Tool Kit – Texas CASA https://texascasa.org EVERY CHILD HAS A CHANCE — IT’S YOU.® Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:37:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://texascasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/casa-brandmark-228x228.png Tool Kit – Texas CASA https://texascasa.org 32 32 Stand Sunday https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/stand-sunday/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:47:48 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=43418 On the second Sunday of November each year, faith communities across the state of Texas are invited to pray for children and families involved in the foster care system. To […]

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]]> Recruitment Strategies & Ideas https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/recruitment-strategies-ideas/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:10:12 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=43415 The recruitment strategies and ideas one-pager offers a glimpse into what programs across the network are doing to recruit volunteers along with links so you can see real-world examples. In […]

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]]> Media Tips + Potential Interview Questions https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/media-tips-potential-interview-questions/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:27:51 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=43094 Check out these media tips and potential interview questions your program may receive. The document linked below lists out the media tips and interview questions + answers that you can […]

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]]> Zoom Backgrounds https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/zoom-backgrounds/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:14:09 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=42360 Browse and download CASA Zoom backgrounds including general designs, seasonal designs, The CASA Effect designs and a Child Abuse Prevention month design. Downloaded backgrounds have a generic CASA logo or […]

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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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]]> Tool Kit Archives - Texas CASA nonadult What is a CASA? Brochure & Video https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/what-is-a-casa-brochure-video/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:04:35 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41876 The What is a CASA? three-minute animated video is for the general public and explains the role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate – highlighting how CASA works with children and families […]

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]]> Stock Images https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/stock-images/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:11:36 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41864 Browse and download stock images to use on social media, recruitment materials and more. Most images are 72 dpi which is best for social media and websites. If you need […]

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]]> Emily’s Dragon Campaign https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/emilys-dragon-campaign/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:09:22 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41863 Emily’s Dragon is an 8-minute short film from the point of view of Emily, a child who has been removed from her home and placed into foster care. This video […]

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]]> Logos & Fonts https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/logos-branding/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:51:17 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41814 CASA BRANDED FONT Consistent use of fonts contributes to the recognition of the CASA brand. The Geometric 415 font family is currently used in the CASA logo and branded materials, […]

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]]> Press Releases https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/press-releases/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:31:15 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41810 Texas CASA provides regular media release templates for local CASA programs to use in order to raise awareness of the need for more CASA volunteers in their communities. These templates […]

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]]> The CASA Effect https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/the-casa-effect/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:15:25 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41500 Our newest campaign, The CASA Effect is a play on The Butterfly Effect, a well-known phenomenon that describes how a minor event today might have a major impact at a […]

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]]> The CASA Effect_30sec_Eng nonadult Advocacy for Older Youth Portal https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/advocacy-for-older-youth/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:05:18 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41143 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 no network available, leaving them vulnerable to homelessness, trafficking, and poor life prospects.

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]]> Advocacy for 0-5 Year Old Children https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/advocacy-for-0-5-year-olds/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:57:02 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=41141 The infant and toddler (zero to five) population are the largest and most vulnerable group that most CASA programs in Texas serve. Guidebooks and webinars are provided to help start or enhance volunteer advocacy for this population.

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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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]]> 0-5 Program Guide (Online) https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/0-5-advocacy-guide/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:25:30 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=39817 This guide has everything a leader of a local CASA program in Texas, will need to know to get started with, or to enhance volunteer advocacy for, the infant and toddler population. The infant and toddler (zero to five) population are the largest group that most CASA programs in Texas serve, so it is key for volunteers to understand the challenges and needs of this vulnerable population.

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]]> Calendaring, Promote healthy relationships and meaningful experiences. nonadult Coaches for CASA https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/coaches-for-casa/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:27:57 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=39203 CASA programs across the state have the opportunity to partner with local coaches to help spread the word about CASA. Coaches interact and advocate for kids on and off the […]

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]]> Tool Kit Archives - Texas CASA nonadult Recruitment Bounty: A Treasure Trove of Tips https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/recruitment-bounty-a-treasure-trove-of-tips/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:41:41 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=38615 Welcome to Recruitment Bounty: A Treasure Trove of Tips, a feature in the first edition of our Inside CASA newsletter each month. The feature includes ideas and tips related 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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]]> Understanding the Roles in a CPS Case https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/understanding-the-roles-in-a-cps-case/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:51:15 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=36374 Texas CASA partnered with the Supreme Court of Texas Children’s Commission to develop five handouts and accompanying videos, which help explain the role of each of the professionals in a […]

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]]> Judge 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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]]> Resources for CASA Programs Serving Multiple Counties https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/resources-for-casa-programs-serving-multiple-counties/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:44:25 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=32128 The majority of CASA programs in Texas serve multiple counties. In fact, most of the programs have a service area of three or more counties. This poses opportunities and challenges […]

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]]> Past Awareness Campaigns https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/statewide-marketing-campaign/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:24:15 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=29470 With the goal of making CASA a household name across the state, Texas CASA joined forces with a strategic marketing partner, GDC Marketing & Ideation, to develop a statewide marketing […]

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]]> Child Abuse Prevention Month https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/child-abuse-prevention-month/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:16:24 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=29463  April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To help your program make the most of this opportunity, Texas CASA has created a toolkit that contains a variety of resources, templates, […]

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]]> Men of CASA https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/men-of-casa/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:14:15 +0000 https://texascasa.org/?post_type=resources&p=29317 Oftentimes, children in foster care do not have a reliable father figure or positive male role model in their lives. Although all of our volunteers are trained and ready to […]

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