CASA for Kids of East Texas has been providing this unique and very important volunteer-driven service for the victims of child abuse in our community since 1990 when Judge Ruth Blake and concerned community citizens realized that these special children needed a neutral voice in court.

CASA for Kids of East Texas is the only organization in Smith, Van Zandt and Wood Counties providing this service and has automatic court appointment to all the CPS cases. There is a professional staff of seven and a Board of Directors, which oversees operations and always holds fast to the mission to recruit, train and supervise court-appointed volunteers so as to advocate for children who have come into protective foster care as a result of abuse or neglect. However, there is an ongoing need for CASA to recruit and train more volunteer advocates.

A very serious concern for all citizens and community partners should be why child abuse continues to escalate and what can be done to slow down this life-threatening trend. CASA for Kids of East Texas, as endorsed by the 321st District Court, is an important component in the proactive solution of breaking the cycle of child abuse

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Director
Patty Garner

Board Chair
Paula Anthony

Vice-Chair
Camille Brown

Treasurer
Mark Walling

Secretary
Lanette James

Executive Board
Kimberly Abeldt
Michael Ace
Sue Baugh
Johnny Blevins
Colleen Colby
Joseph Eakin
Ken George
Sharon Howell
David Iglesias
Loretta Kelldorf
Laura Krantz
Brian McCalla
Jim Muckleroy
Tom Mullins
J.D. Osborn
Amy Proctor
Doris Sharp
Brian Turner

STAFF
Patty Garner
Executive Director

Felicia Thomas
Administrative Assistant

Katherine Elliott
Community Outreach Coordinator

Sherry Scallions
Case Supervisor
Smith County 

Kathy Dooley
Case Supervisor/Court Liaison
Smith County

Rebecca Cantu-Aguilar
Case Supervisor
Wood County

Tara Smoot
Case Supervisor
Van Zandt County
 
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CASA for Kids of East Texas
318 E. Fifth Street
Tyler, TX 75701
903•597•7725