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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are community volunteers who work one-on-one with children and youth in the foster care, juvenile probation, and/or truancy court systems. CASA volunteers devote a few hours a week getting to know a child, gathering information from everyone involved in the child's life, and works as part of a team for the best interest of the child or youth. Advocates help youth and caregivers access resources to meet their needs and provide opportunities for healing.

CASA of Santa Cruz County recruits, screens, trains, matches, and supervises these community volunteers to advocate for our community's youth in the Santa Cruz County Court System.


Impact Stories

As we move into fall and settle into a new school year, I am grateful to share with you some moments of joy and connection from the first quarter of our fiscal year. From celebrating the hard-earned accomplishments of the amazing youth we serve to gathering with friends at Imagine! 2026, there is so much to look back on with appreciation. Thank you for helping make these moments possible.

Soon after becoming a CASA Advocate a little over a year ago, Mary was matched with a five-year-old girl, Lucy*, who had been removed from her mother’s care. From the beginning, Mary understood that in order to support Lucy, building a trusting relationship with her mom would be important.

If you work for a company, organization, a utility, or the federal government, you may have the opportunity to participate in a workplace giving program.

Workplace giving programs provide a seamless and effective channel for our volunteers and supporters to contribute to our cause. Through initiatives like payroll deductions, matching gifts, company grants, and donations for volunteer hours, you can maximize your support of CASA and the children we serve while aligning with your company's commitment to social responsibility.

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