Kerry Schindler and Mauro Blessed Matai were recently elected to the CASA for the Cross Timbers Area Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome Kerry and Blessed to our Board of Directors,” said Mindy Wooley, CASA for the Cross Timbers Area Executive Director. “They bring a notable perspective with experience from higher education and… Read more »
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In the New Year, Resolve to Help a Child Who Needs You
The start of a new year often comes with a list of resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are different for everyone, but one of the most common is to live a healthier lifestyle. If you’re hoping to improve your physical and mental health, there’s one option that often gets overlooked and benefits others: volunteering. Volunteering and… Read more »
Help Create a Happier Holiday Season for Children in Foster Care & Their Families
Stephenville, Texas – The holiday season is in full swing. From Thanksgiving to Hanukkah and Christmas and Kwanzaa, there’s something for almost everyone to celebrate and feel a part of a community. While these holidays help bring people closer together, this can be a difficult time for children and families involved in the child welfare… Read more »
3 Community Members Sworn in as CASA Volunteers with CASA for the Cross Timbers Area
On October 10, 2023, at the Eastland County Courthouse, Judge David Barkley officially swore in 3 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with CASA for the Cross Timbers Area to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Eastland, Erath, Bosque, and… Read more »
CASA for the Cross Timbers Area, Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Stephenville, Texas – Sept. 15 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize and honor the history, culture, and… Read more »
CASA for the Cross Timbers Area Welcomes and Celebrates LGBTQ Volunteers for Youth in Foster Care
During June, LGBTQ Pride Month, CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is casting a spotlight on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth in the foster care system, and the need for LGBTQ and LGBTQ-affirming volunteers to advocate for their safety and well-being. CASA for the Cross Timbers Area recruits and trains Court Appointed… Read more »
CASA CTA Focuses on Keeping Families Together
June is National Reunification Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of keeping families involved in the child welfare system together, and recognizing how the community can better support these families. When a family becomes involved with the child welfare system, the first priority of the Department of Family and Protective Services… Read more »
CASA for the Cross Timbers Area Focuses on Supporting Families during National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are everyday people from… Read more »
CASA CTA Welcomes New Board Member
CASA for the Cross Timbers Area welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors. Barbara Martinez of Stephenville is the newest addition to the CASA CTA board. Barbara brings an extensive background in education and a wealth of knowledge to our organization. Barbara earned her Bachelor’s degree from the Universidad La Salle, Mexico City,… Read more »