On Aug. 18, the Hon. Rebecca Connolly swore in 10 community more members as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in foster care or juvenile justice. This was upon their completion of the CASA 35-hour training program.
CASA of Santa Cruz County recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer Advocates who are matched one-on-one with a child in the county’s dependency (foster care) or juvenile justice court system. Advocates support and speak up for their assigned child throughout the duration of their case.
As officers of the Court, CASA volunteers spend 2–4 hours per week with their assigned child or youth, ensuring their needs are recognized, and their best interests are represented in the courtroom, at school, and in the community.
We encourage individuals from all cultures, professions, and ethnic and educational backgrounds to learn more and show up for a child or youth in our community.
For more information on how to become a CASA volunteer Advocate, please contact Clarita Cortes at (831) 761-2956, ext. 102, or visit www.casaofsantacruz.org/volunteer