We are happy to announce that CASA has finally chosen a new date for our Color the Way 5K which was postponed due to COVID 19. The event will be held on Saturday, July 16th starting at 8:00 am at Texas A&M University in Kingsville. If you have already pledged or donated your sponsorship for… Read more »
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CASA Welcomes New Volunteer
Brush Country CASA would like to welcome Toni Pena to our amazing group of CASA volunteers. Toni was sworn in on April 22, 2022 by Judge Jaime E. Carrillo in Kleberg County. She was one of the first volunteers to participate in our new blended curriculum which allows potential volunteers more control over the timing… Read more »
Children’s Spring Festivals
Spring festivities were in full swing at the Children’s Spring Festivals hosted by Brush Country CASA, the Child Welfare Board and Child Protective Services. Events were held during the month of April in observation of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The first event was held on April 9th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thompson… Read more »
Candlelight Vigils
Brush Country CASA held several Candlelight Vigils in observation of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. This is the first time we have been able to host a public event since the start of the pandemic which added to the significance for CASA and their supporters. The first event was held on Tuesday, April 12th… Read more »
CASA Welcomes New CASA Volunteers – February 2022
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 »
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 »