Legislative Advocacy Teams (LATs) work with Texas CASA to build relationships with legislators, develop policy agendas to improve the child welfare system in partnership with Texas CASA, and motivate and empower others in their program to advocate for those improvements. LATs are led by volunteer advocates and/or board members, and work with a staff liaison (Joanna Mendoza).

As a part of a LAT, CASA volunteers are able to advocate for children on a larger scale and work toward solutions to systemic problems they encounter in their role. This gives them the chance to be a voice of change not only for the children they serve, but for every child in the child protection system!

Child Welfare & Texas CASA Outcomes for the 89^th Legislative Session

Learn more about Session Priorities and Outcomes:  89th Legislative Session Priorities and Outcomes