Our Mission
The Mission of CASA is to serve as an independent voice in court for abused and neglected children of Wise and Jack Counties. CASA volunteers are trained and court appointed to investigate, monitor, report, and serve as advocates in court for abused and neglected children’s best interest. The CASA volunteer is there to help secure a permanent placement in a safe and caring environment for the child whom he/she serves as a voice in court.
Our Services
Who We Are
Promoting and protecting the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in court proceedings through the advocacy efforts of trained volunteers. Serving children in Wise and Jack Counties.
Volunteer
When a child enters the child welfare system because his or her home is no longer safe due to abuse or neglect, a judge may appoint a committed volunteer to advocate for the best interest of the child in court and other settings. That volunteer is called a Court Appointed Special Advocate.
Donate
A donation to CASA of Wise and Jack Counties is an investment in a child and the community. With your gift, you can help the CASA program to provide the very best volunteer advocacy for children removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect. The children appreciate your support!
Upcoming Events
September 5th–CASA SCRAMBLE
September 17th–North Texas Giving Day
CASA of Wise and Jack Counties cannot comment directly on the situation involving our former Executive Director, as the matter is now in the hands of law enforcement and the District Attorney. We can assure everyone that, once the financial mismanagement was discovered, the Board, with the cooperation of the rest of the Staff, took immediate action to protect the program, both by contacting and cooperating with appropriate law enforcement and by separating the former Executive Director from the program, both physically and electronically.
In everything we do, CASA of Wise and Jack Counties is dedicated to serving the best interest of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The Board believes the strength of that commitment continues to shine in the community we serve, as evidenced by the amazing support we continue to receive from that community. Our services to children were not disrupted at any time and will continue due to the commitment of our volunteer Advocates, Staff, and Board.
The CASA organization is unified in moving forward. Our organization is financially stable and has been able to meet unprecedented growth in 2019 and 2020. Our volunteer advocate group has more than doubled in that time allowing us to serve more children. We are and will remain committed to being a voice for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Linda Whiddon, Board Chair
Melissa Stroud, Treasurer
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Thank You for Standing with CASA in 2020!
Whatever your role is in the CASA community, THANK YOU for supporting our movement and staying connected with us through a difficult year. With your help, CASA served more than 29,000 children in the foster care system in Texas.
We will see you in 2021 - stay safe and well, and have a happy holiday season!
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Phone: (940) 627-7535
Fax: (940) 627-7533
300 East Pecan Street
Decatur, Texas 76073