Could Two Children Stay With Their Grandmother?

A baby and toddler had the love of their devoted grandmother and the safety of a family home. But when a Dallas CASA volunteer learned the family was struggling through the Texas summer heat, she knew she had to help. Could one act of advocacy make a life-changing difference for two young children?

By |2026-07-22T10:12:38-05:00July 22, 2026|Children|Comments Off on Could Two Children Stay With Their Grandmother?

After Five Years in Foster Care, Dreya Needed a Family

Through five years in foster care, Dreya had multiple placements, schools and caseworkers. But she had one Dallas CASA volunteer, Ann-Marie, who was determined to help this little girl find a family that would appreciate her energy and zest for life. But could a home that didn't work out before work out now? And was that the right choice for Dreya?

By |2026-02-12T08:52:37-06:00February 4, 2026|Children|Comments Off on After Five Years in Foster Care, Dreya Needed a Family

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?

By |2025-09-10T10:40:31-05:00September 9, 2025|Children|Comments Off on Did Blessing Have Family Who Could Care for Her?

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?

By |2025-07-23T12:14:52-05:00July 23, 2025|Children|Comments Off on In Foster Care, Azeem Missed His Mother’s Homemade Chicken Biryani
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