(ROCKWALL, TX — March 29, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court joined Lone Star CASA and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in recognizing the month of April 2018 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Rockwall County. During the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on March 27, Rockwall County Judge David Sweet read […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 12, 2018) Six new CASA volunteers were sworn in on Feb. 26 by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Mia Mainville, Jennifer Townsend, Clarissa Jayroe, Judge Brett Hall, Gabbie Corletto, Joni Jenkins and Robbie Pitts. Pictured separately is Arleen Martinez, who was sworn-in on Feb. 23. CASA volunteers […]
CASA volunteer training begins May 1 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) While many children eagerly await candy and cards this Valentine’s Day, children in the child welfare system wait for something much more permanent – a loving home. When children are removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 2, 2017) With their capes billowing behind them in the cool morning breeze, community members soared down the trails of Harry Myers Park clad in superhero garb to support abused and neglected children during the Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K/Fun Run on Oct. 28. The 9th annual event had a new […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Lone Star CASA volunteers are Court Appointed Special Advocates who help children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. They are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) Ten new CASA volunteers were sworn in on October 30th by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Lyn Pesta, Lisa Webb, Mary Kay Thurlkill, JoJo Harkins, Danette McCracy, Judge Brett Hall, Christy Farnsworth, Becky Leaf, Mariah Rangel, Diane Lanzone and Marta Saucedo. These ladies completed 30 […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 18, 2017) Every child needs a hero, but abused and neglected children need SUPER HEROES! You can be a part of providing a Super Hero for abused or neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties by supporting the 2017 Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Annual 5K and Fun Run. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 24, 2017) Backpacks, pencils and notebooks are filling up the aisles in stores all over Texas, reminding us that a new school year is just around the corner. The beginning of the school year can be an exciting time for most children, but it can also lead to more reports of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2017) On Friday, June 16th, 12 new volunteers for Lone Star CASA were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Cathy Stewart, Robin Gordon, Jennifer Williams, Ashley Jamison, Shannon Bennett, Paige Brown, Judge Brett Hall, Kat Bearden, Marianne Dunn, Abigail Beltran, Nettie, Malcolm, Polly Crowell […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2017) Cars for CASA returned to the Harbor parking lot for its annual afternoon of hot wheels and good times. The auto show has been raising funds for the past 12 years to benefit Lone Star CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA is an organization that allows regular citizens […]