Casa Of Denton County, Inc.

What Casa Of Denton County, Inc. does

CASA of Denton County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in February 1992 and headquartered at 614 N. Bell Avenue in Denton, Texas. Its sole core product is a court advocacy program in which trained community volunteers are appointed by Denton County district court judges to serve as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for children in Child Protective Services (CPS) cases involving abuse or neglect. Volunteers are recruited from the community and complete a 30+ hour pre-service training through the organization's Advocacy Academy before being matched with a child for a minimum 18-month commitment, during which they investigate the case, monitor the child's safety and well-being, and make recommendations to the court. According to 2025 impact data, 99% of CASA volunteer recommendations were accepted by judges and juries, and fewer than 1% of children served re-entered the child welfare system within six months of case closure.

The organization operates with a small professional staff of approximately 24 full-time employees supplemented by a network of up to 250 volunteer advocates; 156 were active as of 2025, down from 267 pre-COVID. CASA of Denton County is one of 72 CASA programs in Texas and part of the broader National CASA/GAL Association network of more than 1,000 programs nationwide, receiving funding and operational support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), United Way of Denton County, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. It does not sell any products or services; the revenue model is entirely philanthropic, comprising individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Exeter Finance, LeadsOnline, Irwin Steel), planned giving/bequests, three annual fundraising events (Evening of Elegance gala, Pulling for Kids sporting clay tournament, Handbags for Hope bingo event), affiliate programs (Kroger Community Rewards, Thrift for Good), and named donor programs (Care4Kids, Heroes of Hope monthly giving, Fund a Child).

The GTM motion is community-led: the organization recruits volunteers and donors through information sessions, faith-based partnerships (Blue Sunday), community presentations, and digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, email newsletter). Distribution of services is exclusively through court appointment by Denton County judges, with no other channel for service delivery. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is entirely human-labor-driven by trained volunteers supported by casework supervisors, program coordinators, and a volunteer manager.

Name

Casa Of Denton County, Inc.

Legal name

CASA of Denton County, Inc.

Website

https://casadenton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CASA of Denton County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that recruits and trains community volunteers to serve as court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem advocates for children in Denton County, Texas, who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), 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

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Denton

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute monetary gifts at various levels ($25-$2,500) to support recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteer advocates who serve children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Giving: Corporate partners sponsor fundraising events (Evening of Elegance, Pulling for Kids, Handbags for Hope) and make direct monetary donations. Matching gift programs from employers also contribute.
3. Planned Giving and Bequests: Donors can include CASA in their estate planning through bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and life insurance policies.
4. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including North Texas Giving Day, Evening of Elegance gala, Pulling for Kids sporting clay tournament, and Handbags for Hope bingo event.
5. Kroger Community Rewards: Shoppers designate CASA as their Kroger Plus card community reward beneficiary, earning donations from eligible purchases.
6. Grants: Funding received from National CASA/GAL Association, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), United Way of Denton County, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

CASA of Denton County recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (Guardian Ad Litem) for children in the Denton County child welfare system due to abuse or neglect. Volunteers investigate cases, monitor placements, and make recommendations to judges, supported by a 30+ hour pre-service Advocacy Academy and ongoing casework supervision.

Product overview

CASA of Denton County is a nonprofit organization operating a single court advocacy program as its core service. The organization recruits and trains community volunteers (CASA advocates) through its Advocacy Academy to serve as Guardian Ad Litem for children in the child welfare system. Supporting programs include the Champions for CASA auxiliary group, Legislative Advocacy Team, and various fundraising events (Evening of Elegance, Pulling for Kids, Handbags for Hope). Donor programs include Fund a Child, Care4Kids, and Heroes of Hope monthly giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Care4Kids: A fund that provides direct support for children's needs such as birthday presents, back-to-school items, swim lessons, and other necessities.
• Heroes of Hope
• Fund A Child

