Link to Dallas CASA WebsiteStandUpForAbusedChildrenJohn F. Kennedy Memorial |
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Please join our community’s Stand Up for Abused Children Campaign and make a lifelong difference for a child.” On Thursday, October 16th, we asked our community to Stand Up for Abused Children! Join us at the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Dallas, Texas, where, early that morning, Dallas CASA unveiled a dramatic display of hundreds of life-sized cutouts of children. On an average day in Dallas County, nearly 2,000 abused or neglected children are in the foster care system because they cannot live safely at home. While many people and organizations work on behalf of these children, many more are needed. |
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Call to Action On Thursday, October 16th, Dallas County, the City of Dallas and Dallas CASA issued a call to action, urging all members of our community to Stand Up for Abused Children. Early that morning, a dramatic display of 850 life-sized cutouts of children was unveiled at the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Dallas, Texas. The exhibit represented nearly half of the children in foster care in Dallas County on any given day. |
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| At 2:00 p.m., a press conference was held in front of the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Dallas community leaders addressed the community about child abuse, the challenges facing the foster care system and the need for more involvement. Featured speakers included Dallas County Judge Jim Foster, Supreme Court Justice Harriett O’Neill, Juvenile Court Judge Cheryl Lee Shannon, a former foster child and CASA representatives. |  |
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Volunteer Today To learn more about becoming a Dallas CASA volunteer, visit Dallas CASA. |
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