Ep 26 - The Voice for Children: How CASA of Collin County Protects Kids in Crisis

What happens when a child is removed from their home due to abuse or neglect? Who stands beside them when they need an advocate most?

In this powerful episode of Heart of the Hustle, I sat down with Natasha Bywater, a passionate leader at CASA of Collin County—a nonprofit that trains volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates for children navigating the foster care system.

These advocates aren’t just volunteers—they’re often the only consistent adult in a child’s life while they move through a complicated legal system.

✨ CASA has served thousands of children in Collin County, giving them a voice in the courtroom, in school, and in life.

We talk about:
-What CASA is and how it works in the child welfare system
-Why CASA volunteers are often a child’s only constant during foster care
-Real stories of transformation through advocacy
-How trauma-informed care changes everything
-What’s required to become a CASA
-Why North Texas Giving Day matters for their mission
-How YOU can get involved—whether by volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness

This episode is for anyone who believes every child deserves a voice—and a chance.

💚 Support CASA of Collin County: casaofcollincounty.org
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