Products and services

• Court Advocacy Program Court-appointed volunteer advocates who serve as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for children in foster care due to abuse or neglect, investigating cases and making recommendations to judges regarding safety, permanency, and well-being.
• CASA Volunteer Training (Advocacy Academy) Comprehensive 30+ hour pre-service training program that equips community volunteers with knowledge and skills to serve as effective court advocates for children, followed by ongoing support from Casework Supervisors.
• Care4Kids Program Donor-supported fund providing direct needs for children in CASA care such as birthday presents, back-to-school items, swim lessons, and holiday gifts.
• Fund a Child Campaign Campaign to fund one full year of court advocacy for one child (approximately $2,500) through donations, paired with stories of children impacted by CASA services.
• Heroes of Hope Monthly Donor Program Monthly recurring donation program providing consistent support for CASA's advocacy services and mission to fight child abuse.
• Evening of Elegance Annual multi-course gala dinner with auctions celebrating CASA's mission, with over 20 years of history as a major fundraising event.
• Pulling for Kids Sporting Clay Tournament Annual sporting clay shooting tournament presented by LeadsOnline, with over 20 years of history as a major fundraising event.
• Handbags for Hope Bingo event with designer handbag prizes, first introduced in 2025 as a fundraising event.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of final hearing recommendations were accepted by judges/juries in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• National CASA/GAL AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational CASA/GAL Association provides program guidance, training resources, legislative advocacy, and funding to local CASA programs. CASA of Denton County is a member agency.
• Texas CASA, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas CASA supports and represents CASA programs across Texas, providing training, advocacy at the state level, and connecting the 72 programs serving 214 Texas counties.
• Exeter FinancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerExeter Finance is the corporate presenting sponsor for Care4Kids fund, supporting direct needs of children in CASA care such as birthday presents, back-to-school items, and swim lessons.
• LeadsOnlinemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeadsOnline is the presenting sponsor for the annual Pulling for Kids sporting clay tournament, a major fundraising event.
• Irwin SteelmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIrwin Steel is the presenting sponsor for the Handbags for Hope event, a bingo fundraiser with designer handbag prizes.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows shoppers to designate CASA of Denton County to receive donations from their purchases.
• Thrift for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrift for Good donates a portion of proceeds from designated sales to CASA of Denton County.
• Children's Advocacy Center for North TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that works on criminal abuse cases, providing counseling and essential services for child victims and their families. CASA regularly partners with this organization.
• Denton County Friends of the FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing shelter, therapy, intervention and outreach services to victims of domestic violence and their families.
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDFPS investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. If a child is determined to be in imminent danger, DFPS removes them from their home and places them in foster care. CASA works with DFPS on cases.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: A large national nonprofit operating volunteer mentoring programs for youth; comparable as a similarly structured volunteer-led youth mentorship organization, though focused on mentoring rather than court advocacy.
• National CASA/GAL Association: The umbrella organization for the CASA network; comparable as the national body that supports, trains, and funds CASA of Denton County and 1,000+ other local CASA programs.

Regional players

• Texas CASA, Inc. State-level association representing 72 CASA programs across 214 Texas counties; comparable as a regional coordinator providing training, advocacy, and shared services to CASA of Denton County.

Emerging players

• Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas: A Denton County-area partner organization providing counseling and forensic services for child abuse victims; comparable as a regional child welfare service provider that CASA of Denton County regularly coordinates with on overlapping cases.
• Denton County Friends of the Family: A Denton County nonprofit providing shelter, therapy, and intervention for domestic violence victims; comparable as a co-located social services organization serving overlapping at-risk family populations.

Direct peers

• CASA of Collin County: Another North Texas CASA affiliate; directly comparable as a peer local program running the same volunteer-driven GAL model for children in the child welfare system.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire: A state CASA association outside Texas; comparable as a peer CASA organization running the same volunteer Guardian Ad Litem model for children in state custody.
• CASA of Tarrant County: A neighboring Texas CASA affiliate serving Tarrant County children in foster care; directly comparable as a local CASA program recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer court advocates.
• Child Advocates (Houston): A Texas-based nonprofit providing volunteer court advocates for abused and neglected children in Harris County; directly comparable as a CASA-equivalent organization serving children in the child welfare system.
• Voices for Children (Texas): A Texas CASA affiliate serving Central Texas; directly comparable as a peer local CASA program with similar volunteer recruitment, training, and GAL services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CASADenton
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@casadenton768
• Facebookfacebook.com/casadentontx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casaofdentoncounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/casa_denton
• TikToktiktok.com/@casadenton

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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