Joe Gagen

Texas CASA CEO Joe Gagen of Austin said Needham "has distinguished herself through accuracy and honesty in reporting on children's situations as well as her ethical, professional approach to volunteerism.
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"Texas children who find themselves in the court system depend on so many people to ensure their safety and success -- from Children's Protective Service caseworkers and judges to CASA volunteers who advocate their best interest," Gagen said.

Joe Gagen, CEO of Texas CASA, traveled from Austin to Bonham to train fifteen volunteers, board members and staff from the Fannin County Children's Center and CASA of Grayson County in how to be effective legislative advocates.

Through interactive discussion, an informative Powerpoint presentation and instructional handouts, Gagen explained how local advocates can inform lawmakers about their personal experiences with the child welfare system in order to make improvements and ultimately make things better for children, youth and families.

"Joe did a great job of teaching us about taking our advocacy for kids to a new level," said Sandy Barber of the Fannin County Children's Center.

Joe Gagen, Chief Executive Officer, Texas CASA, Austin
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Joe Gagen, Chief Executive Office, Texas CASA, Austin
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Joe Gagen, Chief Executive Officer, Texas CASA, Austin

Legislative Advocacy Training ... Joe Gagen, CEO of Texas CASA, recently trained fifteen volunteers, board and staff on how to be effective advocates for abused and neglected children with state and federal lawmakers. more ...

Melanie Grammar and Texas CASA CEO Joe Gagen

Local Child Advocate Earns Statewide Recognition

A local child advocate has earned statewide recognition for her efforts on behalf of abused and neglected children.

Texas CASA Inc., Cathy Allen, Megan Ferland, Joe Gagen,
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Joe Gagen became Texas CASA's CEO on July 7.Some of his top priorities will be boosting fundraising and expanding the group's geographic scope.View Larger

A statewide nonprofit based in Austin has hired a new CEO.

Joe Gagen comes to Texas CASA Inc. after spending more than decade as a consultant to Texas children's advocacy groups.He started as CEO July 7.
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Gagen replaces former CEO Megan Ferland, who left Texas CASA to take a job as president of the Denver-based Colorado Children's Campaign.
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During his first year, Gagen says he wants to boost the nonprofit's fundraising efforts and consider serving all 254 Texas counties.
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An increasing number of kids -- especially from urban areas -- are entering the child protective services system, Gagen says.

Joe Gagen

Chief Executive Officer jgagen@texascasa.org

Guest panelists included The Honorable Darlene Byrne, Travis County District Judge; The Honorable Garnet Coleman, Texas House of Representatives; Ms. Joyce James, Assistant Commissioner of Child Protective Services; The Honorable Elliott Naishtat, Texas House of Representatives; Mr. Ryan Sullivan, Chief of Staff for the Honorable Carlos Uresti, Texas Senate; and Mr. Joe Gagen, Chief Executive Officer of Texas CASA.