CASA of Collin County - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Collin County advocates for the best interest of children in foster care. Since 1994, we have served 100% of the abused and neglected children removed from their homes in Collin County. Within 24 hours of the removal, CASA is appointed by District Court Judges as the child’s guardian ad litem. As the child’s official voice in court, CASA works tirelessly to make sure the child (and parents) receives the services needed and the child’s case moves through the system as quickly as possible. The goal is for each child to be reunited with family if appropriate or to be placed in a safe and loving forever home if reunification is not possible.

How We Do It

CASA volunteers are everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have been removed from their homes. One CASA Volunteer Advocate and one casework supervisor remains on each foster child’s case during the long and complicated process in search of a safe and loving forever home. Besides visiting face-to-face with each at least twice a month, CASA advocates obtain first hand information from all parties involved in the child’s life and provide independent testimony in court. A child who has a CASA volunteer by their side receives more services, moves through the system more quickly and has a better chance of a successful outcome, than a child without a CASA.

Why We Do It

Simply put, all children deserve safe and loving homes. As our community grows and the number of abused children continues to grow, our goal is to ensure a CASA will be available to represent 100% of the abused and neglected children in our community.

Our Mission

CASA of Collin County promotes and protects the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected by training volunteer advocates to improve the child’s quality of life and serves as their voice within the court system to ensure they are placed in a safe, permanent and loving home.

Our Vision

All children deserve a safe and loving forever home, free from abuse or neglect. CASA of Collin County is committed to providing well-trained Volunteer Advocates for 100% of children removed from their homes under jurisdiction of the Collin County Courts.

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, of Collin County provides trained Community Volunteers to serve as Advocates for children who had to be removed from their homes by Child Protective Services and placed in foster care because of abuse and neglect.  Sadly, the system that is supposed to protect these children isn't always equipped to ensure that their needs are met and rights are protected. The simple and effective solution: a CASA Volunteer Advocate. CASA Advocates are trained to provide a consistent, strong and clear voice for children who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect.

Since 1994, CASA has served 100% of the children removed from their homes by Child Protective Services in Collin County. In 2014, CASA Advocates served 515 children in Collin County, a 13% increase over 2013.  It is the goal of CASA to recruit, train and guide Volunteers so that every child who must enter the foster care system can count on a powerful voice speaking out on their behalf.