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Meet our “Not-So-Typical” Volunteers

Meet our “Not-So-Typical” Volunteers

Jacob studied philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin and now works at a disability law firm, a role that has motivated him to apply for law school. He spends his free time rock climbing, running, and even plans to start competing in road biking.

At its core, Jacob believes the role of a CASA volunteer is simple: just show up and listen. “We all just need someone to hear us, don’t we?” asks Jacob. “At the end of the day, CASA is just people helping people... people helping kids.”

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How To Help Prevent Abuse

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and as a community, it’s everyone’s responsibility to create a safe environment where children can thrive. Here are 3 ways you can help prevent child abuse and how CASA of Travis County is working to ensure all the children served are protected.

 
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Top 5 Benefits of Volunteering with CASA

You might know there are many benefits of volunteering. CASA is unique. Learn the top 5 benefits of being a CASA volunteer advocate.
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Recognizing Secondary Trauma

The children CASA serves have gone through so much. It’s hard to imagine the traumas they have faced. But did you know that being in proximity to trauma can also affect CASA volunteers and staff? Similar to ripples in a pond when a stone is tossed in, the center of the ripples has the most impact and is the place where the disturbance happens.

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