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BASTROP — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties continue to expand their network of helping hands.
Local volunteers Kanchana Iyer, Rebecca Diaz and Tammy Harris are the most recent appointees set to help with abuse and neglect foster care cases assigned by courts in the area.
There were 187 children in the child welfare system in local communities in 2022, according to CASA.
“Every one of these children, whatever their current circumstances, deserves every possible chance to succeed in life,” said CASA Executive Director Kristi Bauer.
Foster children face several obstacles and risks when their families are in crisis and they are placed in homes away from everything they know, including homelessness, incarceration and substance abuse.
Screened, trained and appointed by local judges, CASA volunteers represent some of the best that residents have to offer.
Volunteers serve these children, getting to know them and acting as advocates for their wellbeing throughout the court process. They will speak with family members and provide a consistent presence for them, acting as a lifeline to help them make it through the more difficult moments they will face.
CASA invites anyone interested in becoming an advocate to attend their Community Open House, Dec. 15, at their Bastrop location, 507 Water St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit www.BecomeACASA.org or call 512-409-0771 for more information. The next CASA Volunteer Training session is scheduled for next month.
