CASA Programs
Everyday volunteers standing up for Hill Country foster children when they need it most.Hill Country CASA is a nonprofit organization which provides trained, court appointed volunteer Guardians ad Litem (GAL)
These Volunteer Advocates serve children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, and Kendall Counties. By working closely with the courts and other child welfare professionals, they help ensure each child's needs are recognized, their voice is heard, and their best interests remain at the center of every decision.
Our Volunteers & Work
When a child enters foster care because their home is no longer safe, a judge may appoint a dedicated volunteer to be their voice in court. That volunteer is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).
CASA volunteers undergo extensive screening and training before being appointed by a judge to advocate for a child's best interests within the child welfare system. Each volunteer is assigned to only one child or sibling group at a time, allowing them to provide the individualized attention, advocacy, and support every child deserves.
For abused and neglected children in the Hill Country, CASA volunteers serve as the judge's trusted "eyes and ears." They gather information, build relationships with everyone involved in the child's life, and provide objective recommendations to help judges make informed decisions about the child's future.
Often, CASA volunteers are the only consistent and stable presence in a child's life as they navigate the uncertainty of foster care. Their commitment helps children find safe, permanent homes more quickly, reducing the time they spend in the child welfare system and creating brighter outcomes for their futures.
CASA volunteers bring three invaluable qualities to every case:
Focused attention by serving only one child or sibling group at a time
An independent perspective that helps courts better understand a child's unique needs
An unwavering commitment to advocating solely for the child's best interests
Through their dedication, CASA volunteers help abused and neglected children reclaim their childhoods and move toward a safer, more hopeful future.
Making a Difference Across the Hill Country
Get Involved
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!
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.