by Kira Farrell | Mar 24, 2020 | News
Create a vision board: The CASA or the caregiver can provide the child with pictures from a magazine that reflect the child’s feelings or future aspirations. Then the CASA and their case child can assemble it together via FaceTime or Skype and plan to share it once...
by Kira Farrell | Mar 24, 2020 | News
An important note from CASA of Santa Barbara County and National CASA In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we have created a set of guidelines for CASA volunteers to remain in contact with the children they serve through “Virtual Visits”....
by Kira Farrell | Sep 27, 2019 | News
Top 10 reasons you should be a CASA volunteer Add volunteer experience to your resume Learn new job skills— interviewing, cultural awareness, verbal & written communication People who volunteer are happier, healthier & live longer To have fun—spend a few...
by Kira Farrell | Jun 7, 2018 | News
On Wednesday, June 6th, the Honorable Arthur A. Garcia swore in 14 community members as CASA volunteers—court-appointed special advocates for abused and neglected children. Many individuals attended the ceremony to support the new class of volunteers, including...
by Kira Farrell | Apr 26, 2018 | News
Courtesy of Santa Maria Times, to see the original article click here. To help raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month and to address the need for more advocates for children across the county, Aaron Pankratz began a four-day bike ride from Santa...