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CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

813 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076

Adult (age 21 or above), be able to commit to seeing the child 2-4 hours a week for up to two years, has no felony convictions, not abuse alcohol or other substances, has a valid driver's license and car insurance(if candidate drives), not be on probation, not have any serious health concerns that could affect his/her ability to volunteer
Mon 9:00am - 5pm Tue 9:00am - 5pm Wed 9:00am - 5pm Thu 9:00am - 5pm Fri 9:00am - 5pm
(831) 761-2956

Voice - Main | Main Office

https://www.casaofsantacruz.org
[email protected]

English, Spanish

Attendance at informational meeting required; apply by phone or online for more information

No fee

Santa Cruz County, California

Description

Trains volunteers to work with children who have been removed from their homes, declared dependents of the court due to abuse, neglect or abandonment and placed in foster care.

Court Appointed Special Advocates work for a judge, alongside attorneys and social workers, as sworn officers of the court to advocate for children. Advocates receive an initial 35 hours of training and volunteer 10-15 hours per month on behalf of one child. The volunteer advocates on behalf of the child until the case is resolved.

Youth Services: Academic Support, Career Exploration and Development, Health and Wellness, Social-Emotional Support, Youth Leadership.

Stress Busters:
Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships (Foster Youth Only)

Providing organization

CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Court Appointed Special Advocates (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.

CASA volunteers devote 2-4 hours a week getting to know the child and gathering information from everyone involved in the child's case.