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Dallas CASA calls for volunteers amid shakeup in foster care system
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by David Goins , NBC5 DFW
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Dallas CASA, which helps children navigate the foster care system, says the need for volunteers is heightened now. It comes after a week of turmoil that saw the Texas foster care agency remove the private company overseeing Dallas County cases. Kathleen LaValle says the current moment requires t...
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Key takeaway Kathleen LaValle says the current moment requires those interested in volunteering to step up.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC5 DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Dallas CASA, which helps children navigate the foster care system, says the need for volunteers is heightened now. It comes after a week of turmoil that saw the Texas foster care agency remove the private company overseeing Dallas County cases. Kathleen LaValle says the current moment requires t...
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