CASA for Children Texarkana

08/07/2026

Happy birthday to these August volunteers! 🎁
We are wishing you all the best birthday month. 🎂
Thank you for all you do! 🥳

08/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Williams Memorial United Methodist Church for their incredible generosity and support of our Back-to-School Gift Card Drive!🫶
Thanks to their generous $2,000 donation, children served by CASA and TCAC will have the opportunity to start the school year with the supplies and essentials they need to succeed.
Thank you for investing in the future of local children and making a meaningful difference in their lives. We are truly grateful for your partnership! 💙📚✏️

08/06/2026

Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Malenda! 🥳
Wishing you the best day. We are so lucky to have you with us.🙌

08/05/2026

Thank you to Judge Travis Ransom, Cass County, and all of the participating cities and municipalities for your commitment to the children and families of Cass County. 💙

We are honored to be part of this collaborative effort and grateful for your investment in protecting children, strengthening families, and building a brighter future for our community.

Countywide Partnership will Expand Support for Cass County Children

One of the greatest strengths of a rural community is the willingness to work together. Recently, Cass County, the Cities of Atlanta, Avinger, Hughes Springs, Linden, and several other municipalities are partnering on a countywide initiative that will direct local Child Safety Fee revenue toward organizations serving some of our county's most vulnerable children and families.

The Child Safety Fee is a $1.50 fee collected during the annual vehicle registration process and authorized by the Texas Legislature for programs that promote child safety, child abuse prevention, child welfare, and related services.

Rather than having multiple local governments each administer relatively small amounts of funding independently, participating entities are working together to combine these resources into a single countywide investment. Once all participating governments have acted, the program is expected to generate approximately $40,000 each year for local child welfare initiatives.

The funds will be divided equally among three organizations that already serve children and families throughout Cass County:

- Northeast Texas CASA, which provides court-appointed advocates for children involved in abuse and neglect cases.

- The Cass County Child Welfare Board, which helps meet the practical needs of children and families involved with Child Protective Services.

- For The Sake Of One, which supports foster families, biological families, and children before, during, and after foster care through family strengthening and prevention programs.

Each organization serves a different role, but together they provide a network of support that helps protect children, strengthen families, and improve outcomes for young people facing difficult circumstances. Pooling these resources creates a more meaningful and reliable funding source than any one jurisdiction could provide on its own. It also ensures that the funds are invested directly into programs that benefit children throughout Cass County, regardless of where they live.

This initiative reflects what can be accomplished when local governments work together toward a common goal. By combining resources instead of dividing them, we can make a greater impact on the lives of children and families who need our support the most. - Judge Travis Ransom

08/04/2026

As children and youth in in the child welfare system gear up for a new school year, let's ensure they have the support they need. CASA volunteers are ready to advocate for their educational journey every step of the way. 🙌📝🍎
Learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer: www.casatexarkana.org/volunteer
Reach out to Brittney 903-792-1030 | [email protected]

07/29/2026

We are excited to announce that CASA Texarkana and Christian Warriors Church are officially partners for Champions in Action!🥳
This is an exciting opportunity that allows churches and businesses in town to join us to help our local foster youth have the representation they need in the court system. 🙌
We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to the impact we will make together. Thank you CWC for answering the call to be a Champion in Action! 💙

Think your business or church would be a good fit for Champions in Action? Check out www.casatexarkana.org/champions-in-action or reach out to Brittney: 903-792-1030 | [email protected]

07/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Colleen Russell to our team! 🎉

Colleen brings extensive grant writing and grants management experience to her role as Development Specialist. Her expertise in securing and managing grant funding will help strengthen the resources that make our mission possible, ensuring CASA and the Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center can continue providing hope, healing, and justice to every child and family who needs us.

We're excited to welcome Colleen to the team and look forward to the impact she'll make. Be sure to say 👋! 💙💚

07/27/2026

It takes a community to help children start the school year strong, and we’re so thankful Commercial National Bank of Texarkana is part of ours. 💙

Thank you for opening your doors as a Back-to-School Gift Card Drive drop-off location and helping make this school year a little brighter for the children we serve. 📚🚌

07/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming Katelyn Wooten to our team! 🎉

Katelyn will help cultivate the community support that makes our mission possible. Through donor stewardship, sponsorships, and fundraising initiatives, she'll help ensure CASA and the Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center can continue providing hope, healing, and justice to every child and family who needs us.

We're excited to have her on board and can't wait for you to meet her. Welcome to the team, Katelyn! 💙💚