About the Nonprofit
Visit Our Website Nonprofit Category: R - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program recruits, trains, and supports volunteer advocates as a powerful voice for the best interest of abused and neglected children during the court process, in order to help every child ultimately thrive in a stable and permanent home.
In support of our mission, CASA of Contra Costa County is committed to:
- Reducing the number of children and youth who are on our wait list who need a CASA volunteer today.
- Ensuring effective networking with the Contra Costa County Juvenile Court, Children and Family Services, the Child Abuse Prevention Council, and other agencies.
- Advocating for the rights and needs of all children and youth, regardless of race, religion, disability or sex.
- Providing a 40-hour training program to educate volunteers about the duties and responsibilities of becoming an advocate for abused and neglected children.
- Providing supervision, case consultation, in-service training, and team support to volunteers.
- Increasing public awareness of CASA and the needs of abused and neglected children and youth.
- Nurturing the development of a culturally competent and diverse organization.
Events
Evening of Promise 2023 on October 21, 2023
Evening of Promise on October 22, 2022
Evening of Promise on October 9, 2021
Evening of Promise Gala on October 19, 2019