There is still time to speak up for a child! Applications being accepted for the class dates below (See attachments below for applications).
Please contact Diana Booth to inquire 361-884-2272 or 361-779-3664 or diana@interconnect.net
A CASA Volunteer is the voice of the child in court.
Through professional extensive training you learn courtroom procedures and develop
strong communication techniques. Please join our team TODAY!
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Meet our Volunteers!
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Why CASA?
The effort to increase volunteers is important!
2009 Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse/Neglect
In Nueces 18.9 out of 1000 children were victims / 24.1% of investigations were confirmed.
In Texas 10.5 out of 1000 children were victims / 24.3% of investigations were confirmed.
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FY 2009 |
Completed Investigations |
Confirmed Investigations |
Confirmed Victims of child abuse/neglect |
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Nueces County |
3,930 |
946 |
1,648 |
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Texas |
165,444 |
40,126 |
68,326 |
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In Nueces 18.9 out of 1000 children were victims / 24.1% of investigations were confirmed.
In Texas 10.5 out of 1000 children were victims / 24.3% of investigations were confirmed.
The interview process allows us to get to know you better and gives you the opportunity to ask specific questions concerning the role of a CASA volunteer. Below you will find additional
information on CASA and the application form along with reference forms.
CASA Volunteers: Our volunteers are everyday people, but they are also our heroes.
They recognize the need for the community to get involved and put
forth serious effort in helping children who are victims of abuse.
CASA volunteers have stepped forward and agreed to bear this responsibility
and make sure these children do not waste away in the foster care system.
We want EVERY child in foster care to have a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
they can rely on and trust to be their voice in court.
Or the sort of car I drove… But the world may be different Because I was important in the Life of a child”
A CASA Volunteer is the voice of the child in court. Through professional extensive training you learn courtroom procedures and develop
strong communication techniques. Please join our team TODAY!