Article – 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 Article – Texas CASA https://texascasa.org 32 32 The Karyn Pervis Institute of Child Development https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/the-karyn-pervis-institute-of-child-development/ Mon, 12 May 2025 16:55:41 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=42525 Dr. David Cross is the director at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development, which focuses on helping children suffering the effects of early trauma, abuse or neglect. They have written a […]

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]]> Implementing Trauma Informed Practices in Child Welfare https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/implementing-trauma-informed-practices-in-child-welfare/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:40:47 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=42379 This brief from the ABA Center on Children and the Law, highlights the effects of trauma on child well- being, and provides recommendations and examples of specific initiatives to guide […]

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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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]]> Article Archives - Texas CASA nonadult Information Regarding Class C Citations/Tickets Received While in Foster Care or Extended Foster Care  https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/information-regarding-class-c-citations-tickets-received-while-in-foster-care-or-extended-foster-care/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:14:49 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=40351 The Law: Article 45.041(b-6), Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, states that a judge in a municipal court or justice of the peace court may not require a defendant who is […]

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]]> Sealing Juvenile Records in Texas https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/sealing-juvenile-records-in-texas/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:12:27 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=40348 In Texas, juvenile records are not automatically sealed when a youth turns 18 and not all juvenile records are eligible for sealing. This resource will help CASA volunteers better understand how […]

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]]> Current Work https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/current-work/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:43:23 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=39280 Texas CASA is a leader in working to assure sound public policies in Texas on issues affecting the child welfare system, the well-being of children, and youth in state custody […]

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]]> Courtesy CASA Request https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/courtesy-casa-request/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:14:59 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=37453 This form is to be completed by the program requesting assistance. Please note, if a child is outside of the state of Texas, visits will be honored but may have […]

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]]> 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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]]> An Introduction to the Online Data Manager https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/an-introduction-to-the-online-data-manager/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:37:44 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=28803 The Online Data Manager (ODM) is a website that enables local programs to submit data to Texas CASA. The following forms are sent to Texas CASA using the ODM: Annual grant budget […]

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]]> Overcome Ask Aversion https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/overcome-ask-aversion/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:36:34 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=29573 Does the thought of asking someone for money, in person, over the phone, or in a letter make you break out in a sweat? Check out these five tips from Rory Green […]

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]]> Court Order Suggested Wording https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/court-order-suggested-wording-3/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:23:58 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=29551 Guardian Ad Litems are given the authority to share limited information obtained through their appointment according to Texas Family Code 107.002, such as the CASA report and the basis of […]

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]]> 5 Ways to Delight Future Volunteers https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/5-ways-to-delight-future-volunteers/ Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:26:05 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=28783 One method of engaging potential new volunteers is to use “welcome gifts.” Simply surprise volunteer applicants with something small that may be of value to them. It does not have […]

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