April 2, 2008- Mary, April 2008 Volunteer of the Month Read More >>>

April 1, 2008- Nine New CASA Volunteers. Read More >>>

March 1, 2008- Kathy, March 2008 Volunteer of the Month Read More >>>

February 28, 2008- Ten New CASA Volunteers. Read More >>>

February 1, 2008- Wayne, February 2008 Volunteer of the Month Read More >>>

January 26th- KFDX story- Child Advocates Begins CASA Volunteer Training Class. Click Here >>>

January 17th- KFDX story about the need for CASA volunteers. Click Here >>>

January 19, 2008- Volunteers find time to change (Published in the Times Record News) Read More >>>

January 3, 2008- Letter to the Editor published in the TRN thanking sponsors of CASA Holiday Cards Read More >>>

January 1, 2008- Barbara, January 2008 Volunteer of the Month Read More >>>

December 13, 2007- After 25 years, Estes returns to Child Advocates. (Published in the Times Record News) Read More >>>

December 1, 2007- Kristie, December 2007 Volunteer of the Month Read More >>>

November 14, 2007- Wilson Office Supply named Employer of the Year by BPW for the support they have shown to Child Advocates. Read More >>>

November 1, 2007- Debbie, November 2007 Volunteer of the Month Read More >>>

November 1, 2007- CASA Holiday Cards go on sale! More Info >>>

October 28, 2007- Caribbean Student Organization awards Child Advocates $2,100. Read More >>>

October 21, 2007- Funds awarded improve training for CASA volunteers. Read More >>>

October 4, 2007- Eight New CASA Volunteers. Read More >>>

October 1, 2007- Byron, October 2007 Volunteer of the Month. Read More >>>

September 1, 2007- Glenda, September 2007 Volunteer of the Month. Read More >>>

August 30, 2007- Eleven New CASA Volunteers. Read More >>>

August 1, 2007- Shawna, August 2007 CASA Volunteer of the Month. Read More >>>

July 23, 2007- KFDX story about the need for CASA volunteers. Click Here >>>

July 16, 2007- The Least of Mine- CASA volunteers help children face challenges (Times Record News) Click Here >>>

July 11, 2007- KAUZ story about the need for CASA volunteers. Click Here >>>

July 11, 2007- Volunteers Needed- Articles in The News Mirror, The Bowie News, and YourHub.com
New cases come in every week, so we are looking for volunteers to become the voice for these children who have been abused or neglected. Read More >>>

June 21, 2007- Three New CASA Volunteers
Judge Sparkman swore in three new CASA volunteers late Thursday afternoon. Read More >>>

June 17, 2007- Letter to the Editor, CASA 5K Run
Saturday morning, May 26, Child Advocates - CASA of Archer, Clay, Montague and Wichita counties held our 1st CASA 5K Run at Lake Wichita Park. It was a great success Read More >>>

May 9, 2007- Lace Up Your Running Shoes "Speak Up For Kids" event May 26 to benefit Child Advocates
We really hope this event will open the communities eyes to the abuse that is happening right here in our community. Read More >>>

April 11, 2007- A Flicker of Hope- CASA Ceremony recognizes abused, neglected children
947, 8 ½, 363, 1 million, 24. Numbers hardly tell the tale - in the end, it comes down to people helping people.Read More >>>

March 4, 2007- Voice of a Child, CASA program searching for volunteers
Would you like to hold out a helping hand for a child in need? Becoming a CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocate, could be your opportunity to reach out and give a child hope.Read More >>>

December 13, 2006- Press Release: Local "Gateway to Texas" Pro-Am Charity Golf Classic now accepting Sponsorships
Proceeds from Pro-Am will benefit the Wichita Falls Child Advocates and First Step Organizations. Read More >>>

December 5, 2006- Times Record News Article "CASA Holiday Cards for Sale"
"Young artists with a heart for giving recently put their talents together to help Child Advocates. Friday night, their work was honored with a gallery exhibit at the Kemp Center for the Arts. All were winners in the children's aid organization's recent art contest. Read More>>>

October 2, 2006- Child Advocates graduates 10 Wichita Falls CASA Volunteers
Child Advocates was blessed to have 10 new volunteers complete 30 hours of training in September. It was refreshing to work with the group as their enthusiasm and excitement was overwelming. Judge Sons graced us with her presence performing the swearing in ceremony in our new office. The new volunteer class included: Audrey Andress, William Bone, Kristie Howard, Brenda King, Veronica Jackson, LaCresa Palmer, Eileen Taylor, Beverly Webb, Byron Webb, and Barbara Westmoreland. We are glad they have joined us in the fight against child abuse!

