Every Child Deserves Someone Who Cares

Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers

Do you have a few hours a week to make a difference for a child in foster care?  You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA volunteers 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.

A CASA volunteer spends time with his or her child each week (2-4 hours on average), offering friendship and emotional support while helping the child rebuild trust and self-esteem, as well as gathering information from everyone involved in the child’s case. Although there is a great need for bilingual and male volunteers, we always encourage people from all cultures and professions and of all ethnic and educational backgrounds to learn more.

Use the skills you’ve developed over your lifetime to make a difference in the life of a child in foster care.  Learn more at www.tinyurl.com/CASAworks.

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Upcoming Informational sessions are:

• Tuesday, December 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Zizzo’s Coffee, 3555 Clares St. in the Brown Ranch Shopping Center, Capitola
• Wednesday, December 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at CASA, located at 813 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville
• Thursday, December 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. at The Buttery, located at 702 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz
• Tuesday, December 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Starbucks, 2024 Freedom Blvd. in Freedom

RSVP for an information session at www.tinyurl.com/CASAorientation

For information contact: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Cruz County www.casaofsantacruz.org • Phone: (831) 761-2956 www.tinyurl.com/CASAworks email: casavolunteer@casaofsantacruz.org