Mission Statement: CASA of Santa Cruz County advocates for children and youth, providing court appointed volunteers so each child in the dependency and juvenile court system feels cared for and connected with the people, families, and resources they need to heal and flourish into adulthood.
Our Core Values
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Opportunity
We work to empower children and youth so that they flourish as they experience self-growth and healing.
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Compassion
We seek to create safe spaces of authenticity to join together in caring connection.
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Communidad
We strive to be led by the families and youth who have been under the jurisdiction of the court as we come together with all members of our community to empower healthy and thriving families and childhoods.
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Justice
We are committed to equity, leveling power differences, and empowering our community.
