers & Staff in Texas Texas CASA is pleased to share a new resource and guidebook for CASA volunteers and staff on best advocacy practices for […]

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]]> Protected: CFE Tracking in Optima https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/cfe-tracking-in-optima/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:46:01 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=35719 There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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]]> Guide Archives - Texas CASA nonadult ODM Lightning Setup Instructions https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/odm-lightning-setup-instructions/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:59:42 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=35587 Salesforce is transitioning to Salesforce Lightning, a newly designed platform. CASA staff logging on to the ODM will need to follow the instructions in the ODM Lightning Setup document to […]

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]]> Guide to Secure Transmission of Confidential Information https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/guide-to-secure-transmission-of-confidential-information/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:32:50 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=34504 HHSC has required CASA programs to employ encryption to keep confidential information secure during electronic transmission. This guide offers multiple options for encryption. Transmission of confidential information creates opportunities for […]

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]]> CASA Roles: National, State & Local https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/casa-roles-national-state-local/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:41:27 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=34423 In this document, we outline the National CASA/GAL Association core model and define the roles for each level of the network: National CASA/GAL, Texas CASA and local programs. Additionally, to […]

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]]> Early CFE: Within the First 14 Days https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/early-cfe/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:29:08 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=34162 About Early CFE ECFE is Collaborative Family Engagement done within the first 14 days before the adversary hearing, primarily by CASA. This CASA advocacy approach starts the work of building […]

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]]> Normalcy Matters: A Guide to Supporting Children & Youth in Texas Foster Care https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/normalcy-matters-guide/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:22:36 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=34154 Texas CASA released the Normalcy Matters: A Guide to Supporting Children & Youth in Texas Foster Care (Updated 2025) with the hope that it will inform understanding of what normalcy […]

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]]> Normalcy Matters: Supporting Children & Youth in Texas Foster Care nonadult Optima Data Management Toolkit https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/optima-data-management-toolkit/ Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:07:04 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=33644 Optima Data Management Guide The Optima Data Management Guide defines two types of Optima data, identifies common reports, lists basic data definitions, addresses Optima rules, describes recommended practices—all in an […]

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]]> Optima Data Management Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/optima-data-management-guide/ Fri, 28 May 2021 20:13:14 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=33107 The Optima Data Management Guide has moved to a new resource page, the Optima Data Management Toolkit, that provides more materials including the baseline definitions and custom reports. Visit Now

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]]> Coaching Playbook https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/coaching-playbook/ Mon, 17 May 2021 17:19:05 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=33068 The Volunteer Coaching & Advocacy Coaching Playbook walks supervisors through what is coaching, how to coach CASA volunteers with empowering questions, and setting up volunteers to GROW.

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]]> Genogram Software https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/genogram-software/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:54:20 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=32954 The easy-to-use software GenoPro is still available for download and use by CASA program staff, volunteers, and anyone in the network who would like to make genograms (family trees) for the […]

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]]> CFE Sustainability Pathway https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/cfe-sustainability-pathway/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:17:25 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=32477 The CFE Sustainability Pathway outlines the implementation timeline for local CASA programs and CPS as they begin the CFE process. The pathway lists benchmarks to be completed during each phase […]

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]]> CASA Messaging Book 2025: Speaking in One Voice https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/casa-messaging-book-speaking-in-one-voice/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:22:59 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=32269 We have developed the CASA Messaging Book to help all programs speak in the same, strong voice. By having a consistent message across the network, we can maximize CASA awareness […]

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]]> Family Meetings: Best Practices & Principles https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/family-meetings-best-practices-principles/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:55:53 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=32156 Family meetings are the heart of the CFE work, and are believed to be an opportunity to bring everyone together for planning and decision-making. This process is where the family’s […]

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]]> Moving Toward a Child, Youth and Family-Centered System: Opportunities in Court and Service Planning https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/moving-toward-a-child-youth-and-family-centered-system-opportunities-in-court-and-service-planning/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:17:24 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=32143 Texas CASA is excited to announce the release of its latest report, Moving Toward a Child, Youth and Family-Centered System: Opportunities in Court and Service Planning. The report is the […]

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]]> Community-Based Care Guide – 3rd Edition 2023 https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/community-based-care-guide/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 22:44:30 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=31976 The third edition of Transforming Together: A Guide to Community-Based Care in Texas is now available. This guide has been updated to reflect the progress of Community-Based Care (CBC) implementation […]

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]]> Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) Manual https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/cfe-manual/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:37:39 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=29486 Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) is a promising practice in the child protection system in Texas that emphasizes connection and community for children and families. This manual will help you get […]

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]]> GROW Sample Questions https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/grow-sample-questions-3/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:49:38 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=29590 The GROW Model of Coaching is an approach recommended for volunteer advocacy coaches when working with advocates. By using the GROW Model, you can encourage and inspire your advocates to […]

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]]> Fund Development: 10 Tips & Takeaways https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/fund-development-10-tips-takeaways/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:34:50 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=29569 Looking for some quick ideas to boost your CASA fundraising efforts? Download our tip sheet, which includes advice on how to talk about your programs and initiatives, connect and build relationships with […]

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]]> Fund Development Quick Start Guide https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/fund-development-quick-start-guide-3/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:32:33 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=29565 Whether fundraising is one of the many hats you wear or you have the benefit of working with a larger team, this guide can help you plan and execute successful […]

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