- California CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association ensures that children youth in the foster care system have a voice and the services they need for a stable future
- Voices for Children | CASA Volunteers for Foster Children
What is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)? Children in foster care have experienced abuse and neglect Once they enter the dependency system in San Diego and Riverside County, their world suddenly includes court hearings, social workers, attorneys, and often new homes and schools
- Court-Appointed Special Advocate - CASA - SanDiegoCounty. gov
CASAs are volunteers who are appointed by the court to advocate for dependent children youth’s best interests and to “ensure each dependent child’s right to a safe, permanent home ” CASA volunteers undergo extensive background checks and participate in 35 hours of training prior to serving as a CASA
- National CASA GAL Association for Children - Change a Childs Story™
Court Appointed Special Advocate® (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests This best-interest advocacy makes a life-changing difference for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, many of whom are in foster care
- Local Programs — California CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates . . .
California has 44 CASA programs serving 53counties where 99%of the youth in foster care reside Each program recruits and trains CASA volunteers in their community to ensure kids in foster care get the support and services they need and deserve
- About Voices for Children | CASA Program San Diego County
Since 1980, Voices for Children has transformed lives of foster children through CASA volunteers in San Diego Riverside Counties Learn about our mission
- Get Involved – Make a Difference Today - California CASA
Join California CASA to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children Make a difference in a child's life through advocacy, support, and community involvement
- Become a CASA Volunteer | San Diego County Child Advocate
CASAs are volunteers of all backgrounds who make a commitment to advocate for the needs of the child or sibling group with whom they are matched A CASA gets to know a child’s situation, communicates with professionals on the case, and makes sure the child’s needs are being met
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