CASA volunteer Advocates are everyday people, trained by CASA and then appointed by judges to advocate for the safety of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Advocates are fully supported by a staff supervisor and are part of a team that works in the best interests of the child.
CASA volunteers devote 2-4 hours a week getting to know the child and gathering information from everyone involved in the child’s case. Advocates stay with each case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. Advocates are fully supported by a staff supervisor and are part of a team that works in the best interest of the child.
For many children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.
For many volunteers, CASA is a life-changing experience that brings personal fulfillment, as well as making a positive contribution in our community.
We encourage people from all cultures and professions and of all ethnic and educational backgrounds to learn more.
Volunteers must attend one information session and complete a pre-training interview in Watsonville before beginning the 35 hour training beginning on August 11.
Informational sessions are:
- Monday, July 7, 2014, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Erik’s DeliCafé, located at 1074 S. Green Valley Rd. in Watsonville
- Tuesday, July 8, 2014, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Bay Federal Credit Union, located at 3333 Clares St. in Capitola
- Wednesday, July 16, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at CASA, located at 813 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville
- Thursday, July 17, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at The Buttery, located at 702 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz
- Friday, July 18, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Surf City Coffee, located at 9105 Soquel Drive in Aptos
More information is available at www.casaofsantacruz.org. You may also RSVP for an information session at www.tinyurl.com/CASAorientation
Contact CASA of Santa Cruz County today at 831-761-2956, ext. 102 or casavolunteer@casaofsantacruz.org