Teenage Brothers Needed a Forever Family
The Morris brothers spent three years in foster care and had begun making plans to age out of foster care. But their Dallas CASA volunteer advocate Chris wouldn't give up on the dream of a permanent family for the Morris boys.
Isaiah Needed a Safe Home
Isaiah was two months old when his mother was arrested for shoplifting with him in her arms. His mother was arrested, and he was put in foster care.
Dallas CASA Volunteer Supported Both Children and Mother
While Dallas CASA volunteer Karen worked with three young siblings for a year, it was their mother she most connected with.
Josie Felt Lost Without Her Dallas CASA Volunteer
At age 15, Josie's young life has taken multiple wrong turns. Sometimes, Josie felt like the only friend she had in the world was her Dallas CASA volunteer Jenny.
For four years, Tomas and Arturo relied on CASA
For four years, Tomas and Arturo needed their Dallas CASA volunteer Ardo. Scared and unsure of what the next day might hold, the boys relied on Ardo.
Janaya Suffered Burns In the Bathtub
Janaya, 2, was burned in the bathtub. With numerous unrelated [...]
Dallas CASA Volunteer Puts Education First
Kathy O'Hara came to Dallas CASA after many years as an educator. She's brought her education knowledge to the role of advocate, and the children Dallas CASA serves have been the beneficiaries.
Dallas CASA Volunteer’s Grief Inspired Her Volunteerism
After her mother's passing, Patricia Wylie-Davis decided to honor her by following in her footsteps and becoming a Dallas CASA volunteer.
Dallas CASA Volunteer Brings Warmth to Difficult Situations
For Lisa Tenorio Truppa, Dallas CASA was hard to say no to. The role can be an emotional one, but she tries to "apply empathy and grace" to each case.
Dallas CASA Volunteer Wins Award From Employer
Child advocate Syed Masood was recently honored by his employer American Airlines for his work in the community.
New Advocate Jumps Right Into Medical Advocacy
Child advocate Doug Simmang came to Dallas CASA because he wanted to make an impact and knew he needed something interesting to keep him engaged.
Dallas CASA Volunteer’s Dedication Has No End
Corleen Helwig volunteered to be a Dallas CASA volunteer hoping to affect the life of a young person. She didn't expect to find her own life transformed.
