Garrett and Lincoln were placed in foster care after their parents were arrested for shoplifting while Lincoln waited in the car. Their arrests were a wake-up call for the boys’ parents, who completed extensive drug, parenting and psychological services. But the CASA volunteer on the case, Karen, still never expected the gift she would receive at the end of the case.
Monthly Archives: April 2020
How Can You Help Children During Social Distancing?
What can you do to help children during social distancing? Dallas CASA has some suggestions to support children and families you know.
Advocating for children during the COVID-19 crisis
The Dallas Morning News: Columnist Sharon Grigsby talks with CEO Kathleen LaValle and volunteer Hannah Pearson to learn how volunteers assigned to Dallas abuse victims monitor foster homes amid the coronavirus crisis.
Collaborative Family Engagement Benefits Children
A cooperative effort between CASA, CPS (Child Protective Services), attorneys and others on a case, the new Collaborative Family Engagement program benefits children most.
Face Mask Donation Supports CPS Investigators
Dallas CASA volunteer Kim Meth knew the danger child abuse investigators face on a daily basis. She didn’t want COVID-19 to be another concern and was able to donate 150 face masks to support investigators during the pandemic.