We know that it can be hard to find the right resources to help the child(ren) and families in your case. This is a list of resources for you as an advocate that you might find helpful. (NOTE: Please consult with your supervisor before recommending or pursuing a particular resource with your CASA child(ren) or family.)
Websites for Finding Resources – Two websites that are very useful for finding local resources are https://www.findhelp.org/ and https://www.211texas.org/. If you don’t find what you are looking for on this page, these websites may help you find what you need.
Substance abuse rehabilitation and/or treatment is typically assigned by the court in these cases. Advocates should defer to the plan and treatment assigned and required by the court. If there are concerns about what the court has assigned, they should be addressed to the court in consultation with your supervisor.
Resource for advocates that may need to speak with children or teens about digital safety:
NetSmartz PowerPoints, Tip Sheets, & Videos (educational tools regarding children and adolescent online safety)
DFPS Texas Youth Connection – https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/txyouth/
Counseling
- Texans Recovering Together (FREE Counseling) – https://www.hotrmhmr.org/services/texans-recovering-together
- Advocacy Center for Crime Victims – https://advocacycntr.org
- Family Abuse Center Waco – https://www.familyabusecenter.org
- Starry Counseling – https://www.starry.org/Site/Services/Counseling-Program
- The Center for Children and Families – https://www.children-families.com
- Talitha Koum Parenting Program – https://www.talithakoum.org/parenting
- Enrichment Counseling – https://enrichmenttcs.com
- MHMR – https://www.hotrmhmr.org
Health
- Family Health Center: Good health card program – http://www.wacofhc.org/services/financial-services/
- Your Texas Benefits – https://yourtexasbenefits.com (This page allows you to learn and apply for state benefits including SNAP (formerly food stamps), WIC, TANF, Health Care, and Support Services)
- Caritas – caritas-waco.org Jennifer Lopez, 254-753-4593 ext 234, jjimenez@caritas-waco.org
Housing
- Compassion Ministries – http://compassionwaco.com
- Neighborworks Waco – https://www.nw-waco.org
- Grassroots Community Development – https://grassrootswaco.org
- Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition – http://www.heartoftexashomeless.org
- Waco Housing Authority – https://www.wacopha.org
- Home is Where OUR Heart is – https://wccc.tv/program/home-is-where-our-heart-is
- Home rehabilitation program – https://www.waco-texas.com/housing-rehab-assistance.asp
- Salvation Army – https://www.salvationarmytexas.org/waco
- Habitat for Humanity – https://wacohabitat.org
Jobs
- Mission Waco – https://missionwaco.org/mission-waco/
- Texas Workforce Commision – https://www.hotworkforce.com/home/individuals/find-a-job/
LGBTQ
- Waco Pride Network – http://wacopride.org
- DFPS Texas Youth Connection – https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/txyouth/
- Superior HealthPlan Resources Available for LGBTQ Youth – https://www.superiorhealthplan.com/content/dam/centene/Superior/Medicaid/PDFs/SHP_20174341-LGBTQ-Caseworker-Flyer-M-EN-ES-12222017.pdf
- CASA Deep Dive: Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care – https://texascasa.org/2019/06/24/casa-deep-dive-supporting-lgbtq-youth-in-foster-care/
- More Resources from Texas CASA – https://texascasa.org/2020/05/22/resources-continuing-education-for-lgbtq/
Transportation
- City of Waco bus schedule – https://www.waco-texas.com/transit/routes.asp#gsc.tab=0
- Working cars for working families – https://www.workingcarsforworkingfamilies.org
