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In
the United States, over one half million children are in
foster care because they cannot safely live with their
families. CASA volunteers work to ensure that these children
do not suffer further abuse due to the overburdened court
system or at home.
Mission
Statement
The mission of CASA of Johnson County is to recruit and
train community volunteers to speak out for abused and
neglected children in court proceedings so that they can be
permanently placed in a safe, nurturing environment as
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are volunteers
trained to be advocates for children who have been abused
and neglected and are under the protection of the
court. They are appointed by the judge to meet regularly
with the child, review records, and talk to family members
and professionals involved in the child's case. They report
information to the judge, make recommendations to promote
the child's best interests, and monitor compliance with the
court's orders until the child has been placed in a safe,
permanent home.
But there are more children in need than we have the
volunteer or financial capacity to handle. We need more
resources, but your help can make an important difference.
The number of children in CPS care continues to increase
and CASA needs your help. We need people in the community
to become advocates for these children.
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CASA Sporting Clays Charity Shoot "Aiming High For Kids 2010" will be held Friday, April 9th, 2010. For more information:
Phone: 817-558-6995 Ext. #11
Email: gro.ytnuocnosnhojasac@lyrehc Read more....
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To report
child abuse, neglect or abandonment, contact the Texas Abuse
and Neglect Hotline at
1-800-252-5400 or online at:
https://www.txabusehotline.org
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