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Foster-care advocates ask county to fund longer-distance visits for Kendall County children
Summary
Hill Country CASA requested increased support to fund in-person visits for Kendall County children placed long distances across the state; commissioners suggested modest increases and asked staff to confirm current allocations and visitation commitments.
Hill Country CASA presented an infographic showing where Kendall County children placed in foster care were located across Texas and asked for county assistance to ensure court-ordered and casework visits occur at least every 90 days. The presenter said travel costs have risen and that maintaining family contact for out-of-county placements is essential to preservation of parent-child bonds.
Commissioners responded with modest suggested increases and questions about how the organization tracks placements and expenses. One commissioner proposed a $1,000 bump in county support; another urged staff to verify the CASA’s application and the number of children served by the program before expanding recurring funding.
