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CASA of Galveston County In her own words, CASA's veteran advocate spotlight for September, Sharon: "I have been a volunteer with CASA of Galveston County since March 2021. I previously worked as a CASA in Northwest Ohio from 2013 – 2017. My husband and I relocated to Northeast Kentucky in March 2022, and I have completed local training there to be sworn in as soon as my current Texas case closes. So you can tell that the CASA mission really resonates with me. I love that CASA is focused on children and lets you develop meaningful relationships with them to advocate in their best interests. I encourage new CASA volunteers not to be overwhelmed or to overthink things. Just put yourself in the child’s shoes and ask them for input as you try to figure out how to ensure their case has a happy and safe outcome and sets them up for lifelong success." Ready to set up a child for success? Become a CASA. Email info CASAgalveston.org for virtual information session information. #CASAgalveston #volunteerGalveston #makeadifference About CASA MISSION The mission of CASA of Galveston County is to provide trained community volunteers, appointed by the court, who advocate for the best interest of children in the foster care system who have experienced abuse and neglect in an effort to secure safety and permanency through family reunification while increasing child abuse awareness. VISION To provide a CASA for every child who needs one. HISTORY CASA of Galveston County is part of a national volunteer movement that began in 1977 in Seattle. Judge David Soukoup decided he needed to know more about the children whose lives were in his hands. He asked community volunteers to act as a “voice in court” for abused and neglected children. These Court Appointed Special Advocates® (CASAs) were able to provide the detailed information he needed to safeguard the children’s best interests and ensure placement in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Since 1977, the CASA program has spread across the nation. There are more than 950 CASA programs nationwide and 72 CASA programs in the state of Texas. CASA has served abused and neglected children in Texas for 25 years, providing trained community volunteers for children assigned to the program through the court. CASA of Galveston County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. We are a member of the National and Texas CASA Associations.
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