by Kira Farrell | Jan 5, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
Anna is six-years-old. She entered the foster care system before Christmas. She and her younger sisters came to the attention of CWS when neighbors reported them wandering the neighborhood, asking for food, and unsupervised. When Anna was removed from her home, the...
by Kira Farrell | Dec 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Every year volunteers make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children in Santa Barbara County foster care… And it has made a difference in the life of five-year old Isabella. Thanks to her CASA Kelly, Isabella is getting ready to celebrate...
by Kira Farrell | Nov 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Go beyond your scope of work and capabilities. Be the best that you can be!” These wise words were spoken by a CASA volunteer to her 18 year old CASA youth, Anthony. The two met when Anthony was 16 and having a difficult time. She assured him that he was...
by Kira Farrell | Nov 15, 2016 | Swearing-In, Uncategorized
On Tuesday November 14, 2016 Judge Garcia Swore-in 12 new advocates to help serve children in Santa Barbara County. CASA of Santa Barbara is thrilled to have this new group of volunteers help us reach our goal of serving every child on our priority waitlist. Currently...
by Kira Farrell | Nov 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
“My kiddo is now 18 and in transitional housing. I met her when she was 12. She was suicidal since the age of 10. She recently admitted to me that she never thought she would live to see 18. There were times of crisis where I would ask, “Will you live one more day...
