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CASA is not your typical volunteer role. That’s okay. We're not looking for typical volunteers.

Become a Volunteer Advocate for a Child

A volunteer advocate is a court-appointed, trained and committed adult who ensures that each child’s individual needs remain a priority in an overburdened child welfare system.

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Advocacy by the Numbers

For every child who needs us, CASA of Travis County envisions a trained volunteer advocate, a safe home and a promising future.

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2024
Kids served last year
772
Active
volunteers last year
775
Kids who still
need a volunteer

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Your donation gives a child who’s been abused or neglected the powerful voice of a CASA volunteer.

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Meet our “Not-So-Typical” Volunteers

“Not having kids of my own and suddenly interacting with two kids on my case was a big change,” says CASA volunteer Jon Drew. “As an adult, you almost forget what being a kid is like, not to mention a kid going through the circumstances that these kids are. You learn to rethink what kids are going through and to see life from their perspective.”

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CASA Kids Golf Classic

Have a good time for a great cause on Monday, May 4, at the award-winning Fazio Canyons Golf Course at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Spend the morning with Austin’s business leaders, enjoy food and beverages along the course, play 18 holes of fun, and make a difference. With our step-away scramble format, participants will enjoy a fun and well-paced morning!

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Introducing Board Chair Meghan Elwell

Meghan joined CASA’s Board of Directors in 2015. “I knew that for me, I needed to help facilitate and support the volunteers doing the work,” Meghan shares. “Supporting CASA is the best thing you can do with your time and money as far as I’m concerned.”

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A Look at CASA’s Internal Work on Race, Equity and Inclusion

Here at CASA, we are working every day to increase our knowledge, understanding and capabilities around race, equity, inclusion and anti-racism work. Director of Volunteer Admissions Alejandro shares his experience and how he's seen CASA grow.

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A Voice for Children: How Dionn Schaffner Continues Her Mother’s CASA Legacy

Volunteer advocate Dionn Schaffner continues her mother’s legacy of service while setting an important example for the next generation. Check out the full story in Austin Family Magazine!