Hill County CASA has received funding from the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation that will support its mission to advocate for children in foster care. Pictured are (l to r): advocate Dana Tipton, board member and advocate Don Rawls, advocate Rhodie Rawls, supervisor Kathy McEwen, advocate Debbie Cole and advocate Greg Hoeppner. The … Continue reading Smith Foundation donates to CASA
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) of Hill County during a regular meeting held Tuesday, July 23. Local CASA Executive Director Sarah Gardner thanked the county for its previous support and told the court that Hill County CASA's state funding continues to be cut as the need for … Continue reading Commissioners hear report, funding request from CASA
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 17, 2023 Hill County's Community Resource Coordination Group (CRCG)will hold its first meeting with Tina Bow as the new chair of the organization at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 17, at First Baptist Church Hillsboro, located at 300 East Franklin Street. The Hill County CRCG has been in operation for the past … Continue reading Local Community Resource Coordination Group to meet
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court passed a 90-day burn ban during a regular meeting held Tuesday, July 25. The order states that dry conditions exist in the county and local fire departments are depleting limited resources to protect public health and safety. It further states that dry, windy conditions … Continue reading County under 90-day burn ban
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2023 CASA of Hill County is seeking more volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care in the county. The next CASA volunteer training is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 31. “We want every child involved in the child welfare system to have an advocate … Continue reading Hill County CASA plans new volunteer training January 31
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Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of Hill County is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court … Continue reading CASA seeks volunteers during Child Abuse Prevention Month
December 8, 2021 Hill County CASA volunteers sworn in: Hill County Court At Law Judge Matt Crain swore in new Court Appointed Special Advocates Wednesday, December 1, to serve local children through CASA of Hill County. Pictured are Connie Drake, Debra Cole, Judge Crain, Dana Tipton and Rose Achord. CASA volunteers are everyday people who … Continue reading Help create a happier holiday season for children in foster care and their families
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 About 1,700-2,000 children and youth are reported as missing from foster care in any given year, according to an annual report from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). In many cases, “missing” in reality means that they have run away. Running away from foster care puts youth … Continue reading Hill County CASA working tokeep kids in foster care safe
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