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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Court Appointed Special Advocates hope to make it known in Azle.
CASA of Tarrant County connects trained volunteers with abused children to help represent and support them through the legal system. Each year, CASA and partnering organizations place blue pinwheel installations around the county to raise awareness of child abuse prevention. There will be four pinwheel locations this year in the city of Azle: Reata West Apartments, The Azle Lion’s Club, Tator Club Daycare and Servolution Headquarters.
Advocate for children in foster care with CASA of Tarrant County Those who are looking to work with kids should consider volunteering with CASA of Tarrant County, which advocates for children in the state’s foster care system.
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BE THE VOICE, BE THE HERO, BE THE CHANGE
Charles Lauersdorf, City of Fort Worth, District 4 City Councilmember
As a dedicated member of the military, I stand up for what’s right on behalf of others. So when a friend told me about CASA’s mission of advocating for children in the foster care system and needing more men to volunteer, I knew I had found another calling. Every child deserves a stable and supportive environment and I’m proud to be a part of making that possible.
When you volunteer with CASA, it is YOUR life that is changed. Through my work as a volunteer, I've seen firsthand the difference that a dedicated advocate can make in a child's life, ensuring they have a voice in their life and most importantly, for someone to not just listen, but hear them. It's about helping to build a brighter future for our most vulnerable children.
What my CASA kid has done for me is far more than I could ever do for him. I remember walking through the door of my CASA kid at his group home for other at-risk teenage boys, and as I walked in, the child came singing through the living room declaring to EVERYONE, "Oh my CASA is here!" I knew in my heart I was just as excited to see him, but knowing that he was so proud to announce it to a room full of teenagers made my heart melt. I knew that day, and forever, I was making a difference in another person’s life.
Giving to an organization like CASA, whether it's your money or your time, is crucial. By investing in CASA, you’re investing in the future of our community. These children are tomorrow’s leaders, and with our support, they can break the cycle of adversity and create a brighter future for themselves, others, and you.
Home IS where the heart is and my heart is with CASA.
Since the program’s inception locally in 2005, the annual Birdies For Charity campaign has generated $171,001,636 for participating charities. CASA of Tarrant County is one of the beneficiaries.