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A #GivingTuesday CASA Story
As #GivingTuesday approaches, we want to tell you about Michelle’s advocacy.
Last year, CASA Volunteer Michelle worked on behalf of two elementary aged sisters to help advocate for these young girls to return to the care of their parents. As the case began, Michelle spent time visiting the girls at the home they were living in, visiting them at school, talking with their teachers and making sure she had a clear overall understanding of what was happening with them and what their needs were. In working with the girls, she realized the effect being separated from their parents was having on them.
Michelle then asked herself what the girls needed the most. “Stronger Parents” was the only answer. Michelle continued her advocacy regarding the sisters and expanded her focus to include their parents. She continued to make sure the girls had what they needed, but also worked closely with the...
A Behind the Scenes Look at CASA Wilco Recruitment and Training
Williamson County is the best County in Texas. We admit it might sound biased, but it’s also true. Since January 2017, 37 community members have been sworn in as CASA Wilco Volunteers and we could not be more proud and excited to have them join our CASA family!
At this time, we only conduct Pre-Service Training 3 times annually and each session is capped at 20 Volunteer Candidates. Due to overwhelming community support and interest, we have a waiting list of prospective volunteer candidates for our final training session of 2017! This is a wonderful problem to have and we want to say thank you to everyone for spreading the word about CASA.
Do we have enough Volunteer Candidates to train more frequently? YES.
Here is why we choose not to:
In order to provide the best support for our CASA Volunteers, we strive to ensure that each Advocate Supervisor...
CASA of Williamson County Announces New Executive Director
The Board of CASA of Williamson County is excited to announce Marissa Austin as its new executive director. Austin brings more than 15 years of nonprofit management experience to CASA and will begin her new position on September 12, 2016.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are thrilled to have Marissa agree to lead this great organization,” said Board President Joe Brown. “We know her deep love of children and extensive community contacts will be invaluable as we strive to expand our program so we can provide a CASA volunteer to 100% of all kids who need us.”
As executive director of CASA of Williamson County, Austin will oversee an organization that provides trained, court-appointed volunteers to advocate in the best interest of abused and neglected children on their journey to a safe, permanent home.
“It’s an honor to join CASA of Williamson County – the work of...
2016 – 2017 Team Up with CASA Report
CASA of Williamson County Leader Accepts Position with CASA of Travis County
CASA of Williamson County, which recruits, trains and supports volunteers who advocate for children in the child protection system, will begin the search for a new executive director as current Executive Director Alisa De Luna joins CASA of Travis County on July 11th.
“It is with a mix of excitement and sadness that we announce the resignation of our Executive Director Alisa De Luna,” said Brian King, president of the CASA of Williamson County Board of Directors. “Alisa has been our executive director since 2010 and she has skillfully led our CASA organization with energy and class. Together we have witnessed a myriad accomplishments under her determined leadership and steadfast guidance.”
Ms. De Luna has accepted the position of Senior Director of Community Initiatives at CASA of Travis County, another of the 72 CASA organizations in Texas that last year served more than 1,800 children with nearly 650 volunteers. She...
Special Events
16 Sep 2018
CASA Superhero Run
Run, walk or fly to the 2018 CASA Superhero Run 5K and Kids 1K on 9.16.18 in Austin, Texas, where you can be a superhero for children who've experience abuse and neglect.
16 Feb 2019
Soiree: A Coming Together for Kids
Three local non-profits are pooling their time, energy and love for a collaborative fundraising project to benefit our local youth.
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