2-1-1 East Texas is a free, anonymous, information and referral service that is available to anyone, 7 days per week, 24 hours each day. The service helps to connect people with critical social services and charitable programs that are available in the local community. You can simply dial 2-1-1 from any phone. Trained and certified Community Resource Specialists assist every caller in assessing his/her need and providing referrals to available local charitable, nonprofit, and governmental agencies.

Safe Riders Child Passenger Safety Program

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CHILD VISITATION AND TRAVEL PROCEDURES FOR 2024

Legacy Travel Fund

I am thrilled to announce that as a result of the generosity of Jones Legacy Ventures, we have received a donation to help offset out-of-town travel for volunteer advocates.  Mileage or rental car fees for out-of-town travel to visit children placed over 60 miles away (1 way) may be reimbursed until funds are exhausted.  Please review our volunteer travel policy and reimbursement form for more details.

Volunteer Travel Policy 1.4.24

Volunteer Travel Form 2024

• If the child(ren) are placed further than sixty miles, less than 120 miles away, CASA will meet with the child in-person every other month with a virtual visit or other age-appropriate contact in the alternating months.
• If the child(ren) are placed more than 121 miles, less than 300 miles away, CASA will meet in person with the child(ren) at least once every three months with a virtual visit or other age-appropriate contact in all other months.
• If the child(ren) are placed more than 301 miles away, CASA will meet in person with the child(ren) in their place of residence at least once every six months with a virtual visit or other age-appropriate contact in all other months.
• Visits will occur in the child’s place of residence at least 50% of the time. 

The Mattie Fair Children’s Center is available for personal visits with CASA foster children.  Click the LINK for details:  Mattie Fair Children’s Center – Procedures 2022  Contact your case supervisor with any questions.

Per Holley V. Adams, the following are frequently considered best-interest factors (CLICK HERE)

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