September means back-to-school routines are in full swing...new teachers, new schedules, homework, activities, and a fresh start for children across our community.

But one thing doesn’t follow the school calendar: Child Abuse.

For children experiencing abuse or neglect, returning to school doesn’t mean the challenges they face at home disappear. In fact, this time of year can bring new transitions, added stress, and uncertainty for children and families.

Our CASA Advocates, already give something incredibly valuable: their time and their voice. But there’s another way to make an impact. You can help today by making a gift of any amount to CASA. Your support helps us continue showing up for children who need someone firmly in their corner.

Your tax-deductible gift helps CASA recruit, train, and support dedicated Advocates—people who listen, speak up, and remind children that no matter the season, they are not alone.

Christmas in July Brings Joy to CASA!

Christmas came early for children and families at CASA SATX! KENS 5’s Forever Family recently captured a special delivery as a big truck filled with toys from Learning Express San Antonio arrived at the CASA campus.

The generous donation brought plenty of smiles and a little holiday magic in the middle of summer! We’re incredibly grateful to Learning Express for helping create joyful moments for children experiencing foster care and to KENS 5 for sharing this heartwarming story with our community.

Calling all San Antonio and State Employees!

Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) is proud to be a Community Partner with United Way of San Antonio



It's almost time to enroll and support CASA with workplace giving through the San Antonio Metropolitan Area (SAMA) and State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC). The SAMA Campaign is open to employees of Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, Combined School Districts, and SAWS.

Campaign Number: 570

Enrollment begins soon.

The SECC Campaign is open to State Employees. 

Campaign Number: 415023

Enrollment begins soon.

If you are not eligible to enroll in the SAMA or SECC campaigns you can support CASA if your workplace is participating in the United Way campaign. Simply use campaign number 570 to enroll! Your workplace campaign manager can answer all your questions. You can request your workplace campaign manager invite Child Advocates San Antonio to speak during your workplace United Way campaign. We can't wait to see you soon!  

An Advocate Planting Seeds for CASA!

A special thank you to our wonderful CASA Advocate Ruby Wilkins, who recently brought a grant opportunity with Burlington Stores Foundation to our attention, and that lead has blossomed into exciting news: CASA has been selected as a finalist for the grant! While we won't know until December if our organization will be awarded the funds, still we want to thank Ruby for advocating for us in this way!

Her initiative is a wonderful reminder that advocacy can take many forms. By keeping CASA in mind and sharing an opportunity, she opened a door that could bring additional resources to our mission and the children we serve.

Thank you, Ruby, for planting the seed and always thinking of CASA!

If you have a lead on opportunities for funding for CASA, please reach out to Blair at BOrtmann@CASA-satx.org

CASA Board Member Recognized

The San Antonio Business Journal’s Impact Awards recognize the individuals, nonprofits, and companies whose leadership, service, and commitment are making a meaningful difference across our community. John Carlson is being recognized as one of this year’s outstanding volunteer board members...

Kick Off the Big Give with CASA!

Join us for an afternoon of community, celebration, and purpose at CASA SATX’s Block Party & Big Give Kick Off! On Wednesday, September 23, from 5–7 p.m., stop by the CASA campus for food, fun, playground activities, and a chance to learn more about how you can make a difference for children experiencing foster care.

Are you, or someone you know curious about becoming a CASA Advocate? We’ll also host mini information sessions at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 p.m. Come meet us, learn about our mission, and help us kick off the Big Give in a BIG way!

Be a Fundraising Champion for CASA
September 23 @ 6 pm - September 24 @ 6 pm

Fundraising Champions (peer-to-peer fundraising) is a fun, easy way to engage loyal supporters and meet new donors. To learn how to set your organization up for success and read these articles to get started. Click the button below, then find the FUNDRAISING button to begin.

For more information call Luis Sepulveda at (210) 405-0266.

Grab a Cuppa' for CASA: September 18, 2026

For one day only, Dutch Brothers Coffee is donating $1 to CASA SATX for every cup of coffee sold. Check us out on Social Media, and share the posts when you see them, encouraging to those you know to treat themselves for CASA!

Saturday, November 7, 2026

The Witte Museum

Gallery opens at 6:00 pm. Program and Dinner at 7:00 pm.

In a garden where moonlight dances and petals shimmer, blooms awaken in quiet strength, rooted in resilience, touched by wonder, and transformed by care. They flourish not because conditions are perfect, but because something steady and unseen nurtures them along the way.

About Advocate Karney

Although Karney Stefan officially became a CASA Advocate in February of this year, her journey toward advocacy began many years earlier. While serving as the Executive ....

Meet Lena Sierocinski

"The most rewarding aspect of being an Advocate is having the opportunity to show my kiddos what love, stability, and true advocacy look like." 

A Member of the National CASA/GAL Association.