Child Advocates San Antonio

What Child Advocates San Antonio does

Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 in San Antonio, Texas, recruits, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocates — trained volunteers appointed by judges to serve as independent voices for children who have experienced abuse and neglect in the Bexar County foster care system. The organization's core offering is the CASA Volunteer Advocate Program, supplemented by the Staff Advocate Program (launched January 2025) for the most complex cases, the College Docket Program for older youth transitioning to higher education, the Collaborative Family Engagement methodology for kinship and reunification work, and ongoing advocate continuing education. CASA operates within the National CASA/GAL Association network (939 chapters across 49 states), utilizes the Optima case management platform for activity logging and the LearnUpon LMS for volunteer training, and holds Trauma Informed Care certification along with Platinum Transparency (Candid) and 4-Star Charity Navigator ratings.

The organization runs a diversified fundraising model with no single dominant revenue stream: individual one-time and recurring donations, corporate sponsorships and employer matching (Breakfast of Champions in spring, Gallery of Hope Gala in fall), United Way workplace giving (#570 designation), planned giving and legacy gifts, the CASA Round Ups micro-donation program (Harness Giving, $9.99-$100/month), and the Champions of Hope Society tiered annual memberships ranging from $1,500 to $25,000+. Capital is supplemented by event-driven programs including the Seeds of Success School Drive and College Drive. CASA's go-to-market is community-led: prospective advocates are recruited through virtual and in-person information sessions (Cookout and Conversations), faith-based partnerships (Jogs with Jesus), an Ambassador Kit peer-recruitment program, and word-of-mouth from existing advocates.

Customer segments span three primary personas: children in the Bexar County child welfare system (the served population), court-appointed volunteer advocates (the delivery mechanism), and individual/corporate donors and community partners (the funding base). Geographic scope is restricted to Bexar County, with FY 2024-25 impact metrics of 557 active advocates, 1,022 children served, 222 children achieving permanency, 22,381 volunteer hours donated, and 238,222 miles driven on behalf of children. Leadership is led by President & CEO Dr. Angie White, a former foster and adopted child with prior executive experience at Alpha Home and Chosen, supported by six VP-level functional leaders across Programs, Finance, Quality Assurance, Recruitment & Training, Mission Advancement, and People & Technology.

Name

Child Advocates San Antonio

Legal name

Child Advocates San Antonio

Website

https://casa-satx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Child Advocates San Antonio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers serving abused and neglected children in the Bexar County, Texas foster care system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child welfare advocacy services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG), Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Court appointed advocacy
• Foster care services
• Child welfare advocacy
• Volunteer advocate training
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring financial gifts from individual donors supporting the mission to provide Advocates to children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
2. Corporate Sponsorships & Matching: Event sponsorships (Breakfast of Champions in spring, Gallery of Hope Gala in fall), employer matching gift programs, and corporate partnerships.
3. United Way Support: Designated donations through United Way campaign (#570).
4. Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts: Bequests through wills, life insurance beneficiary designations, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and Donor Advised Fund contributions.
5. CASA Round Ups Program: Spare change from rounding up transactions to the next dollar, with minimum monthly amount of $9.99.
6. Champions of Hope Society Membership: Annual membership at $1,500 providing sustained advocate support to foster children, with giving levels from $1,500 to $25,000+.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Child Advocates San Antonio recruits, develops, and leads highly impactful court appointed volunteer Advocates who provide constancy and support for children and youth in the Bexar County foster care system who have experienced abuse and neglect. Volunteers are appointed by judges to serve as an independent voice in court, gather information, and make recommendations for the best possible outcome for each child. The organization also operates a Staff Advocate Program for the most complex cases, the College Docket Program for older youth pursuing higher education, and ongoing training and continuing education for advocates.

