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CASA Programs
Everyday people doing extraordinary things in the lives of Hill Country childrenHill Country CASA is a non-profit organization which provides trained, court appointed volunteer Guardians Ad Litem (GAL)
These Volunteer Guardians serve children who are victims of abuse and neglect in Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall and Kerr Counties.![Man Holding Boys Hand](/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL2ltZy9tYW4taG9sZGluZy1ib3lzLWhhbmQuanBn/man-holding-boys-hand.jpg?fit=crop&w=380&h=540&s=9bda703256fe8b5e3f12cf19e11738a7)
Our Volunteers & Work
When a child enters the foster care system because his or her home is no longer safe, a judge may appoint a committed volunteer to help them. That volunteer is called a Court Appointed Special Advocate®, or CASA.
CASA volunteers are screened and highly trained and then appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child’s best interests in the child protection system. CASA volunteers are each assigned to help one child or set of siblings at a time, so they can focus on giving that child or sibling group the individualized advocacy and attention they need. CASA volunteers save taxpayers money and children’s futures by helping children find a safe, permanent homes as soon as possible.
CASA continues to provide valuable volunteer advocacy for every abused child in the Hill Country. CASA volunteers serve as the “eyes and ears” for the judge in child welfare cases. This includes researching each child’s situation and making objective recommendations to help them reclaim their childhoods from abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers are frequently the only stable presence in these children’s lives as they navigate the foster care system.These volunteers bring three critical qualities to their work: they focus on one case at a time; they bring a unique perspective to the court case; and their sole objective is representing the best interests of the child.
Making a Difference Across the Hill Country
Get Involved
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Volunteer with CASA
Interested in joining our work for children in our community? Let's start a conversation about how CASA might be the right volunteer fit for you!
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Make a Donation
Beyond hours, our programs benefit greatly from financial partners that help provide vital needs to the children we serve. Cash and in-kind donations further our mission and abilities, every single day.