April is child abuse prevention month
Every child deserves a safe, loving home, but too many in our community experience abuse and neglect. Bell County has one of the highest per capita rates of reported child abuse cases in Texas, and more than 1,000 children in Bell and Coryell Counties are currently in the foster care system.
At CASA of Bell & Coryell Counties, we are dedicated to advocating for these children, ensuring they have a voice in the foster care system and a trusted adult looking out for their best interests. This month, we’re raising awareness and encouraging our community to take action—because child abuse is preventable, and together, we can make a difference.
One way to show your support is by participating in our Blue Ribbon Campaign. For $5, you can purchase a blue ribbon that will be displayed in our office and on our Virtual Blue Ribbon Wall on Facebook. You can also order a CASA Blue Ribbon T-shirt for $20, which includes a ribbon. T-shirt preorders close on April 15.
💙 Click here to purchase a ribbon or t-shirt!
💙 Click here to visit our virtual blue ribbon wall!
📢 Click below to learn more about Child Abuse Prevention Month and how you can get involved.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CASA VOLUNTEER
When a child enters the foster care system because their home is no longer safe, a judge may appoint a committed volunteer to help them. That volunteer is a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or a CASA. CASA volunteers are screened, trained, supervised, and provided individualized support to advocate for the best interest of a child in foster care. They are then appointed by a judge to represent and advocate for a child’s best interest, both in the child protection system and in life. CASA volunteers are each assigned to help one child or set of siblings at a time, so they are able to focus on giving each child or sibling group the individualized advocacy and attention they deserve.
CASA continues to provide volunteer advocacy for children in Bell and Coryell Counties who have experienced abuse and neglect. These 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. While providing quality advocacy, CASA volunteers are frequently the only stable presence in the child’s life as they navigate the foster care system.
Become a CASA
As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) you can be the voice for children and keep them safe as they go through the process of reaching a permanent home.
Support Our Cause
CASA of Bell & Coryell Counties is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies on donations to fulfil our mission of serving abused and neglected children in our area.
News & Events
CASA is regularly involved in events throughout the community and opportunities to set up information booths and raise funds through local partnerships.