CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
LIFTING THE VOICES OF
CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
CASA provides trained dedicated advocates to support children and youth in foster care, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met in court and beyond.
Butte County | Glenn County | Shasta County | Tehama County
Help change a child’s story.
We connect children and youth in foster care with trained volunteers who advocate for their well-being.
These volunteers stand by their side, helping them navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. From courtrooms to classrooms, CASA ensures that each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and their future is brighter.
“To give a child a CASA volunteer is to give them a voice. To give them a voice is to give them hope, and to give them hope is to give them the world.”
Serving Butte, Glenn, Shasta, and Tehama Counties
Our work spans four counties, reaching children and youth in foster care across these areas, with a commitment to expanding support as resources grow. CASA services include:
Advocacy for CHILDREN & YOUTH IN Foster CARE
CASA volunteers speak up for the best interests of children and youth in foster care and provide a stable presence in their lives. They help give a child self-confidence and build resiliency while they advocate for their best interest in court, in school, and the community.
Volunteer Recruitment & Training
CASA volunteers are everyday community members from all walks of life and every level of experience. CASA volunteers must be 21 years old, pass background clearances, complete 40 hours of standardized training, and a minimum one year commitment.
Personalized Support for Each Case
Every child and youth in foster care has unique needs. CASA provides personalized advocacy to help ensure each child receives the support they need to move forward.
Collaboration with Legal & Educational Systems
CASA works closely with legal professionals and educational systems to help protect the rights of children and youth in foster care and support their needs across all areas of life.
Be a voice for
the vulnerable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Help someone by just being you! CASA volunteers are everyday community members from all walks of life and every level of experience who dedicate their time to support a child in foster care.
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CASA volunteers must be 21 years old, pass background clearances, complete 40 hours of standardized training, and a minimum one year commitment.
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The amount of time could vary, but on average CASA volunteers spend 10 hours each month, for a minimum of one year. The hours an advocate spends with the child are flexible.
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CASA volunteers speak up for the best interests of youth in foster care and provide a stable presence in their lives. They help give a child self-confidence and build resiliency while they advocate for their best interest in court, in school, and the community.
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Being a CASA volunteer is rewarding and meaningful. It’s a great way to “give back” to your community and make a life-long difference for very vulnerable children!
Learn more about CASA
No child should navigate
foster care alone.
Donate today to help CASA expand its
impact and reach more children in need.
Interested in getting
involved with CASA!
Simply fill out this form or contact our office and someone from the CASA team will get back to you.
Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to maintaining strict confidentiality.
Give us a call at
1 (844) 254-CASA