About This Business

The California CASA Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and advocacy for children and youth in the foster care system. With over 67,000 children in foster care in California, the association relies on volunteers to work one-on-one with these young individuals, advocating for their best interests and providing a stable relationship with a supportive adult. This transformative service has been shown to help children who have experienced abuse and neglect thrive, even in the face of significant trauma and hardship. The association's mission is to ensure that every foster child in California has access to this critical support. By listening, connecting, and advocating for these children, CASA volunteers can make a profound difference in their lives. As one volunteer noted, 'No child should ever feel alone or lost in the child welfare system. They need to know they have someone in their corner, someone looking out for their best interest.' The California CASA Association has decades of experience in advocacy and has seen firsthand the positive impact that CASA volunteers can have on the lives of foster children. One youth in foster care credited their CASA volunteer with helping them graduate from high school, secure a part-time job, and attend college, stating, 'This is ALL due to the advocating [my CASA volunteer] did for me and the special bond we share!' The association believes that by working together, adults in a child's life can provide the best possible support for their well-being and future success. By taking action and supporting the California CASA Association, individuals can help provide a voice and essential services for children and youth in the foster care system, ensuring they have a stable future. The organization's methods are centered around providing trained volunteers who can listen, connect, and advocate for foster children, and their results have demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach. As a parent who has benefited from the support of a CASA volunteer noted, 'I believe that children are better when all the adults in their lives work together. A CASA volunteer is that golden thread that keeps it all together.' The California CASA Association is committed to continuing its vital work in supporting foster children and youth, and invites individuals to join them in making a difference in the lives of these young people.