First Watch Partnering with Dallas CASA to
Support Children in Foster Care
Dallas, February 10, 2026 — First Watch, the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, with multiple locations across the Dallas area, has announced a partnership with Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to support children living in the foster care system. This collaboration deepens the relationship between the two organizations and reflects First Watch’s commitment to strengthening families and communities.
Beginning this month, First Watch’s kids menus will highlight Dallas CASA’s mission by sharing how trained volunteers advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The menu will feature kid-friendly illustrations, and a QR code that lets families learn more or explore volunteer opportunities.
In addition to raising awareness, the company will now donate 25 cents for every kid’s meal sold at its 28 Dallas/Fort Worth-area restaurants to Dallas CASA, helping ensure children in protective care have a consistent, caring advocate by their side.
“We believe small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Now, with every Kids Meal entree purchased at DFW-area First Watch locations, children will support Dallas CASA and the advocates who stand up for local kids,” said Bailey Kapci, Regional Vice President at First Watch, overseeing the Dallas market. “It’s a simple, but meaningful, way for kids to support kids – showing that even small moments can help create a brighter future for local kids in our community.”
The partnership is multifaceted, encompassing a range of community engagement initiatives to support children and families year-round.
“We are grateful for First Watch’s deep and ongoing commitment to the children we serve,” said Dallas CASA’s Chief Development Officer Becca Leonard. “By engaging families through their children’s menu and supporting our events and volunteer programs, they are helping us reach more people and strengthening our ability to serve every child who needs a CASA volunteer.”
To find a participating First Watch restaurant in Dallas-Fort Worth, visit www.firstwatch.com.
About Dallas CASA
Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) seeks to protect children, restore childhood and help child victims of abuse or neglect achieve their full potential. The agency’s trained and supervised community volunteers are assigned by judges to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are living in the protective care of the state. For many children in foster care, their Dallas CASA volunteer is the only consistent, caring adult in their lives during a frightening, uncertain time. Dallas CASA envisions a day when all children experience safe childhoods and grow into resourceful, healthy adults. Now in its 46th year, Dallas CASA serves more children than any of the more than 900 CASA programs nationwide. Since 2019, Dallas CASA has been able to accept 100% of court appointments to Dallas County child welfare cases. In 2025,1,116 Dallas CASA volunteers were assigned to advocate for 2,340 children in protective care. To learn more, visit dallascasa.org.
About First Watch
First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. Guided by its “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, First Watch’s chef-driven menu rotates five times a year to feature the highest-quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid’s meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact in our communities – raising more than $1.7 million to date. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” awards, First Watch was voted 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards and was also named 2025 and 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America by the Best Practice Institute (as seen in The Wall Street Journal), after appearing on the list in 2022 and 2023 as well. With a commitment to quality, hospitality and community, First Watch is redefining Daytime Dining across more than 630 restaurants in 32 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.
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Media Contacts:
Dallas CASA: Rosanne Lewis
First Watch: Public Relations Team
