Volunteer Finds Her Calling
Morgan Bywaters came to Dallas CASA looking for the right volunteer fit for her passions. Now, three years later, she's found a calling and is working her third case.
Did Blessing Have Family Who Could Care for Her?
Blessing was found with her parents, who were abusing drugs and illegally squatting in an apartment. Just one year old, Blessing was underweight, developmentally delayed and appeared emotionally detached. Blessing's Dallas CASA volunteer Carrie knew the toddler could thrive with family, but was there family who could step up?
Connecting With Teenagers Allows Dallas CASA Volunteer to Let Them Be Heard
A diverse professional background, Spanish language skills and a passion for service and advocacy all brought Lesley Berrios, 34, to Dallas CASA. Now a trained child advocate, she works with a teenager, ensuring the youth's voice is heard throughout the process.
In Foster Care, Azeem Missed His Mother’s Homemade Chicken Biryani
For 14-year-old Azeem, foster care was safe but lonely. He was in an unfamiliar home with new people, new rules and new foods he didn't like. And he missed his mother's homemade chicken biryani. Azeem's Dallas CASA volunteer, Michael, understood the longing for the familiar. Could Michael find a way to bring the familiar to Azeem?
Volunteer Finds High Return on Investment for His Time
With his own children out of the house, Mike Sullivan was ready for a volunteer opportunity with a big return on investment. He found it at Dallas CASA.
