In 2025, 272 children were moved through the Rockwall and Kaufman County courts after having been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Each one of those scared, traumatized children had a Lone Star CASA advocate to help them make it through the process. This year alone we have seen the core of Lone Star CASA's program is recruiting, training, and supporting citizen volunteer CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who function as Guardians ad Litem. Without guidance and support, prospects for children in foster care are dim, but CASA Volunteer Advocates help change this trajectory, primarily by becoming a consistent, caring adult presence in the life of the child.
Here are a few statistics from FY 2025:
Lone Star CASA advocates for children and youth in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties by empowering trained volunteers to amplify their voices, partner with families, and promote safety, stability, and positive futures.
The Need Is Growing. So Is Our Impact.
The need for CASA advocacy in our community continues to grow and Lone Star CASA is growing to meet it.
So far this year, we have served 256 children and youth, more than 40 additional children compared to last year. As more children enter the child welfare system, we are expanding our staff and preparing to recruit and train more CASA Volunteer Advocates to ensure every child has someone standing in their corner.
This year, we are also celebrating the one-year anniversary of our Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) program. This innovative program serves youth on formal probation in Kaufman County.
Through JIY, trained CASA Volunteer Advocates stand alongside young people, serving as their guardian ad litem and providing consistent support, encouragement, and advocacy as they work toward positive choices and a brighter future.
But growth brings new needs. With more children, families, and youth relying on our programs, we are looking for a dedicated office space for our Kaufman County team. A permanent home for our growing team will give us the space we need to expand our services, support our volunteers, and be even more accessible to the communities we serve.
Your North Texas Giving Day gift can help us keep pace with this growing need.
For over 30 years, Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has worked to provide our courts with the information needed to act in the best interests of abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, and to ensure that all children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
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Ongoing
In-person
Organization name
Lone Star CASA
Tax id (EIN)
75-2425980
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Kaufman, Rockwall
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
108 Kenway Street