The mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Barbara County is to assure a safe, permanent, nurturing home for all abused and/or neglected children by providing a highly trained volunteer to advocate for them in the court system.
WHAT WE DO
EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.
Collaborate
Collaborate with others that are in the child’s life to ensure their needs are met.
Engage
Engage with the child during regular weekly visits
Learn
Learn all that you can about the child and his or her family and life.
Recommend
Speak up for the child’s best interests in court. Make individualized recommendations to the court.
Report
Report what you have learned and observed to the court.
For many of the children we serve, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant in an otherwise chaotic life.
CASA Volunteers SHOW UP, STAND UP, & SPEAK UP.
Once appointed to a child’s case, CASA Volunteers are trained and supported to:
Mentor
Build a trusting relationship with the child and consistently SHOW UP by planning weekly in-person visits and activities.
Advocate
STAND UP for the child within the courtroom, classroom, and community to ensure they receive the services and resources they need to thrive.
Report
Gather information, SPEAK UP, and submit written reports directly to the court to assist in making decisions in the best interest of the child.
