About CASA

Brush Country CASA Mission
To represent the best interest of abused and neglected children in court. To ensure they are placed in a permanent, safe, and nurturing environment as quickly as possible.

Community Description
The most recent statistics from the State of Texas, which were compiled in 2005, revealed that the number of children in foster care in Kleberg County had increased by more than 5%. The number of births to teens, ages 13-19, had also increased, as had the number of confirmed victims of child abuse.

More children in foster care, more teenagers giving birth, and more confirmed victims of child abuse have added to the caseloads of the already overburdened CPS caseworkers. A decrease in funding for CPS Region 11 has further impacted the quality of services provided to children in foster care in the Brush Country service area.

Brush Country CASA and Child Protective Services (CPS) in Kleberg County have developed a good working relationship. The agency's Program Director has expressed strong support for the CASA Program, and welcomes our assistance in obtaining what is in the best interest of the abused and neglected children in the area. CASA also has the support of the Kleberg County Child Welfare Board.

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