CASA Appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer
Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) Announces Angela White as President & Chief Executive Officer
San Antonio, TX – January 25, 2021 – Child Advocates San Antonio’s (CASA’s) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has named Angela White as its new President & CEO, effective February 1, 2021. White comes to CASA with a wealth of experience in the field of support programs within the child welfare field. She joins the team after an extensive career in leadership roles in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. White is well-known throughout the San Antonio community for her compassion, leadership ability, and collaborative spirit.
Angela White’s appointment comes at a critical time for the organization; referrals to CASA have stayed consistent throughout COVID-19, even while cases have become more complex. In the past few months, CASA has seen growth in the number of cases referred by the Bexar County Children’s Courts. We anticipate further referrals to come, as prolonged financial hardship and isolation are breeding grounds for potential child abuse and neglect.
In these challenging times, CASA’s Board of Directors considered the need to find someone who would lead with strength, as well as a focus on the core values of the agency: integrity, compassion, collaborative spirit, and a deep sense of commitment to serve children who have experienced neglect and abuse, Juanita Peláez-Prada, Board Chair of CASA, said.
“We found that person in Angela White,” said Peláez-Prada. “Angela’s enthusiasm, grace, wit, love of children, and compassionate leadership will promote and ensure the fulfillment of our mission: to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children so that they may have stability in a safe and loving home.”
White comes to CASA from her role as Chief Operating Officer of Chosen Care, a non-profit organization focused on helping children heal from trauma by strengthening their families. Prior to that role, White served as the Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Home, a non-profit substance addiction treatment center in San Antonio.
White has also held senior management positions within the private sector, in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States in various fields, including finance, SAP (IT) project implementation, sales and international customer service, manufacturing and compliance.
White holds a BA in Business and Finance from North Cheshire College (UK) and an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria (UK).
White comes to CASA with enthusiasm, stating, “I am absolutely delighted to accept the position of President & CEO at Child Advocates San Antonio. To be able to work with the dedicated and talented team already in place is a great opportunity. We will continue to build and grow the organization, so that more children within the Bexar County foster care system can have a Court Appointed Special Advocate. My professional experience in leadership and organizational growth, coupled with a deep personal connection to the mission, is a unique combination that allows me to bring exceptional value to CASA”.
About Child Advocates San Antonio
The mission of Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) is to recruit, train, and supervise court-appointed volunteer Advocates who provide constancy for abused and neglected children and youth while advocating for services and placement in safe and permanent homes. In FY2020, 751 CASA volunteers advocated on behalf of 1,883 children in foster care.
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A Message from Child Advocates San Antonio on National CASA/GAL Funding Termination On April 24, 2025, the National CASA/GAL Association announced that its federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice has been terminated. As a result, National CASA is suspending subaward disbursements, training programs, and technical assistance. The organization is actively appealing the decision and assessing what services it can continue to provide during this transition. Info from National CASA can be found here. We understand that this announcement may raise concerns in the community, and we want to provide reassurance and clarity regarding how this news affects Child Advocates San Antonio. First and foremost: There is no impact to our organization or our services. We are fully operational and remain committed to serving the children and families in our community with the same excellence, integrity, compassion, and commitment we have always shown. Here are key facts we want our supporters and the public to know: Our funding remains secure. Child Advocates San Antonio has a diverse and stable funding base that includes a healthy mix of public and private funding. No one funding stream exceeds 50% of our budget. You can access our recent financials HERE. Our stability comes from strong state support and our dedicated Bexar County community, which keeps Child Advocates San Antonio resilient and focused on serving children. We do not receive subawards from National CASA. The suspension of subaward disbursements has no bearing on our funding or ability to operate. Our training programs continue without interruption. Our comprehensive and high-quality Advocate training programs are fully intact. We do not require technical assistance from National CASA. Our team is experienced, well-resourced, and prepared to continue all programming. No cuts, no hiring freezes, no changes to our operations. We remain fully staffed and actively engaged in our mission to advocate for children in foster care. Our commitment to advocating for children in foster care is unwavering, and our services continue as usual. We want to be clear: Child Advocates San Antonio is strong, stable, and here to stay. CASA programs in Texas are strong, independent, and fully committed to children in foster care. While we’re aware of the situation with National CASA/GAL, it doesn’t impact the critical advocacy happening here. Our commitment is clear: we will stand with the children we serve—until they are safe, their voices are heard, and their futures are secure. Our focus, as always, is on advocating for the best interests of children and ensuring they have a voice in court. Public support at all levels, including individuals, ensures we remain strong, regardless of national developments. No matter what, our mission stays the same – every child deserves to be safe, cared for, and have their voice heard. CASA’s mission is as important as ever— children in foster care need advocates who will stand by them. Start your Advocate Journey today!
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