Product overview

Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) operates as a single, unified nonprofit service organization rather than a technology platform. The core offering is the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program, which recruits and trains volunteer advocates to represent children in foster care. Supporting modules include the Staff Advocate Program for complex cases, the College Docket Program for educational support, Advocate Continuing Education for ongoing training, and various fundraising/engagement programs including Champions of Hope Society, CASA Round Ups, Seeds of Success School Drive, and College Drive. The organization utilizes case management tools (Optima), learning platforms (LearnUpon), and payment processors (Stripe, Andedot, Harness Giving) but does not offer a public-facing technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Recruits, develops, and leads volunteer advocates who are appointed by judges to serve as an independent voice in court for children in Bexar County foster care who have experienced abuse and neglect. Advocates provide constancy, gather information, and make recommendations to help judges decide the best possible outcome for each child.
• Staff Advocate Program Team of trained CASA staff who serve children with the most complex cases, including larger sibling groups, children with multiple placements, specialty court cases such as those involving sexual abuse or human trafficking, and youth placed outside of Bexar County.
• Volunteer Advocate Training Program Comprehensive in-person and virtual training program for prospective volunteer advocates, including orientation, court observation, swearing-in ceremonies, and grounded in a trauma-informed care approach.
• Advocate Continuing Education Ongoing training sessions and educational resources for sworn-in advocates, staff, and board members, including courses on court reports, medical advocacy, and specialized programs such as the College Docket.
• College Docket Program Specialized program supporting older youth in foster care who are pursuing higher education, helping them navigate college enrollment, financial aid, housing, and the transition to adulthood.
• Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) Family-centered methodology used by CASA advocates to explore family connections, identify relatives, and build support networks that help children achieve permanency through reunification or kinship placement.
• Champions of Hope Society Annual giving program for recurring donors providing sustained advocate support to foster children, with giving levels ranging from Promise ($1,500) up to Hero ($25,000+).
• CASA Round Ups Spare-change donation program that automatically rounds up supporters' credit or debit card transactions to the nearest dollar, with monthly donations from a minimum of $9.99 up to $100, processed through the Harness Giving platform.
• Seeds of Success School Drive Annual school supply drive collecting notebooks, backpacks, pencils, calculators, and other essential classroom items for children in foster care, with items delivered to the CASA office.
• College Drive Year-round collection drive gathering dorm and college living supplies — including bedding, kitchen items, and laptops — for youth transitioning from foster care into college.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of Bexar County children impacted by their CASA Advocate above and beyond what their attorney or caseworker provides
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• National CASA/GAL AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing training programs, technical assistance, and network support for local CASA chapters. CASA is a member of this national association.
• United WaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud partner agency of United Way, passing rigorous auditing process each year. Donors can designate CASA (#570) through United Way workplace campaigns.
• Clarity Child Guidance CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing educational tours and services for children, ages 3-17, including Pediatric Psychiatric ICU Unit. CASA staff visit the facility as part of advocate training.
• Jogs with JesussecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based community committed to serving others. Through collaboration with CASA, they help expand awareness of the mission and strengthen recruitment efforts by sharing messages, collecting donations at runs, and encouraging others to learn about advocacy.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National CASA/GAL Association: National umbrella organization for Court Appointed Special Advocate programs. CASA-SATX is a member chapter and operates under the same court-appointed volunteer advocacy model for foster children, making this its closest peer and network parent.
• Texas CASA: State-level CASA network coordinating 71 local CASA programs across Texas. Operates the Texas CASA Learning Center used by CASA-SATX advocates; directly comparable as a state CASA coordinating body serving overlapping jurisdictions.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Nationwide nonprofit pairing volunteer mentors with at-risk youth, often those impacted by the child welfare system. Comparable volunteer-driven advocacy model serving overlapping populations of vulnerable children.

Regional players

• CASA of Travis County (Austin): Sister CASA chapter serving Travis County, Texas, with the same court-appointed volunteer advocate model for foster children. Direct functional peer operating in a different Texas metro.
• Voices for Children (CASA San Diego): San Diego-based CASA program providing court-appointed volunteer advocacy for foster children. Comparable operating model, scale, and funding structure to CASA-SATX in a different regional market.
• CASA of Los Angeles: One of the largest CASA programs in the country, providing court-appointed volunteer advocates for LA County foster children. Same model and mission as CASA-SATX at significantly larger scale.
• CASA of Tarrant County (Fort Worth): Sister CASA chapter serving Tarrant County, Texas. Operates the same court-appointed volunteer advocacy model for foster children in a neighboring Texas metro.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth-services nonprofit with broad programming for at-risk youth including those in foster care. Wider scope than CASA-SATX but overlapping beneficiary base and nonprofit/fundraising model.

Emerging players

• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment, operating advocacy hotlines and residential programs. Comparable mission around abused children but operates residential facilities rather than volunteer court advocacy.

Others

• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and association for Child Advocacy Centers serving child abuse victims. Adjacent in child welfare/advocacy space; serves overlapping client population but focuses on forensic interviewing and multidisciplinary teams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tr?id=878151313512086
• Xx.com/CASA_SATX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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