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Stand Sunday
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 […] -
Recruitment Strategies & Ideas
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 […] -
Embedding CFE
Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) consists of four practice elements: Collaborate, Cultivate, Convene and Connect (The 4Cs of CFE). Texas CASA believes that to truly embed CFE, elements of each of […] -
Volunteer Council Recommendations
The Volunteer Council was established to provide informed recommendations and suggestions to the network, based on the insights gathered from the Advocate survey they developed. The members were organized into […] -
Permission to Release Health Information (Template) + TMRPA Training
The Texas Medical Records Privacy Act (TMRPA) protects patients’ personal health information (PHI) by guaranteeing that patients know how their PHI will be used and shared and prohibits organizations and […] -
FY24 CFE DATA
Data continues to be collected and analyzed each year. The CFE model is flexible, so having this data and learning what is working from staff and volunteers on the ground […] -
Texas CASA Oversight Policy and Procedures
The Texas CASA Oversight Policy and Procedures provide a clear and transparent continuum of appropriate and measured responses Texas CASA may implement regarding complaints, significant findings of non-compliance, and allegations […] -
Outcry Materials
When a child verbally shares an allegation of abuse with another person, this is considered an ‘outcry’. If a child or youth makes an outcry of human trafficking, which is […] -
Understanding Your Role in Community-Based Care
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 […] -
Understanding the Outcomes of the 89th Legislative Session
The final day of the 89th Regular Legislative Session in Texas was Monday, June 2. Texas CASA tracked over 366 bills, testified before committees 20 times and registered in support […] -
Coaches for CASA
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 […] -
CFE Team Meeting Notes
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 […] -
CFE Fidelity Index
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 […] -
Dual-Status FAQ Handout
Dual-status youth are defined in Texas Family Code as youth involved in both the CPS and Juvenile Justice systems at the same time. In 2021, the Texas Family Code was […] -
Working with Incarcerated Parents
The following resource guide and trainings provide educational information to support children with parents who are incarcerated and tips for engaging in important conversations. These tools explore the stigma children […] -
CFE Postcard for Parents
This two-sided postcard for parents helps explain the crucial role parents play in the CFE process. The postcard is available in both English and Spanish and can be printed professional […] -
CASA Roles: National, State & Local
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 […] -
CFE Sustainability Pathway
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 […] -
Family Meetings: Best Practices & Principles
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 […] -
An Introduction to the Online Data Manager
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 […] -
Introduction to CFE
Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) is an innovative Family Finding partnership between CASA and Child Protective Services (CPS). CFE uses a structured approach that is built around the fact that children […] -
Fund Development: 10 Tips & Takeaways
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 […] -
Tips & Tricks for Maintaining Cohesion in Your Multi-County Program
Having a CASA program spread over multiple counties brings its own challenges and gifts. Read ten useful tips and trips for maintaining cohesion in your program, from Overcommunicating to Creating […] -
Court Order Suggested Wording
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 […] -
Powerful Coaching Questions
One of the foundations of successful coaching is asking your CASA Advocate powerful questions to guide and encourage them to develop their solutions, goals, and action steps. Powerful questions are […] -
Legal Terms Glossary
Study up on legal language! This 12-page glossary of legal terms related to CASA cases will be of benefit to anyone entering the courtroom, reading and writing court reports, or […] -
Holley Factors
In 1976, the Texas Supreme Court set forth a litany of factors that should be considered when determining the best interest of the child. In Holley v. Adams, 544 S.W.2d […] -
Coaching Principles Poster
This attractive poster can be printed and hung in CASA staff offices to remind them of key principles of coaching advocates, such as “Listen With the Same Passion As You […] -
How To Develop a Legislative Advocacy Team (LAT)
Below are the key steps and helpful tips to aid in developing a Legislative Advocacy Team at your local program! -
The 4Cs of CFE Card
The 4 C’s card is another tool to help you easily reference the main components of CFE. The card is two-sided and fits easily in any wallet. -
CFE Mobility Map
A mobility map is a visual timeline of a person’s life created by having them draw places they’ve lived and people from their earliest memory to the present day. Texas […] -
CFE Value Cards
The CFE Value Card lists the 10 Core Values and five Core Concepts for your easy reference. The card is available in both English and Spanish. -
Coaching Prep Sheet
All great coaches have a plan of action to help their team succeed! Consider using the prompts in the document to guide your coaching sessions with your Advocate. These prompts […] -
Coaching Principles
A coach has more questions than answers and guides the coachee through a thinking process that is solution-focused. The Coaching Principle card outlines key principles and provides examples of powerful […] -
Child Abuse Prevention Month
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, […]