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As Harris County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, we recruit, train and support volunteers who provide lifesaving advocacy that helps abused and neglected children exit foster care to a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible.
After going through training, advocates are appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of a child or sibling group in foster care. Advocates get to know the children, review records, research information, and talk to everyone involved in a child's life. They dry tears and give hugs and throw birthday parties. Most importantly, they serve as a 'constant' person for the children to count on during this tumultuous time.
In the end, they make recommendations to the court that helps judges decide the best permanent home for the children. Their advocacy makes sure no child falls through the cracks of our overburdened child welfare system.
You can make a difference in a child's life.
REQUEST A COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATE
You may put in a request of a court appointed advocate for any child/children currently in the temporary managing conservatorship of Harris County DFPS.
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You may put in a request of a court appointed advocate for any child/children currently in the temporary managing conservatorship of Harris County DFPS.
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REPORT ABUSE
To report child abuse, neglect or abandonment, contact the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
www.txabusehotline.org
1.800.252.5400
To report child abuse, neglect or abandonment, contact the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
www.txabusehotline.org
1.800.252.5400
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Is your company or organization looking for more information on Child Advocates? Let us know and we are happy to come to you and share our mission and stories.
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