Kappa Alpha Theta's commitment to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) comes to life right here in Dallas. And right now, more children need advocates.
One Dallas CASA volunteer recently shared:
A young boy on her case was struggling in school and being overlooked. After she spoke up and helped organize support, he finally began to thrive. For the first time, someone was fully in his corner.
That's the power of a CASA volunteer.
You can be the steady, caring presence a child in foster care needs during one of the most uncertain times in their lives.
How to Get Started
- Attend a one-hour virtual information session
- Learn about the role and next steps
What to Expect
- Training: 30 hours (online + in-person) to fully prepare you
- Time Commitment: ~5-20 hours/month, often evenings/weekends
- Impact: Be the voice for a child in court and help them find a safe, stable home
Why It Matters
For many children, their Dallas CASA volunteer is the only consistent adult in their life. With your voice and Theta's heart for service, you can help change a child's story.
ABOUT DALLAS CASA:
Dallas CASA volunteer advocates protect children, restore childhood and help child victims of abuse and neglect achieve their full potential.
CASA was founded in 1977, when a Seattle superior court judge, amidst an overwhelmed child welfare system, grew concerned about making decisions on behalf of child victims of abuse or neglect in his court without enough information. He felt that more individualized attention and time for gathering important facts would produce better outcomes for the children. He decided to appoint community volunteers to work on behalf of the children in his court.
Judges appoint Dallas CASA volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected, helping these children gain safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Dallas CASA exists so that abused and neglected children in protective care have the chance to become successful adults. With the help of caring advocates, the cycle of abuse and neglect will be broken.
While Dallas CASA envisions a day when all children experience safe and enriching childhoods, the agency currently provides a child advocate for every Dallas child in need. In 2025, 1,116 Dallas CASA volunteers were assigned to advocate for 2,340 children in protective care. Since the inception of CASA advocacy, Dallas volunteers have helped thousands of children find safe, permanent homes
For more information, visit dallascasa.org.
