Aaron Needed Help at School
Five-year-old Aaron loved school, but due to neglect he was behind academically, socially and emotionally. Together, his CASA volunteer, teachers, therapists, placement and others came together to try to get Aaron the support he needed to thrive in the classroom.
How to Help Victims of Child Abuse
NBC DFW - Dallas CASA Supervisor Gabriela Valadez talks with [...]
Dallas CASA Will Honor Cynthia Izaguirre
Dallas CASA will honor Cynthia Izaguirre, longtime host of WFAA's Wednesday's Child, with the Cherish the Children Award at a luncheon May 6.
Spanish-Speaking Brothers Needed a Role Model
When brothers Adrian, Sergio and Tomas came into protective care, they needed a Spanish-speaking role model to look out for them. Bilingual Dallas CASA volunteer Juan was assigned to their case, bringing a focus on education but also an appreciation of who the boys are.
Dallas CASA Volunteer Finds Common Ground with Teen
Though only 27 and getting to know a new city after moving to Dallas for work, Rowland Henshaw was looking for meaning and impact when he heard Dallas CASA needed more Black male volunteer advocates.
CASAblanca Sponsor Brings Passion for Adoption to the Party
When a staff member approached The Parvin Group’s Chief Operations Officer Sara Escamilla about sponsoring Dallas CASA’s CASAblanca, her answer was a quick yes. It was the same answer Escamilla gave to Child Protective Services when they called almost a decade ago about a group of three siblings who needed a permanent home.
Aaron Needed Help at School
Five-year-old Aaron loved school, but due to neglect he was behind academically, socially and emotionally. Together, his CASA volunteer, teachers, therapists, placement and others came together to try to get Aaron the support he needed to thrive in the classroom.
Spanish-Speaking Brothers Needed a Role Model
When brothers Adrian, Sergio and Tomas came into protective care, they needed a Spanish-speaking role model to look out for them. Bilingual Dallas CASA volunteer Juan was assigned to their case, bringing a focus on education but also an appreciation of who the boys are.
Twin Newborns Needed Lots of Support
Newborn twins Jonah and Josiah were born with medical needs. Their Dallas CASA volunteer Kathy knew they would need lots of support.
John’s Father Stepped Up
John's father was prepared to care for his son, but he needed support.
Jordan Needed His Mother Clean
Jordan needed his mother clean and able to parent. Legacy Family Court and her son's CASA volunteer helped.
Dallas CASA Responds to Storm
During Dallas’ unprecedented cold front in February, families and children served by Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) dealt with the storm’s power outages, extreme cold temperatures and water disruptions while continuing their journeys with the child welfare system.
Dallas CASA Thanks You!
Were you at the Cherish the Children luncheon April 5? If so, we need to thank you. What an amazing day supporting vulnerable children in our city!
Casey Gerald to Speak at Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children
Dallas CASA's Cherish the Children luncheon speaker's story starts in Oak Cliff, travels through a chaotic childhood and all the way to Yale and Harvard.
CASA Day at the Capitol Draws Attention to Child Welfare
CASA Day at the Capitol brought CASA programs across Texas together to talk to lawmakers about helping children in foster care.
Thank you, Dallas CASA Angel Tree supporters!
Thank you to our Dallas CASA 2016 Angel Tree supporters, who made sure Christmas came for children living in foster care.
Rodney and Kendrick Have a Home for the Holidays
Rodney tested positive for drugs at birth like his brother Kendrick had four years before. And just like she had done four years earlier, Rodney’s grandmother opened her heart and her home to another innocent little boy with a rough start to life.
Alicia Needed Help to Grow
Two-year-old Alicia was not growing, and Child Protective Services had to become involved. Alicia had advocate Bernadette by her side.
Dallas CASA Will Honor Cynthia Izaguirre
Dallas CASA will honor Cynthia Izaguirre, longtime host of WFAA's Wednesday's Child, with the Cherish the Children Award at a luncheon May 6.
