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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 »

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 »

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 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 »

CASA for the Cross Timbers Area Actively Seeking Volunteers STEPHENVILLE, Texas – CASA for the Cross Timbers Area (CTA) is calling for community members to step up and advocate for children and families involved in the child welfare system throughout the CASA CTA service area. CASA CTA serves the children and families of Bosque, Eastland,… Read more »

November is National Adoption Month, and CASA for the Cross Timbers Area celebrating and supporting the many families in our community who have welcomed a child into their home through adoption—with a special spotlight on adoption by relatives. “As advocates for the best interest of children in foster care, we at CASA have seen family… Read more »

CASA for the Cross Timbers Area welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors. Jordan Barkley, Ph.D. of Stephenville and Joanna Mills of Hico are the newest additions to the CASA CTA board and joined Executive Director Mindy Wooley in the Spring. Both members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in the non-profit… Read more »

The CASA for the Cross Timbers Area staff, along with members of the Board of Directors, spent Saturday, April 17 together at the Foster’s Home for Children ropes course participating in team building activities. CASA CTA executive director Mindy Wooley organized the event in order to build a stronger bond between the staff and the… Read more »

On Wednesday, May 26 at the CASA for the Cross Timbers Area (CTA) office, the Honorable Judge David Barkley officially swore in six new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with CASA CTA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Bosque,… Read more »