CASA of the South Plains is actively needing 40 more volunteer advocates by the end of the year to help change the lives of children in foster care in the community.
CASA currently serves approximately 400 children across six counties, however there is still an additional 400 children in foster care without a volunteer advocate.
CASA Volunteer Advocates walk alongside children who are experiencing unimaginable things during their time in foster care.
CASA desperately needs committed individuals in our community to give 10-15 hours a month of their time to become a Volunteer Advocate.
Over the next two months, CASA of the South Plains will be hosting multiple CASA 101 Informational Sessions. This will provide community members with an opportunity to learn more about the pivotal role CASA Volunteers play in the lives of a children in foster care.
A CASA, or a Court Appointed Special Advocate, helps vulnerable children in foster care navigate the child welfare system while working to ensure the child’s needs are being met and advocating for a safe, permanent home.
A CASA 101 Informational Session is a great, no-obligation introduction to CASA and the important work they do. CASA staff and volunteers will discuss the increasing need for volunteers, what it means to be a CASA, and the difference CASA Volunteers make in the lives of children in foster care.
Individuals can register for these CASA 101 Informational Sessions at www.casaofthesouthplains.org or contact Tabitha Rendon, Community Outreach Director, at tabithar@casaofthesouthplains.org.
Upcoming CASA 101 Information Sessions: Friday, July 19 at 12 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at 10 a.m. CASA of the South Plains inspires, educates, and empowers solution-minded community members who are committed to supporting the best interest of children in the foster care system. Volunteer advocates create connections and promote nurturing relationships for the child and family, encouraging hope and healing.
Through court appointment and collaborative efforts, volunteer advocates share informed recommendations for the well-being of the child. CASA supports children in six counties in the South Plains: Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lubbock, Terry, and Yoakum.