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KINGSVILLE – Looking to strengthen its corps of volunteers, Brush Country CASA is calling on local communities to lend their time and efforts as they have announced new volunteer training dates for late July and early August. CASA – which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates – is looking to bolster its volunteer corps as… Read more »

Brush Country CASA is currently seeking to fill the position of Volunteer Supervisor in Alice, Texas. The Volunteer Supervisor works with the Program Director to assure quality services for each child who is assigned to Brush Country CASA by the court. The Volunteer Supervisor also works with the Program Director to maintain accurate case and… Read more »

Brush Country CASA would like to introduce our two new hires, Bambi Rios, Volunteer Supervisor and Mark Molina, Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator. Prior to accepting the Volunteer Supervisor position, Bambi worked as a caseworker with The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. She has more than 9 years of experience working with children and… Read more »

Join our Team! Brush Country CASA is currently seeking a Volunteer Supervisor, primarily for Alice, Texas, and a Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator who will be housed in Kingsville, Texas. Details for these positions can be found by visiting https://brushcountrycasa.org/employment/.

Have you considered volunteering but you are not sure where to start? Join us for a free information session. We will review everything from what a CASA volunteer does, what the process to join the program looks like, and the time it takes to be a fantastic volunteer. The information sessions are held every Wednesday… Read more »

The back-to-school season can bring excitement for young people as they prepare to see their classmates again, meet new teachers and students, and explore new subjects. However, for youth in foster care, starting a new school year can feel scary and uncertain, because the odds are stacked against them when it comes to their educational… Read more »

If you have been interested in learning about CASA, here is your opportunity. Brush Country CASA will be hosting virtual information sessions via Zoom. The sessions will be held each Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 12:45pm. During the session we will discuss what CASA volunteers do, how they make a difference in the lives of… Read more »

Child Abuse Prevention Month is our biggest opportunity to step up and educate our friends, families and neighbors about child abuse and neglect, and how we individually and collectively can help prevent it. But given the continued situation with COVID-19 and physical distancing, we are all having to find new, creative ways to safely do… Read more »

Speak Up for Kids in Foster Care from Your Own Home Brush Country CASA is calling for community members to step up and advocate for children and families involved in the child welfare system in our local area. “Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing, many of us have been feeling increased stress, anxiety and… Read more »

Brush Country CASA is so excited to be participating in the H&R Block referral program. For every new client who files their taxes with H&R Block or Block Advisors, our organization will receive $20. The amount we can earn is unlimited!! Head into H&R block this income tax season and show them the flyer below… Read more »