Lone Star CASA

A nonprofit organization
Fundraise

71% complete

$8,500 Goal

In 2024, 214 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 CASAs 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 2024:

  1. Lone Star CASA served 214 children
  2. Lone star CASA helped 88 children find permanency
  3. We had 117 active volunteers
  4. Volunteers donated 4,651 hours to the children in Rockwall and Kaufman County. ($33.39per hour)
  5. Volunteers drove over 64,000 miles serving the children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties.



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Mission

The mission of Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is to recruit, train, & support community volunteers, appointed as Guardians ad Litem, to advocate for the best interests of children of Rockwall & Kaufman Counties who have been removed from their home and come into the foster care system with an opened court case due to abuse or neglect. The primary goal - a CASA for every child in need in the program area to provide guidance and support until he or she is placed in a safe, permanent home, free of abuse.

Needs

Currently, the need in our community is growing—and so is our response. So far this year, we’ve served 266 children, a 24% increase from last year. To keep up with this rising demand, we have expanded our staff, and we’re preparing to recruit and train more volunteers.

We’re also excited to launch a brand-new initiative: the Justice Involved Youth (JIY) program. Starting September 1, this program will stand alongside youth on formal probation in Kaufman County, ensuring they have a guardian ad litem to advocate for them, encourage positive choices, and guide them toward a brighter future. It costs $95,000 to fund this program, and we’ve raised just $10,000 so far. That means we still need $85,000 to reach these youth before it’s too late.

Equity Statement

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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In-Person Event

Rock the Block

Downtown Rockwall TX

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Lone Star CASA

Tax id (EIN)

75-2425980

Guidestar

Causes

Youth & Children

Operating Budget

$500,000 - $999,999

Counties Served

Kaufman, Rockwall

BIPOC Leadership

Board Chair

Address

108 Kenway Street
Rockwall, TX 75087

Phone

972-772-5858

Email

info@lonestarcasa.org

Website

https://lonestarcasa.org

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