Eldorado, Texas

The events unfolding in El Dorado bring into sharp focus the tragedy that is child abuse in Texas. The sheer magnitude of the over 400 children that the court in San Angelo decided to keep in the state’s custody brings attention to an already overburdened system as it scrambles to serve these children.

The sad and overlooked fact is that these children represent less than one percent of the more than 47,000 children that were placed in the state’s custody last year due to evidence of abuse or neglect. Many have horrific and disturbing injuries.

Given the number of children in El Dorado, our CASA program in San Angelo will need help serving these children, and the other 67 CASA programs across the state have stepped forward to help in anyway they can to ensure that the focus stays on each of these children as individuals, not just the “children from El Dorado.” They will be, in effect, your representative in working to help ensure these children find safe permanent homes.

How can you help?

• Consider becoming a CASA volunteer. The need is great. Statewide, we are only able to provide volunteers for less than half the children in state custody. It takes a special commitment, but the rewards are special. Find out more; or
• Make a contribution to the safety of our children. Donate now.

1-877-TX4-CASA