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CASA, Advocacy Center Face Funding Shortfall

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:43 AM

CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center say a $415,000 funding shortfall threatens vital services like advocacy, therapy, and prevention education for kids in crisis.

CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center say a $415,000 funding shortfall threatens vital services like advocacy, therapy, and prevention education for kids in crisis.

Their “Stand in the Gap for Kids” campaign is calling on the community to step up with donations to keep these life-changing programs going. More information is available at casacac.org/standinthegap.

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CASA, Advocacy Center Face Funding Shortfall

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