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CASA advocates support El Paso area foster children
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Maria McCord, a collaborative family engagement coach for CASA, recently discussed the impact of CASA volunteers on foster children's lives. Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, is a volunteer-based organization that advocates for children.
Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, is a volunteer-based organization that advocates for children. Maria McCord, a collaborative family engagement coach for CASA, recently discussed the impact of CASA volunteers on foster children's lives. She appeared on Second Cup Tuesday morning with Mike Martinez and Tricia Martinez.
CASA volunteers are tasked with advocating and speaking for children. The organization relies on volunteers to support its mission.
Further details about CASA and its work with foster children are available from the source. The discussion with Maria McCord provided insight into the role of CASA volunteers and their potential impact on children's lives.
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Category: Local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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