It cost more for a child to remain in foster care for one month than an entire year of CASA Advocacy.CASA of Collin County
CASA of Collin County has received a 4 Star Rating from Charity Navigator for our financial accountability and transparency. It cost more for a child to remain in foster care for one month than an entire year of CASA Advocacy. 84% of funds raised are spent on program services. It costs an average of $2,200 to provide an advocate for a child for one year.
The Need
Every eight minutes a child in Texas becomes a victim of abuse or neglect resulting in over 17,350 children being removed from their homes and placed in protective custody.
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Every Eight Minutes in TexasCollin County Child Abuse Statistics
Here are some more shocking statistics from the year 2018…
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Reported to cps in Collin CountyOur Impact
- In 2018, 295 CASA of Collin County Volunteer Advocates served 597 children who had been removed from unsafe homes and placed into foster care.
- CASA of Collin County helped find a safe, permanent and loving home for 254 children.
- Less than 2% of children served by CASA re-enter the child welfare system.
- Collin Country District Court Judges agree with CASA’s recommendation in over 90% of cases.
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CASA has served since 1991TAXPAYER DOLLARS saved by CASA Volunteer Advocates
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WHO DONATED over 50,000 hours of serviceCASA of Collin Country is the largest CASA program in Texas serving 100% of children.