August 21, 2006- We've Moved! -- Come Visit us at 808 Austin
It's official! Thanks to 13 strong volunteers and a committed staff we were able to move last Friday and Saturday. The construction is not done on the new building, but in an effort to save money, we have decided to work out of half the building for the time being. Our new address is: 808 Austin; Wichita Falls, TX 76301. We are just a few blocks from our old location. The 800 block of Austin is between 8th Street & 9th Street downtown. We would love to have you come visit... as long as you don't mind a few boxes laying around! And eventually when all the construction is complete, we hope to host an open house.

August 12, 2006- Cowboys for CASA Event in Montague County
An extreme cowboy race was held by Cowboys for CASA on Saturday, August 12th. Child Advocates staff and volunteers attended the event at Circle G Ranch in Montague County. The event was based on Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Race, as seen on RFD TV and all the money collected through the fundraiser event was donated to CASA programs in the area.

July 12, 2006- Child Advocates volunteers nominated for volunteer awards at Sheppard AFB
We were recently notified that back in April of 2006, Linda Jeter a CASA volunteer since June 2005, and DeJuan Wallace, a recent CASA graduate, were both nominated for the Sheppard Air Force Base Volunteer of the Year award in the civilian employee category. Previously, Linda Jeter was awarded the Air Force Volunteer Excellence award, an award only given once in a person's lifetime and a very high honor. Earlier this year DeJuan was named First Step Volunteer of the Year for his work with First Step. Congratulations to both DeJuan and Linda and thank you for all you do for our community.

June 27, 2006- Child advocates graduates 10 Wichita Falls CASA volunteers
Judge Hogan swore in 10 new CASA volunteers late Tuesday afternoon, welcoming them as CASAs and giving them a tour of his office. The volunteers recently completed 30 hours of training with Child Advocates and were very excited to take on their first cases. The class included: Susan Allen, Betty Ann Clark, Tina Gage, Mary Beth Hendricks, Virginia Lamb, Patti Land, Suzanne Stone, Azaudie Thomas, DeJuan Wallace, and Sara Watkins. Congratulations! We are so glad you decided to become CASA volunteers!

June 15, 2006- Child Advocates to move into new building
Child Advocates was awarded a $300,000 grant by a long term supporter to fund the purchase of a new building. In March 2006, Child Advocates purchased a building at 808 Austin, currently the law office of True & Schrandt. The keys will be handed over in early July, and renovations will begin shortly thereafter. Alan Ballard, our executive director has been diligently working on renovation plans with the assistance of his brother who is an architect. Plans include changes to make the building handicap accessible, updates for the bathrooms and kitchen, as well as providing a second fire exit. Of great interest to the Child Advocates staff are the proposed renovations on the west end of the building, which would allow for a very large volunteer room for training and other activities. We are very excited for the big move!

June 14, 2006- Ray Dixon, a CASA volunteer, selected as Mental Health Technician of the Year
The North Texas State Hospital has named our very own Ray Dixon as the Mental Health Technician of the Year. A very high honor, considering the great number of people employed by the hospital.

June 13, 2006- Child Advocates graduates 2 Bowie CASA Volunteers
Donna Unger and Janell Rodgers were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers late Tuesday afternoon by Judge Towery. Donna and Janell recently completed 30 hours of CASA training with Child Advocates. We would like to congratulate Donna & Janell and say welcome to the team!

June 12, 2006- Ted Gregg, a CASA Volunteer, selected as KFDX Spirit of Texoma Award Winner
Ted Gregg was recognized on the KFDX 6:00 evening news as the Spirit of Texoma Award Winner for his work as a CASA volunteer. In the broadcast Ted said, “The best thing is it allows me to serve others and it’s an opportunity to love other people and care about and build relationships with kiddos you would never have any chance to ever meet…they are so easy to love… it’s just so easy to show them compassion and love and they respond. The response is the best thing I’ve experienced.”

May 31, 2006- New Child Advocates commercial on TV- Thanks to Wilson Office Supply
Mike Wilson, a former CASA volunteer and owner of Wilson Office Supply, paid to create and run a 30 second commercial recruiting new volunteers to Child Advocates. The commercial has been running on several different channels since the end of May and our staff has seen a significant increase in the number of calls from potential volunteers. We have been averaging at least one call a day and several interested applicants have even joined our current June Volunteer training in Wichita Falls. Child Advocates would like to thank Mike Wilson and Wilson Office Supply on 820 8th Street in Wichita Falls for their generosity in designing and funding the commercial.

May 31, 2006 Jim Bower, a CASA Volunteer, selected for Volunteer Service Award
"Jim Bower, Bowie, was presented with the President's Volunteer Service Award by Montague County Child Welfare Board President Dave Lawson and Board Secretary Dana Hopson. This award is a national recognition program reward commitment to volunteer service hours after 500 hours of service. Bower was nominated by the Montague County Child Welfare Board, of which he is also a member. He has volunteered in the Child Protection Service office, as a CASA and has been quick to help with any board needs."- The Bowie News