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On Feb. 21, 2024, Change Healthcare experienced a cyber security incident. Any individuals impacted by this incident will receive a letter in the mail. Learn more about this from Change Healthcare, or reach out to the contact center at 1-866-262-5342.

Texas Court Appointed Special Advocate® (CASA)

Texas Court Appointed Special Advocate® (CASA) recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to speak on behalf of children and youth in foster care who have experienced abuseor neglect. CASA programs serve a majority of the 254 counties in Texas.

The role of a CASA volunteer is to get to know the child or youth and their family so that they can tell the judge what they think is best for the child or youth in the case.  To learn about the family and the case, the CASA will:

  • See and talk to the child regularly.
  • Meet with the child’s parents regularly, when possible.
  • Tell the judge how the child is doing and what they need.
  • Meet with the adults the child lives with and talk with them about how the child is doing.
  • Talk with teachers and therapists to make sure the child is getting the support they need.
  • Talk with the case worker and the lawyers in the case regularly. 

The CASA provides a judge with background information about the child or youth to help the court make informed decisions about their future. The CASA is independent from the lawyers and caseworkers who are involved in the case. Each case is as unique as the child or youth involved.

 To learn more:

 Watch the videos to learn more about CASA and their volunteers.

What is Texas CASA?

What is a CASA Volunteer?