Foster Children of Val Verde County Now Have a Voice Thanks to CASA

Eddie Martinez
Jun 21
1 min read

CASA of Val Verde Interim Exec.Director Carmen Abreu (far left), and Volunteer Supervisor Megan Martinez (far right), and two CASA volunteers at CASA of Val Verde Grand Opening.

In Val Verde County there are 42 children in foster care, and each has their own story and unique set of needs. The process of being removed from home, having court appearances, and meeting new people in a new school can be traumatic and inhibit a child’s sense of safety and confidence. Volunteer Supervisor for CASA of Val Verde, Megan Martinez, wants to help ease the kids they serve over these hurdles and give them a chance to "thrive, not just survive."

CASA of Val Verde is the 74th official group to join the larger network known as Texas CASA, and is led by Interim Executive Director Carmen Abreu.

CASA's lifeblood is it's volunteers, who are assigned to children's cases without being legal or social work experts. They are simply willing to help.

To become a volunteer, you can fill out this form to be contacted.

OR email: Volunteer@casaofvalverde.org.

OR call their office: (830) 313-7007.

You can learn more at CASA of Val Verde's website: CASAofValVerde.org

Keep up with CASA of Val Verde on Facebook.

You can also visit CASA of Val Verde in-person at 317 S Main St in Del Rio.

Office hours are 9AM - 12 Noon Monday to Friday, and Tuesday evening 5 - 8PM.

Carmen Abreu holds a City of Del Rio Proclamation naming June 13, 2025 "CASA Day".

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