Lone Star Casa

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Abused and Neglected Children

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Why We Advocate For Lone Star Casa

When a child experiences abuse or neglect and enters the foster care system, their world becomes overwhelming and confusing. Court proceedings, caseworkers, attorneys, foster families—suddenly, everyone has an opinion about what’s best for this child. But who truly knows the child? Who speaks for them when decisions are being made that will shape their entire future?

That’s where Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) makes all the difference. For more than 30 years, this vital nonprofit organization has provided trained volunteer advocates who become a consistent, caring presence in the lives of abused and neglected children throughout Kaufman and Rockwall Counties.

Unlike caseworkers juggling dozens of cases or attorneys focused on legal procedures, CASA volunteers are assigned to just one or two children at a time. They get to know these children deeply—their hopes, fears, strengths, and needs. They visit them regularly, talk to everyone involved in their lives, and provide judges with comprehensive, objective information that helps ensure decisions are truly made in each child’s best interests.

What sets Lone Star CASA apart is their unwavering commitment to elevating children’s voices. They don’t just advocate for children—they work alongside children and families to help them achieve safety, stability, and the opportunity to fulfill their potential. This collaborative, compassionate approach reflects the organization’s deep understanding that healing happens through relationships, not just legal proceedings.

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What Casa Volunteers Do

Investigation & Information Gathering

Volunteers thoroughly investigate each case by speaking with everyone involved in the child's life—family members, teachers, doctors, therapists, social workers, attorneys, and foster parents. They gather comprehensive information that helps the court make informed decisions.

Regular Child Visits

Volunteers visit their assigned child regularly—at home, school, or wherever the child is placed. These consistent visits build trust and allow volunteers to truly understand the child's needs, wishes, and well-being.

Court Advocacy

Volunteers submit detailed written reports to the court and attend all hearings to provide objective recommendations about what's in the child's best interests regarding placement, services, and permanency.

Service Coordination

Volunteers help ensure children and families receive necessary services—therapy, medical care, educational support, and other resources that support healing and stability.

Consistent Support

Unlike other professionals who may change as cases move through the system, CASA volunteers remain with their child until the case closes and the child is in a safe, permanent home—providing stability during an unstable time.

Voice Amplification

Most importantly, volunteers ensure the child's voice is heard. They help children express their feelings, concerns, and wishes, and they communicate these to the court and everyone involved in the case.

Proven Impact: The Difference CASA Makes

The effectiveness of CASA volunteers isn’t just heartwarming—it’s backed by research and recognized by the justice system. Studies conducted by National CASA and the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs demonstrate measurable outcomes:

Shorter Time in Foster Care: Children with CASA volunteers spend less time in the uncertainty of foster care, reaching permanent, safe homes more quickly.
Reduced Re-Entry: Children with CASA volunteers are significantly less likely to re-enter the child welfare system once their case is closed, indicating more stable, lasting placements.
Better Service Access: CASA volunteers help children and families receive the therapeutic, educational, and medical services they need to heal and succeed.
Prevention Recognition: CASA has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice as a model juvenile delinquency prevention program, acknowledging its role in helping children avoid future involvement with the justice system.
Judicial Trust: Judges consistently report that CASA volunteer recommendations are among the most valuable information they receive, knowing these advocates have the child’s best interests at heart without institutional bias.

How You Can Make a Difference

Become a CASA Volunteer

If you’ve ever wondered how you could make a real, tangible difference in a child’s life, becoming a CASA volunteer might be your answer. Lone Star CASA provides comprehensive training to prepare volunteers for this important role. You’ll learn about the child welfare system, trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and effective advocacy strategies.

The time commitment is approximately 10-15 hours per month, and cases typically last 12-18 months, though some may be shorter or longer. You’ll have the support of CASA staff throughout your service, and you’ll join a community of dedicated advocates who share your commitment to children’s well-being.

Support Through Donations

Not everyone can commit to becoming a volunteer advocate, but everyone can help support this vital work. Lone Star CASA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, meaning your donations are tax-deductible and go directly toward training volunteers, supporting children, and ensuring every abused and neglected child in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties has an advocate.

Your financial support helps provide:

Comprehensive volunteer training programs
Ongoing support and supervision for volunteer advocates
Resources and materials for children and families
Community outreach and awareness programs
Administrative support that keeps the organization running efficiently

Spread Awareness

Many people in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties don’t know about CASA or the critical role volunteer advocates play in the child welfare system. By sharing information about Lone Star CASA with your friends, family, church, civic organizations, and social networks, you help ensure more children receive the advocacy they deserve.

Why B5 Business Solutions Stands Behind Lone Star CASA

At B5 Business Solutions, we carefully vet every organization we recommend, looking for businesses and nonprofits that embody exceptional character, deliver outstanding service, and genuinely care about strengthening our community. Lone Star CASA exemplifies all of these qualities and more.

This organization doesn’t just talk about making a difference—they demonstrate it every single day through the dedicated work of their volunteers and staff. They’ve built a reputation over three decades for integrity, effectiveness, and unwavering commitment to the most vulnerable members of our community: abused and neglected children.

The leadership at Lone Star CASA is transparent, accessible, and deeply committed to continuous improvement. They invest in training, they listen to feedback, they collaborate with community partners, and they maintain the highest standards of accountability. They’ve earned Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency, demonstrating their commitment to openness and responsible stewardship of donor resources.

Most importantly, Lone Star CASA embodies the values we believe make our community stronger: compassion, service, integrity, and the belief that every child deserves safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive. When you support Lone Star CASA—whether as a volunteer, donor, or advocate—you’re investing in the future of children who have experienced trauma and helping ensure they have the support they need to heal and succeed.

Get Involved with Lone Star CASA

Whether you’re interested in volunteering, donating, or learning more about how CASA serves children in your community, we’d love to connect you with this exceptional organization.

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