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.

CASAs are volunteers of all backgrounds who make a commitment to advocate for the needs of the child or sibling group with whom they are matched. A CASA gets to know a child’s situation, …

CASAs are volunteers who are appointed by the court to advocate for dependent children/youth’s best interests and to “ensure each dependent child’s right to a safe, permanent home.” CASA volunteers …

There are two sides to the role that a CASA plays in the life of a foster child. On the legal side, CASAs have the ability to advocate for the child in court and school. This means that a CASA: CASAs also …

When you become a Court Appointed Special Advocate you can change the life of a child in foster care. Welcome! A Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer, or CASA, is a unique and extremely …

With over 189,000 lifetime members across 46 US states, CASA is a national powerhouse organization building power and improving the quality of life in working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, …

Casa de Amparo provides support for current and former foster youth age prenatal to 25 with life changing support and services.

Voices for Children's CASA volunteers served over 1,774 of these children between July 2022 and June 2023, highlighting both the immense need and the program's impact. Understanding California's …

Under her leadership, California CASA achieved major milestones, including securing a transformative $60 million state appropriation in 2022 to strengthen and expand CASA programs to serve more …

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