Advocate of the Month | Yvonne Tsao

Yvonne describes her shorter term case, “Family maintenance cases usually involve a youth who’s been reunified with their family of origin or with another guardian where permanency is the plan. The court monitors the family for six months to make sure the parent or guardian is complying with everything they’re supposed to do.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Court Appointed Special Advocates

Becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a rewarding and important volunteer opportunity. CASAs are community volunteers who advocate for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned and are in the care of the foster care system.

Advocate of the Month | Vonette Carter

Vonette’s advocacy has helped Abby navigate the process of securing a California State ID, opening a bank account, visiting colleges, applying for scholarships, and writing her first resume. Vonette beams with pride as she describes coaching Abby on walking into a local business to apply for a job. “She crushed it when she spoke to the manager and asked for a job!!”

Advocate of the Month | Carrie Yanez

How to Become a CASA Volunteer: Step-by-Step Guide

Myths About Being A CASA Volunteer

Advocate of the Month | Dan Oliver

A Day in the Life of a CASA Volunteer

Balancing CASA Volunteering and a Full-Time Job

Advocate of the Month | Nadine Turner

CASA Volunteer Training: What to Expect

Benefits of Being a CASA

Advocate of the Month | Steffanie Belasco

Advocate of the Month | Heather Gil-Lastrina