CASA of the South Plains

What CASA of the South Plains does

CASA of the South Plains, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for children in the Texas foster care system. Founded in October 1993 when a Lubbock County Judge first appointed a CASA volunteer and reorganized in December 2000 as CASA of the South Plains, Inc. following expansion into the South Plains Cluster Court, the organization serves children across six Texas counties: Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lubbock, Terry, and Yoakum. It is an affiliate of the national CASA network, which comprises nearly 1,000 programs across 49 states. Since inception, the organization has served more than 5,000 children through more than 1,000 trained advocates, currently maintains over 200 active volunteers and 20+ paid staff, and operates from a headquarters at 4601 S Loop 289, Suite 25 in Lubbock, Texas.

The core service model places trained civilian volunteers as Guardian ad Litem for individual children or sibling groups, providing case research, court testimony, and placement recommendations to judges. Volunteer preparation is delivered through a 42-hour pre-service training curriculum and ongoing continuing education in areas such as ICWA, court testimony, medical advocacy, and trauma-informed care, with an estimated cost of approximately $2,000 to recruit, train, and support one volunteer for one full year. Case management is supported by Optima, a web-based platform that allows advocates to access case files and submit documentation remotely. Beyond traditional one-to-one advocacy, CASA of the South Plains operates a Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) program in partnership with Child Protective Services and Saint Francis Ministries to identify and engage family connections for foster children.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix including individual donations (one-time and the Heroes for Hope monthly recurring program), four-tier corporate Community Impact Partnerships ($500 Friend to $5,000 Champion annually), fundraising events (CASABlanca Gala & Auction, CASA Classic Golf Tournament, Casas for CASA raffle), planned giving and legacy gifts, vehicle donations via the CARS program, and foundation grants such as the Parkhill Foundation. The organization is endorsed by the American Bar Association, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency, and the Department of Justice, and serves approximately 800 children in foster care annually across its six-county footprint while reaching less than half of those children, with 350+ on a waiting list.

Name

CASA of the South Plains

Legal name

CASA of the South Plains, Inc.

Website

https://casaofthesouthplains.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CASA of the South Plains is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supervises 200+ volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to serve as Guardian ad Litem for children in foster care across six Texas counties (Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lubbock, Terry, Yoakum), funded through donations, corporate partnerships, events, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Foster care advocacy
• Court appointed volunteers
• Child welfare services
• Guardian ad litem
• Nonprofit volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lubbock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting children in foster care. Donation amounts range from $10 to $1,500 or other custom amounts. Monthly giving program called Heroes for Hope provides consistent revenue stream.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Community Impact Partnerships with four levels: Friend ($500), Supporter ($1,000), Advocate ($2,500), Champion ($5,000). Provides logo placement, social media recognition, event recognition, and workplace volunteer opportunities.
3. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including CASABlanca Gala & Auction, CASA Classic Golf Tournament, and Casas for CASA raffle program.
4. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Planned gifts through wills, retirement accounts, annuities, real estate, and securities as legacy giving options.
5. Vehicle Donation Program: CARS vehicle donation program allowing donors to contribute cars, boats, or farm equipment for tax deductions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CASA of the South Plains is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that recruits, screens, trains, and supervises community volunteers to serve as court-appointed special advocates (Guardians ad Litem) for children navigating the foster care system. The organization operates across six counties in the Texas South Plains region, partnering with the juvenile courts, Child Protective Services, and Saint Francis Ministries to provide one-on-one volunteer advocacy. Funding is generated through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

CASA of the South Plains is a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy services for children in the foster care system through a volunteer-based model. The organization operates Optima, a web-based case management platform that enables Volunteer Advocates to access case information and report activity. Core programs include the Pre-Service Training Program (42-hour curriculum), CASA 101 Information Sessions, Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) partnership with CPS and Saint Francis Ministries, and the Heroes for Hope monthly giving program. The organization also offers continuing education opportunities for volunteers covering topics such as ICWA, court testimony, medical advocacy, and trauma care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 5,000 children served and more than 1,000 advocates provided since 1993
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Betenbough HomesmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Building Brighter Futures Sponsor for the 2026 Casas for CASA event. Major supporter of the annual raffle fundraiser.
• LBK Turf GuysminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting sponsor of the 2025 CASA Classic Golf Tournament.
• Saint Francis MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for the Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) program. CFE is an innovative Family Finding partnership between CASA, Child Protective Services (CPS), and Saint Francis Ministries that uses a structured approach to identify, locate, and engage blood relatives and important connections for children in foster care.
• Texas CASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level CASA association providing training, education, and support. Assisted with expansion efforts and securing funding through the governor's office.
• Atmos EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• City BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• Lee Lewis ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• PlainsCapital BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• South Plains Electric CoopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• United SupermarketsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• H-E-BminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• Lubbock National BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• Xcel EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• First United BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• Market StreetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• Lubbock Area United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization. CASA website links to Live United Lubbock.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CASA of Tarrant County: Texas CASA affiliate serving foster children in Tarrant County through volunteer advocates. Comparable in regional CASA mission, training requirements, and court-appointed Guardian ad Litem role.
• Texas CASA: State-level CASA association that supports CASA of the South Plains and other local CASA programs in Texas through training, funding, and advocacy. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization coordinating CASA affiliates operating in the same model and geography.
• CASA of Travis County: Another Texas CASA affiliate serving foster children in Travis County with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates. Directly comparable in mission, volunteer-driven advocacy model, and use of the Optima case management system.
• CASA of Los Angeles: Large California CASA affiliate providing volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children. Comparable in mission and court-appointed advocacy model, though at significantly greater scale.
• Child Advocates of Houston: Houston-based nonprofit pairing trained Court Appointed Special Advocates with foster children in the Harris County child welfare system. Directly comparable in volunteer-driven child advocacy and CASA-style operating model.
• Voices for Children (CASA San Diego): San Diego-based CASA affiliate recruiting and training volunteer advocates for foster children in court. Directly comparable in service model and reliance on a trained volunteer advocate workforce.
• National CASA & GAL Association for Children: The national umbrella organization for nearly 1,000 CASA and Guardian ad Litem programs across 49 states. Directly comparable as the parent network CASA of the South Plains belongs to, providing training, standards, and resources.

Others

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit serving young people, including those in or aging out of foster care. Comparable in mission to support vulnerable youth and reliance on local fundraising and corporate partnerships, though focused on after-school programming rather than court advocacy.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places site coordinators inside schools to support at-risk and foster-involved students. Comparable in wraparound support for vulnerable youth and coordination with public agencies, though operating in schools rather than courts.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit mentoring organization that recruits and trains community volunteers to support youth, including those in foster care. Comparable in volunteer-led youth mentoring mission and structured training programs, though not court-appointed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/casasouthplains
• Facebookfacebook.com/CASAoftheSouthPlains
• Instagraminstagram.com/casaofthesouthplains
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-of-the-south-plains

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