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The children CASA serves have been removed from their homes and are placed in foster care while the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) works with the families in eliminating the risk factors that resulted in the removal. Children served by CASA volunteers range in age from birth to eighteen years of age. CASA of Central Texas is responsible for serving children in the counties geographically located between Austin and San Antonio, two major cities in Texas. As the total population in our counties rises, so does the number of reported cases of child abuse/neglect. In 2006, the combined child population in our counties was 90,566. Of these children, 4,098 were alleged victims of abuse/neglect and 706 children were removed from their homes and placed in state protective care (increased from 662 children in 2005) (The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 2006 Data Books). CASA of Central Texas served 228 of those 706 children - about 32% of those children in care. This was a great accomplishment but 478 children were left without that strong voice. Our goal is to provide a volunteer advocate for every child.