ALL children deserve a safe and loving forever home. Free from abuse or neglect. Casa of collin county is committed to providing well trained volunteer advocates for 100% of children removed from their homes under jurisdiction of the collin county courts.

General Info

What we do: court appointed special advocates (casa) of collin county advocates for the best interest of children in Foster care. Since 1994. We have served 100% of the abused and neglected children removed from their homes in collin county. Within 24 hours of the removal. Casa is appointed by district court judges AS the Child’s guardian AD litem. AS the Child’s official voice in court. Casa works tirelessly to make sure the child (and parents) receives the services needed and the Child’s case moves through the system AS quickly AS possible. The goal is for each child to BE reunited with Family if appropriate or to BE placed in a safe and loving forever home if reunification is NOT possible.

Extra Phones

TollFree: 800-252-5400

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Categories

Youth Organizations & Centers, Social Service Organizations, Volunteer Placement Services

Services/Products

In 2012. There were 4.758 cases of child abuse reported to child protective services in collin county. Of those. 414 children were determined to have suffered abuse or neglect SO severe. That they were removed from their homes and placed in Foster care. Unfortunately. The system that is supposed to protect children isn't always equipped to ensure that their basic needs and rights are PROTECTED. THERE is a simple and effective solution: a casa volunteer. Casa stands for court appointed special advocate, a casa is a trained advocate WHO provides a consistent. Strong and clear voice for abused and neglected children AS they navigate a complicated legal system. Casa often serves AS the only stable. Trusted adult in their lives AS children encounter the changing dynamics of the Foster care system.

Payment Options

Location

Our office is located in downtown McKinney, Texas. Our building is behind the Spoon's cafe.

Neighborhoods

Downtown Mckinney, Collin County Governmental Complex, Underwood

Associations

McKinney Chamber,Plano Chamber,Prosper Chamber,etc...

AKA

Craig & Associates

Collin County Purchasing Department

Other Link

http://www.casaofcollincounty.org