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COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES | CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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Resource Name:COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES | CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES

address

813 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076

Eligibility

Open to adults ages 21 and older. Must commit to 2-4 hours per week (10-15 hours per month) for up to 2 years. Must have no felony convictions, no active probation status, and no substance abuse history. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance (if driving for volunteer duties). Must be in good health to fulfill volunteer responsibilities.

Hours

Mon 9am - 5pm Tue 9am - 5pm Wed 9am - 5pm Thu 9am - 5pm Fri 9am - 5pm
(831) 761-2956

Voice

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Main | Main Office

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

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

Fees

No fee

Service area

Santa Cruz County, California

Trains and recruits volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to advocate for children in the foster care system who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Provides comprehensive 35-hour initial training to prepare volunteers to serve as sworn officers of the court. Facilitates ongoing advocacy alongside judges, attorneys, and social workers to support child welfare until case resolution.

Last assured

08/04/2026

Providing organization

CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Trains and recruits community volunteers to provide court-appointed advocacy for children and youth involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Supports the safety, well-being, and best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.