CASA is so excited to welcome our newest volunteers to our excellent group of CASA volunteers. Catharine “Kaki” Armiger and Samantha Gray were all sworn in by Judge Jaime E. Carrillo on February 11, 2022 in Kleberg County. CASA volunteers are the heart of our organization. Their role is to support children and families involved… Read more »
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Brush Country CASA Hosts Children’s Spring Festivals
Brush Country CASA is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Children’s Spring Festivals in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Festivals will be held in 3 locations including Kingsville on April 9, 2022, Alice on April 23, 2022 and Falfurrias on April 30,2022 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. This event… Read more »
Upcoming Candlelight Vigils
Please join Brush Country CASA for our upcoming Candlelight Vigil in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. We will be hosting Candlelight Vigils in three counties including Kleberg, Jim Wells, and Brooks County. The events begin at 6:00 pm and will be held at the courthouse in each county. For more information, please do not… Read more »
CASA Welcomes New Volunteers – October 2021
CASA is so excited to welcome our newest volunteers to our excellent group of CASA volunteers. Shandi Flores, Karen Gibson, and Audrey Benavidez were all sworn in by Judge Jaime E. Carrillo on October 7, 2021 in Kleberg County. CASA volunteers are the heart of our organization. Their role is to support children and families… Read more »
South Texas Junior Leaders 4-H Club Contributes Backpacks
On September 12, 2021, Brush Country CASA was invited to give a presentation to the South Texas Junior Leaders 4-H Club. We are so grateful for the opportunity to speak about our mission to the parents and children in attendance. CASA was excited to receive a generous donation of backpacks for our CASA children. Thank… Read more »
CASA Welcomes New CASA Volunteer – September 2021
Julie Enrriques joined our amazing group of CASA volunteers this September. Formally a CPS worker, Julie has a true passion for working with children in the foster care system. She was sworn in on September 2, 2021 by Judge Jaime E. Carrillo in Kingsville, Texas. She is going to make a wonderful addition to our… Read more »
CASA Information Sessions Every Wednesday
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 »
Celanese Contributes Plants to CASA
Celanese Bishop Facility planted several potted plants in honor of Earth Day. They decided to donate the plants to several places including local nursing homes and Brush Country CASA. We are so grateful for Celanese and their continued support and belief in our mission.
Community Donates Games to Children in Foster Care
Children who are removed from their family of origin and placed in foster care may have feelings of being isolated and detached. These feelings can sometimes be heighted when they are experiencing CWOP or Child Without Placement. Children in CWOP are required to stay in a hotel supervised by a social worker 24/7 and often… Read more »
CASA Volunteer Appreciation 2021
CASA volunteers selflessly volunteer their time to support children and families involved in the child welfare system. Brush Country CASA is so very grateful to have such a great group of advocates and strive to appreciate them everyday. During Volunteer Appreciation Week in April Brush Country CASA went the extra mile by trying to make… Read more »
