Services
What We Do
When a child enters the foster care system because his or her home is no longer safe, a judge may appoint a committed volunteer to help them. That volunteer is called a Court Appointed Special Advocate®, or CASA. CASA volunteers are screened and highly trained and then appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child’s best interests in the child protection system.
OUR MISSION & VISION
CASA of the Coastal Bend’s mission is to advocate for the best interest of children in Nueces and Aransas County foster care. Our trained Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) gather information and evaluate the needs of the children. These volunteers work collaboratively with families and other associated professionals to provide valuable information to the judge. A CASA volunteer is a consistent presence in a child’s life during the process of the case.
Our Vision:
A world where every abused or neglected child is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.
Become a CASA
A CASA Volunteer is a consistent presence in a child’s life during their time in foster care. A CASA advocates for the child and provides valuable information to the judge to help ensure a child’s best interests are met.
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Your donation goes directly to help children and families in crisis and helps ensure families are reunited when safe and possible.
News & Events
Stay connected and learn how we are empowering our community to volunteer as advocates and support kids in care. Join us as we celebrate 20 years of our CASA Superhero 5k Walk/Run in 2025!
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What does a CASA Volunteer Do?
When a family is in crisis and becomes involved in the child welfare system, a Court Appointed Advocate (CASA) volunteer may be appointed by a judge to advocate for the child.
This highly trained volunteer is someone from the child’s community whose responsibility is to get to know the child and their family and advocate for their safety, permanency and well-being while in foster care. This is just one example of the difference a CASA volunteer can make in a child’s life.
Virtual casa info sessions
45-Minute Info Sessions Offered Every Wednesday or Friday at Noon
Learn more about the role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer and how you can get involved. Over 100 Coastal Bend children in foster care are waiting for a CASA. You can make a difference in a child’s life by becoming a CASA.