CASA of Travis County speaks up for children who’ve been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system.
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13 Mar 2020
We’re adjusting practices and protocols around the COVID-19 situation to prioritize safety while still supporting our essential advocacy for children in need. We'll evaluate as the situation evolves. Visit this link for updated info: casatravis.org/covid19
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21 Aug 2023
It was an honor to partner with Adam!🤗 Thank you again, @adampowellatx, for your support!
21 Aug 2023
Austinite Adam Powell uses his TikTok platform to advocate for his community, posting Project Connect updates, collaborating with @CASATravis and sharing little-known historical facts and quirks about the city and @UTAustin.
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ALT Portrait of Adam Powell taken from below. Powell is standing in front of a red brick building wearing a blue patterned shirt and black pants. His hands are in his pockets as he looks off into the distance. Photo by Leila Saidane.
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20 Jun 2023
Happy Juneteenth from CASA of Travis County❤️💛💚
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Today, we reflect upon this significant day in history. We encourage you to learn more about the history of Juneteenth by visiting nmaahc.si.edu/explore/storie….
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8 Jun 2023
We’re already counting down the days to our next Volunteer Meetup🥰🤩
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16 May 2023
Want to learn more about how you can become a CASA Volunteer? Come see us until 6pm at @ThinkeryATX’s Foster Care Community Spotlight event🤩🥰
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5 May 2023
From the delicious pancake social to our quarterly staff lunch, this was definitely a fun-filled week at CASA!🥰
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22 Apr 2023
Last night, 17 new CASA volunteers were sworn in!!🤩🎉✨ Congratulations to all of our new volunteers!💙
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23 Mar 2023
We had such a great time at our volunteer meetup yesterday!🤩 Thank you to all of our volunteer advocates for all that you do! 💙🫶
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4 Mar 2023
This past Wednesday, we joined CASA volunteers from all over Texas for CASA Day at the Capitol!✨
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4 Mar 2023
We're so impressed by our community and how many people stepped up to support the children we serve.
Thanks to you, we raised critical funds to provide support, resources, and a safe home for children in the child welfare system. THANK YOU for your generosity.🥹🫶
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2 Mar 2023
We are $24,000 away from our $45,000 goal with only ONE HOUR remaining! Will you be the person that gets us across the finish line today before 6 pm?
It's not too late — we hope you'll play a role in our impact today by visiting amplifyatx.org/organizations….💙
#ilivehereigivehere
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2 Mar 2023
Eduardo, a Child Advocacy Specialist at CASA, explains firsthand how the support of a CASA volunteer is unlike any other.💙 Help Amplify CASA by donating to our Austin Amplify page today at lnkd.in/gCe_dYW7
#amplifyaustin #amplifyatx #amplifyaustinday #ilivehereigivehere
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2 Mar 2023
‼️We are LESS THAN HALFWAY to our $45,000 goal with 6 hours left for the community to give!‼️
You are the missing piece🧩that can get us to our goal before 6pm. Join us in helping piece together brighter futures for the children we serve by visiting amplifyatx.org/organizations….
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2 Mar 2023
For the next hour, until 10 pm, your donation will be DOUBLED up to $4,500 thanks to a match by Rita Selvaggi and Ed Jones!
Play a part in getting us to our Amplify Austin goal by visiting amplifyatx.org/organizations…🧩💙
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2 Mar 2023
Like Rhonda, hundreds of Travis County CASA volunteers are committed to helping children in their most vulnerable hours. To make it happen, CASA ensures that they are empowered with training, supervision, and guidance through their service.
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2 Mar 2023
Now is your time to help them create a brighter future for children in our communities.
Amplify Austin begins...NOW!✨
Visit our Austin Amplify page at amplifyatx.org/organizations…. 💙
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1 Mar 2023
As Black History Month comes to a close, we want to honor these four incredible leaders. We thank them for their hard work and for creating such a positive impact on the child welfare system.💙
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26 Feb 2023
Our incredible CASA ambassadors!!🤩🤩🤩 We are so excited for these amazing volunteers to join our CASA Ambassador team!🥰
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23 Feb 2023
FAQ: How does CASA support volunteers? 🔍
Volunteers are paired with a staff professional supervisor (Child Advocacy Specialist, Early Family Engagement Specialist, or Family Finding Specialist) who supports and guides them every step of the way.
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23 Feb 2023
This includes preparing for and attending case-related hearings and meetings and guiding the volunteer to pertinent resources specific to each case. When a supervisor is not available for a meeting or hearing, another CASA staff member will attend to support the volunteer.
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15 Feb 2023
February is #BlackHistoryMonth which was first established as a week in 1926 by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Then in 1976, 50 years after it began as a week-long reminder of the crucial stories
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15 Feb 2023
and history Black Americans had on our country, it was declared a month-long celebration. This year’s theme is Black Resistance. You can read more about the history behind Black History Month and the theme at the links below:
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15 Feb 2023
Black history is American history. We encourage you to use this month to celebrate and remind yourself to celebrate Black History Month all year long.
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