CASA of Central Texas, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality advocacy for children and youth in the child welfare system. By training and empowering passionate CASA volunteers, they ensure that every child’s needs are met, and their voices are heard.
The Najim Charitable Foundation proudly supports CASA’s general operations, enabling them to recruit, train, and support community volunteers and staff in Comal and Guadalupe Counties.
A Success Story of Dedication and Care
“For years, we’ve heard expert witnesses, but CASA brought in normal people who simply wanted to advocate for the kids. They’re so genuine, and it shows. CASA volunteers truly care—they connect with the kids because they’re genuinely invested in their welfare, not in advancing any agenda other than the child’s well-being.”
— District Court Judge
In August 2016, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) was granted temporary managing conservatorship of an 11-year-old boy due to alleged sexual abuse of his younger brother. Previously adopted by foster parents at age seven, the boy’s continued anger and behavioral challenges became overwhelming for his adoptive parents, who ultimately relinquished their parental rights in March 2017.
CASA of Central Texas was appointed as Guardian ad Litem for the boy in September 2016. A dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer accepted the case, advocating tirelessly for the boy’s safety and well-being over the next seven years, during which he endured 11 placement changes and two arrests. Despite these challenges, CASA consistently stayed involved, maintaining communication with all parties and ensuring that his needs were prioritized.
Even after the boy turned 18 in March 2023 and CASA’s formal role ended, the organization continued to support him, including visiting him in jail. Over the years, CASA played a pivotal role in his life, attending milestones like his baptism and ensuring essential documentation, such as his original birth certificate, was secured. CASA’s unwavering commitment to this youth exemplifies its mission to ensure safety, stability, and permanency for every child they serve.
With the conclusion of the case in March 2023, CASA’s efforts stand as a testament to the transformative power of advocacy and the deep, lasting impact they make in the lives of children.
