Lone Star CASA urges legislators to keep Child Welfare Reform a state priority

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) Lone Star CASA joined more than 300 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers, board members and staff from across the state at the Capitol recently to speak up for children in the child welfare system. Seven representatives from the program traveled to Austin as part of CASA Day at the […]

Superheroes walk, run in Lone Star CASA 5K to prevent child abuse

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (November 13, 2014) It seems that the word “hero” is thrown around quite loosely these days.  Our Superheroes  – runners, joggers, walkers, and volunteers – came out in the cold to attend the Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K and Fun Run held Nov. 1 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. These superheroes helped […]

Lone Star CASA Superhero 5k flies in Nov 1

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 4, 2014) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 1 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall.  The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K […]

Lone Star CASA participates in North Texas Giving Day

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (September 15, 2014) Want to help Lone Star CASA help the abused and neglected children of our county? It’s easy. This Thursday, September 18, is North Texas Giving Day. Visit northtexasgivingday.org and search for Lone Star CASA, or go to lonestarcasa.org and click “North Texas Giving Day” to make a donation. Every donation of $25 and […]

Lone Star CASA to honor volunteer advocates May 9

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 14, 2014) Lone Star CASA-Court Appointed Child Advocates are honoring the Volunteer Advocates at Dinner Friday, May 9th at The Victorian House in Kaufman. The festivities begin at 6 p.m., with the dinner, entertainment and awards program at 7.  The theme is Justice is Served.  Dessert will be served by several of […]

Lone Star CASA to honor volunteer advocates at May 9 dinner

(March 27, 2014) Lone Star CASA-Court Appointed Child Advocates are honoring the Volunteer Advocates at Dinner Friday, May 9th at The Victorian House in Kaufman. The festivities begin at 6 p.m., with the dinner, entertainment and awards program at 7.  The theme is Justice is Served.  Dessert will be served by several of our Rockwall and […]

New CASA volunteers sworn in

New CASA volunteers sworn in

ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2014) On March 17, 2014, six new Lone Star CASA volunteers were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall.  Pictured from left to right are:  Christine Davis, Erin Long, Kathy Collier, Judge Brett Hall, Mary Penn, Nancy Nurmesviita and Stacy McBride. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are community persons who complete […]

Lone Star CASA to host volunteer information sessions

(December 27, 2013) Lone Star CASA will host information sessions for those interested in serving as a volunteer advocate, working with abused children of Kaufman and Rockwall counties. CASA  (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for an abused or neglected child’s future.  It is the goal […]