Behind the front doors of nearly 900 Tarrant County homes this year, a child’s world will be turned upside down by abuse or neglect. As these children are thrust into a chaotic maze of unfamiliar courtrooms, new schools, and rotating foster homes, a staggering 400 of them are currently facing this trauma without a single consistent adult by their side. This April, for Child Abuse Prevention Month, and May, for National Foster Care Month, CASA of Tarrant County is sounding an urgent alarm to close this gap by identifying the specific neighborhood zip codes where the need for a stable, life-changing advocate has reached a critical breaking point.
The Geography of the Crisis: Top 10 Zip Codes
Data from 2025 identifies 10 specific ZIP codes with the highest number of cases of children requiring advocacy. These areas with the highest number of cases include Fort Worth, Arlington, Forest Hill, Edgecliff Village, White Settlement, and Benbrook areas, but there is a need throughout all of Tarrant County. CASA is calling on the Tarrant County community within these “high-priority” zones to step forward and provide the stability these children desperately need:
76112 (Meadowbrook)
76119 (McCart/Forest Hill)
76116 (Las Vegas Trail)
76104 (Van Zandt)
76102 (Downtown Fort Worth)
76133 (Edgecliff Village)
76106 (Meacham/Diamond Hill)
76110 (Ryan Place)
76010 (Central Arlington)
76115 (South Fort Worth/Seminary)
Addressing Profound Instability
Children in these areas often face a “new normal” defined by uncertainty and frequent changes in their homes, schools, and the adults responsible for their care. A CASA volunteer serves as the one constant adult presence, focusing on a single child to ensure their voice is heard in court.
The impact of having a dedicated advocate is significant: children with a CASA are less likely to re-enter the foster care system once they find a permanent home.
Become a CASA Volunteer Unfortunately, there are so many more abused and neglected children in Tarrant County that still need assistance, but many more CASA volunteers are needed to make this happen. This April, consider stepping up to make a difference by becoming a CASA volunteer. Training and support are provided to all volunteers. To learn more about these events, the services provided by CASA, or volunteering for CASA (as a court-appointed special advocate), visit SpeakUpForAChild.org.
Three Ways to Help Today through Digital Advocacy:
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Headline: You can change a child’s story with the power of your phone.
Body: Right now, 400 children in Tarrant County are waiting for a CASA volunteer – a constant adult to navigate the chaos of foster care with them. While our volunteers do the work on the ground, we need your help to help us find them.
TAG: You can also tag a friend in Tarrant County who would be an incredible “constant” for a child in need.
LEARN: Click the link in our bio to see if you can “Be the Constant” for a child in your own zip code by signing up for an information session at SpeakUpForAChild.org.
About CASA of Tarrant County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Tarrant County is an organization of volunteer advocates who stand up on behalf of children affected by abuse and neglect and increase the well-being of the children in foster care. Tarrant County has the third-highest confirmed number of cases of abuse and neglect in Texas. CASA recruits and trains people from all walks of life and every corner of Tarrant County to serve as volunteer advocates so that no child faces the uncertainty of foster care alone. By developing relationships with the child and their support system, helping to secure therapeutic services, and empowering the child’s social support network, our volunteers ensure the child’s voice is amplified in court. Currently CASA of Tarrant County has more than 400 active volunteers, but approximately 500 children each year still wait for a CASA volunteer. Visit SpeakUpForAChild.org to learn more and sign up to make a difference in a child’s future.
