CASA of Santa Barbara County
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- Who We Are
- Our Goal
- What We Do
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- Annual Report 2012
The goal of CASA of Santa Barbara County is to prevent abused, neglected, and abandoned children from becoming lost in the Juvenile Dependency system.
Community volunteers become powerful advocates for abused and neglected children, with training and support provided by CASA.
Volunteers come from all walks of life, and have one thing in common - they care about kids. We provide training and support for the vital services our volunteers give. We need more volunteers!
Call (805) 845-8364 or (805) 739-9102 to reach CASA staff. Extensions are the same for both main phone numbers
Meet our wonderful Board of Directors!
Click here to view our 11/12 annual report.
Our Mission
The Mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Barbara County is to assure a safe, permanent, nurturing home for every abused and/or neglected child by providing a highly trained volunteer to advocate for them in the court system.
- Profiles & Stories
- Volunteer Profile
- Child Profiles
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CASA volunteers change children's lives. Appointed by judges, they ensure that the needs of abused and neglected children are heard—in the community and in the courtroom.
Read stories about how CASA Volunteers make a difference in the lives of foster children.
If these video clips inspire you to donate or volunteer please contact us directly at 805-845-8364 or email us info@sbcasa.org
Success Stories
Meet some of the children and youth whose lives were changed by the intervention of a CASA volunteer.
- Volunteer Information
- Become a CASA Volunteer
- CASA Volunteer Job Description
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You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. We welcome people from all walks of life. We are simply looking for people who care about abused and neglected children.
As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained and well supported by professional staff to help you through each case. Read more about the job description of a CASA Volunteer.
contact us to receive more information on becoming a CASA volunteer
Frequently Asked Questions about CASA and becoming a volunteer.
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A child's voice. Lifted up. By you.
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Please help us serve more of our community's abused and neglected children—make a secure donation to CASA of Santa Barbara County today.
Please click to find a list of activities CASA kids like to enjoy with their volunteer advocate, any gift certificates or passes to the following would be appreciated!
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CASA exists because individuals and foundations in Santa Barbara County believe that advocacy for abused and neglected children is important - you can help!
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Annual Report FY 2012
Our volunteer advocates served 283 children last year, more than any prior fiscal year.
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Finding Happy Endings...
When Anna was only 3 years old, she was abandoned by her mother and placed in a foster home. Anna showed signs of severe neglect and physical abuse - she had scars on her body and her speech was extremely limited.