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Become a CASA

California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association ensures that children & youth in the foster care system have a voice and the services they need for a stable future.

A CASA volunteer, or Court Appointed Special Advocate, works one-on-one with a foster youth, advocating for their best interest. Having a stable relationship with a supportive adult can help children who have experienced abuse and neglect do well, even when they have faced significant trauma and hardship.

With more than 67,000 children and youth in foster care, the highest in the nation, we need your help to provide every foster child in California with the transformative service and support of a CASA volunteer.

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CASA Stories

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“I volunteer because no child should ever feel alone or lost in the child welfare system. Foster care can be difficult and scary for a child. They need to know they have someone in their corner, someone looking out for their best interest. It has been the best volunteer experience of my life.”

— David H., CASA Volunteer

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“My CASA Nancy stuck with me through many ups and downs, especially helping with school for the past two years. I’m now 18, graduated from high school, with a part-time job, living in a stable foster home, and attending college. This is ALL due to the advocating Nancy did for me and the special bond we share!”

— Youth in Foster Care

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“I believe that children are better when all the adults in their lives work together. A CASA volunteer is that golden thread that keeps it all together. Because she came into my daughter’s life, I was able to focus on myself to heal and change the way I needed to for reunification with my children. I am forever grateful.”

— Parent