Lone Star CASA

Join us in creating a sun-filled future for young lives through our Foster of Hope Circle. Your ongoing contribution ensures continuous support for children in need all summer long. Visit lonestarcasa.org/donate to give today and brighten a child's tomorrow! 🌞💙

👂"CASA on the Go" is Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers that connects volunteers with engaging and relevant training designed to help strengthen advocacy for children and families👪.

Listen to the podcast episodes here: https://casapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

🔊Were you aware that in Rockwall, only 14% of kids in foster care are placed within the county? In Kaufman County, it's just 4%. These numbers show a critical gap that foster families can fill. Become a foster parent and change a child's life today. 💙🌞
Visit this website to learn more. https://3empower.org/fosterfutures/

Do you know someone who would make a great advocate for a child in foster care🧒? Do you think they have what it takes to be a CASA VOLUNTEER✅?

Click the link https://texascasa.org/nominate/ to nominate them

☀️ Summer is here, and kids are ready to play! But safety first! Protect your little ones with sunscreen, helmets, and plenty of water breaks. 💦Check out these essential tips for a worry-free summer full of fun!
https://bit.ly/3VQNfJV🏝

Last week, the Toyota of Rockwall awarded a matching grant in the amount of $3,000 to Lone Star CASA!! We appreciate your continued support to Lone Star CASA and to the kids we serve. 💗🎉

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY: to attend a CASA info session! Join us Tuesday July 9th at 6pm via Zoom to learn more about all of the opportunities we have at Lone Star CASA! Please RSVP to [email protected] for the Zoom link.

We had a wonderful time yesterday at the non-profit showcase where the Forney Chamber of Commerce highlighted incredible charities and service-centric non-profit partners! 🌟 We discovered firsthand the impactful missions driving positive change in our community. We heard inspiring stories, learned about important initiatives, and connected with these dedicated organizations. Explore volunteer opportunities in your area and ways you can get involved. 🤝

🌞For new foster or adoptive parents, the summer🏖 months can be overwhelming. Who'll watch the kids while you work? What activities are best? Read this article to learn some fun summer ideas: https://bit.ly/3XAffUO 💛

Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to the following fantastic advocates born in the month of June: Denise H., Phyllis J., Joseph C., Heba R., Rhonda H., Joel A., Carol S., & Mark S.

Last night, advocates learned about how to use effective testimony in court. Thank you to Ashley Holman for sharing your expertise with us!

Yesterday, CASA Staff and advocates attended the Juneteenth at the Spellman as they celebrated history and culture with music, food, and fun! We enjoyed spreading our mission and inspiring others to join us!

Cheers to another year of and changing lives! Happy Volunteer Anniversary to our wonderful advocates! 🎉 Your dedication and compassion positively impact children in our community. Thank you for all that you do! 🎁 Rita F., Viola A., Fred B., Ebonie C., Joseph C., Whitney F., Brittany F., Phyllis H., Heba R., Cathy S., Susan T., Gerald C., & Tanya T.

In everything that we do, CASA stands for the best interests of the children we serve✨. LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented in the foster care system, both in Texas and nationwide. In fact, according to a recent study, more than 30% of youth in care identify as LGBTQ+, compared to about 11% of the general youth population.

Visit https://bit.ly/3VLj0p7 to learn more. 📖

Learn more about how you can support this population by visiting lonestarcasa.org

Lone Star CASA We advocate for children that have experienced abuse or neglect in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, Texas.

Thank you to the Rockwall County Democratic Party for dropping off Birthday Baskets for our kids this week! These gifts will surely bring smiles to their faces and warmth to our hearts. We are grateful for your support and kindness!

Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom and resilience in the journey toward child welfare equity. Today, we honor the past while advocating for a future where every child's rights are protected, and their well-being is prioritized.

✨Yesterday, Lone Star CASA Staff immersed themselves in the Greater Abilene Foster Care Simulation 👟– "Could You Survive a Month in Foster Care?” The event allowed participants to experience some of the challenges our children in care, foster families and related professionals face during a case. 🎈

Rockwall County's rapid growth presents both opportunities and challenges. Non-profits in Rockwall are committed to serving those in need and we need to ensure as a county we are ready for what is to come. As a stakeholder, have your voice heard by joining the Education and Non-Profits discussion tomorrow, Tuesday, June 11. Learn more >> http://bit.ly/4c5jaNf

This week, we attended the Summer Reading Kick off and Activities Fair at the Hulsey Public Library in Terrell to share our mission with others!

To wrap up our Community Group Thank You's, we'd like to welcome all in helping us thank Holy Trinity for their generous support of the kids we serve. It is with our deepest gratitude that we would like to highlight their ongoing support of our vital mission.

As we start to kick off 2024, we want to remind you to mark your 2024 calendar for one more of our signature Lone Star CASA events, Clays for CASA: Friday, August 16 2024! Special thanks to all our sponsors from 2023, including J.S Helwig and many more. Learn more about our 2024 events here: lonestarcasa.org/events