CALIFORNIA CASA

The California Court Appointed Special Advocates Association provides direct services to 44 local CASA programs in 52 counties across the state so they can recruit, train and oversee thousands of CASA volunteers making a difference in the lives of children in foster care. California CASA is one of 49 state CASA organizations across the United States and is a member of National CASA/GAL.

Advocacy
We provide leadership at the state level, communicating the CASA mission and message to the State Legislature, Governor, and other elected officials, using our collective voice to speak up for policies and legislation to benefit children and youth in the foster care system.

Funding
We identify funding and partnership opportunities to meet the needs and goals of local CASA programs so they can recruit more volunteer advocates, increase awareness in their communities, and help more children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

Training
Our training programs, featuring expert lecturers and child-welfare specialists, range from an annual multi-day leadership conference for Executive Directors/CEOs to webinars and in-person classes for CASA staff and volunteers to specialized training on such subjects as juvenile justice, DEI, and organizational development.

Networking
We bring together CASA leadership, staff, and volunteers through multiple communication channels, including in-person and online gatherings. As a central contact point for 44 CASA programs, California CASA ensures the collective tools, knowledge, best practices, and high professional standards of our network are shared statewide.

Awareness
We raise the visibility of the CASA mission and the needs of children and youth in foster care through large-scale, statewide marketing campaigns, public service announcements, social media outreach, public relations, and strategic partnerships.