The Voice | April 2023
Two Boys Needed a Break From Chaos
For Bryson and Kason, ages 10 and 11, home life was chaos. They dreamed of the simple summer pleasures of childhood - swimming, backyard games and freedom.

When their Dallas CASA volunteer Ashley found a sleepaway camp that would take them for one week, the boys jumped at the chance. Could a week away be the break everyone needed?
Dallas CASA Volunteer Guides Youth Through College Application Process
For Dallas CASA volunteer Dionne Peniston, a college professor, guiding the youth she's serving through the college application process felt like second nature. For him, Dionne's support has been life-changing.
Dallas CASA's Cherish the Children Luncheon Next Week
Don't miss Dallas CASA's Cherish the Children luncheon next week at The Statler. Sally Hoglund and Kristy Hoglund Robinson will be honored with the Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award, and Cortney Jones will share her story from teen served by Dallas CASA to nonprofit founder.
Dallas CASA Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
The Dallas County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition (CAPCO) and its partners hosted a child abuse prevention awareness event Monday, April 10, in the parking lot at Dallas CASA. The event honored the seven children who lost their lives due to abuse or neglect in 2022 and recognized all child welfare agencies and nonprofits serving children and families in need.

The event’s emcee was Miss Texas Averie Bishop. In-N-Out Burger donated lunch for the event. CAPCO agencies include Dallas CASA, the Dallas County Child Welfare Board, Family Compass, TexProtects and many more. In addition to colleagues from Child Protective Services and Child Protective Investigations, the Dallas Police Department’s Child Abuse Squad and the Dallas District Attorney’s Crimes Against Children Division were also invited to the CAPCO event.
Dallas CASA Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Party
Dallas CASA hosted a volunteer appreciation party at Winfrey Point April 19. With many volunteers, volunteer supervisors and board members in attendance, the party gave everyone a chance to reconnect. Dallas CASA is grateful to every volunteer who serves as an advocate, board member or auxiliary member.
Learning With Dallas CASA
For many families, their first encounter with the child welfare system is a life-changing one. They receive support services, and the children experience positive and hopefully permanent changes in their home lives.

For other families, reports to Child Protective Services (CPS) add up over the years, with reports accumulating and little real change occurring. What can Dallas CASA volunteer do to support families on repeated involvement with the child welfare system? Read more at Dallas CASA's blog.

Dallas CASA Volunteer Anniversaries
Dallas CASA is grateful to every volunteer who serves children, but some volunteers are celebrating service anniversaries this month. We'd like to recognize and thank the following volunteers for their years of dedicated service.

Five years:
  • Noelle Frost
  • Theresa Garcia
  • Elizabeth Hill
  • Gregory Humenesky
  • Lan Tran
  • Janice Watkins

Fifteen years:
  • Doug Bily
Champion of Children
Dallas CASA's Champion of Children dinner returns Thursday, October 12 at the Fairmont Dallas. All funds raised at the event go to supporting children served by Dallas CASA's volunteers.
Parade of Playhouses
Dallas CASA's signature event Parade of Playhouses returns this summer to NorthPark Center. Custom-designed houses will be on display and available to win by raffle July 14 through July 30.
Become a Volunteer
Attend a virtual Dallas CASA information session:
noon to 1 p.m., Friday, April 28
6 to 7 p.m., Thursday May 4
noon to 1 p.m., Friday May 12