Orientation: Become a CASA Mentor

For a child who has been neglected or abused, the world is a lonely place. In Santa Cruz County there are more than 250 children living in foster care right now because they have suffered severe abuse or neglect at home. You can be a friend, a mentor, and a powerful voice in court for a child in foster care.  Join the more than 1,000 members of our community who have been trained to serve children in foster care as sworn officers of the court. Becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate means volunteering 3 to 5 hours a week to give a child the gift of your friendship, experience, and advocacy. You can change your life and the life of a child with one phone call. Call CASA at (831) 761-2956 to attend an informational orientation.

Orientations are held twice a month:

North County Orientations are held 5:30 –7p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. 

South County Orientations are held 5:30-7p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the CASA House.