CACourt Appointed Special Advocates Of Walker County
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About Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Walker County
When a child is in foster care, a CASA volunteer stays focused on that child’s experience and needs. In Walker, San Jacinto, and Trinity Counties, trained court-appointed volunteers visit children, gather information from the people involved in their lives, and advocate for safe, permanent homes. In the past five years, CASA served 100% of the children in foster care in its area, more than 400 children total.
Each trained volunteer is responsible for one child or one set of siblings, creating sustained personal knowledge of the case instead of a passing connection. CASA advocates bring that knowledge to court, school, and agency meetings while helping children access services and supporting the families and caregivers involved in their cases.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Court-appointed volunteer advocacy
Trained CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children in foster care, investigate their circumstances, monitor their progress, and make recommendations in court, at school, and in agency meetings.
Child and family case support
Volunteers gather information from children, family members, foster parents, teachers, attorneys, doctors, social workers, and other involved people. They help children access needed services and support caregivers and families during the child welfare process.
CASA advocate training
Prospective advocates complete pre-service training, classroom instruction, self-study, courtroom observation, and continuing education. Each volunteer works with a CASA staff supervisor.
Community outreach and child abuse prevention
CASA raises awareness about child abuse prevention and connects families with community resources through educational activities, public events, library story times, and community partnerships.
All About Kids Expo
A free family event connecting parents, caregivers, and children with local education, healthcare, recreation, youth, and support resources.
Fundraising and community events
CASA hosts events including Mudbugs & Mulligans, Christmas in July Bingo, the Amplifying Advocacy Conference, and the Parade of Playhouses to raise funds and awareness for its mission.
Christmas toy drive
CASA collects gifts and toys for children ages 0 to 18 who are in care during the holiday season.
About this work
Mission
CASA of Walker, San Jacinto & Trinity Counties provides trained, court-appointed volunteer advocacy to every abused and neglected child in the custody of Children’s Protective Services.
Who they serve
Abused and neglected children in foster care and in the custody of Children’s Protective Services in Walker, San Jacinto, and Trinity Counties, Texas. The organization also supports their families, foster parents, caregivers, and other people involved in their cases.
Their impact
- In the past five years, CASA provided services to 100% of the children in foster care in its area, more than 400 children total.
- CASA celebrated with 132 children who were safely reunified with their parents.
- CASA trained more than 150 local community members to serve as CASA advocates.
- In the last year reported by CASA, the organization provided services to 115 child victims of abuse or neglect.
- A $150,000 contribution from First Financial Bank helped make CASA’s purchase of its Huntsville facility possible.
How your donation helps
- Providing services to children in foster care in Walker, San Jacinto, and Trinity Counties.
- Supporting trained volunteer advocates and their work with children, families, caregivers, attorneys, schools, and social workers.
- Providing holiday gifts and toys for children in care through the Christmas toy drive.
- Supporting community activities that raise awareness, connect families with resources, and further CASA’s advocacy mission.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Walker County’s services.
Children enter the CASA program through the court and Children’s Protective Services. Parents, caregivers, and community members seeking information can contact CASA at information@casaofwalkercounty.org or 936-291-2272. CASA connects children in care with trained volunteer advocates and provides information about local family and youth resources through events such as the All About Kids Expo.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
“Safe, Permanent Home-As Quickly as Possible” is one of the taglines of Court Appointed Special Advocates.
“The $150,000 contribution from FFB was essential in making this purchase possible, and we are humbled by their evident commitment to CASA’s future success.”, Kimberly Weiser
“We will be able to grow into the ideas we have now; we will see more needs, and have more ideas implemented without having to move again.”, Rachel Drake
“They will have sufficient room to conduct all of the trainings and the ability to serve the needs of the advocates in this location.”, Chris Supan
Grant support
$45,000 from 1 funder · through 2023 (IRS 990 records).
- The Moody Foundation — $45,000 (2023)Training & Advocacy Program Expansion
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Walker County has shared.
Current needs
- New CASA advocate volunteers who can complete screening and training and make an 18-month minimum commitment to a case.
- Volunteers for board service, outreach and planning committees, booths, fairs, and community events.
- Gifts and toys for children ages 0 to 18 in care, including infant toys, gift cards for teens, board games, sporting equipment, craft and art activities, and blankets.
Volunteer opportunities
- Serve as a court-appointed CASA advocate for one child or one set of siblings.
- Complete CASA advocate training and courtroom observation.
- Serve on the volunteer board of directors.
- Provide meals for volunteer trainings.
- Serve on an outreach or planning committee.
- Volunteer at booths, fairs, and community events.
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- 2026 Advocate of the Year and Volunteer of the Year recognitions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What does a CASA volunteer do?
A CASA volunteer researches case records, talks with people involved in a child’s life, visits the child, and monitors the child’s progress. The volunteer then advocates for the child’s current and future needs in court, at school, and in agency meetings.
How are CASA volunteers assigned to children?
Judges appoint CASA volunteers to guide one child or one set of siblings through the foster care system toward a safe, permanent home.
What training is required to become a CASA advocate?
Prospective advocates complete screening and background checks, pre-service self-study, classroom training, courtroom observation, and ongoing education. The listed training includes 10 to 15 hours of pre-work, 38 interactive classroom hours, and courtroom observation.
How long does a CASA volunteer serve?
CASA asks volunteer advocates to make an 18-month minimum commitment to a case. The average time commitment is 10 to 15 hours per month.
How does CASA support its volunteers?
Each volunteer advocate works with a CASA staff supervisor who provides guidance throughout the court process. Volunteers also receive 12 hours of continuing education each year.
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