CASAblanca Sponsor Brings Passion for Adoption to the Party
When a staff member approached The Parvin Group’s Chief Operations Officer Sara Escamilla about sponsoring Dallas CASA’s CASAblanca, her answer was a quick yes. It was the same answer Escamilla gave to Child Protective Services when they called almost a decade ago about a group of three siblings who needed a permanent home.
Father Gregory Boyle Speaks with Dallas CASA
Father Gregory Boyle shares wisdom with Dallas CASA ahead of the Cherish the Children event May 14.
Dallas CASA Named Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary
Dallas CASA has been named one of eight beneficiaries of the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball.
Parade of Playhouses House Honors Autism Awareness
When Kimley-Horn sat down to dream up a playhouse for Dallas CASA’s 2019 Parade of Playhouses, they kept coming back to a theme: inclusion and unity.
Students Build for Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses
Students from Irving's MacArthur High School are helping build one of the playhouses for Dallas CASA's Parade of Playhouses event.
Together, you and Dallas CASA can change children’s lives
Devin's story started with his mother abandoning him, placing him [...]
Addressing Frequently Asked Questions about the state of CPS and the status of the Texas Foster Care Lawsuit
Frequently asked questions about problems Child Protective Services is experiencing and the pending Texas foster care lawsuit
Dallas CASA Board Member Cynt Marshall Tells Her Story
Dallas CASA board member Cynt Marshall tells what CASA means to her.
Number of Confirmed Child Abuse Victims in Dallas County Increased Last Year
The number of Dallas County children confirmed as victims of abuse or neglect increased a dramatic 37.6% in 2017.
Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses under construction!
Dallas CASA playhouses are under construction.
Join us as we talk about help for abused children on Dallas CASA’s new blog
Welcome to Dallas CASA’s brand-new blog! In the coming weeks, we hope this blog becomes a place of learning, conversation and community on a critical issue in our community: how to help abused children.
How to Help Victims of Child Abuse
NBC DFW - Dallas CASA Supervisor Gabriela Valadez talks with [...]
Children sleeping in CPS offices prohibited under new Texas law
Fox 4 News: Dallas CASA CEO Kathleen LaValle discusses a [...]
Dallas CASA’s 26th annual Parade of Playhouses returns to NorthPark
MySweetCharity: Dallas CASA’s 26th annual Parade of Playhouses will return [...]
This Isn’t Your Typical Playhouse
DCEO Magazine: Maria Lawson talks with an emerging team of [...]
Dallas Mavericks committed to Dallas CASA
Dallas Mavericks: Tamara Jolee writes, May is National Foster Care [...]
Dallas CASA volunteer Brooke Donelson in 20 Under 40
People Newspapers: Dallas CASA volunteer Brooke Donelson is highlighted in [...]
Dallas CASA Volunteer Finds Common Ground with Teen
Though only 27 and getting to know a new city after moving to Dallas for work, Rowland Henshaw was looking for meaning and impact when he heard Dallas CASA needed more Black male volunteer advocates.
Dallas CASA Volunteer Makes Cultural Connections
Dallas CASA volunteer Marypaz Medina remembers being a young immigrant to the United States experiencing language and culture shock, but she always had her family by her side. The thought of children navigating foster care with a language barrier brought her to Dallas CASA.
How to Support Children Sleeping at CPS
There are many ways Dallas CASA volunteers can help during the foster care crisis.
Dallas CASA Thanks Frontline Workers!
Dallas CASA thanks our volunteers who also served as frontline workers during the pandemic.
Dallas CASA Recruits Record Number of Volunteers in 2020
Dallas CASA recruited the highest number of volunteer child advocates in the agency’s 40-year history in 2020.
Dallas CASA Volunteer Brings Perspective
Dallas CASA Volunteer Oscar Orellana brings perspective to his cases.
