Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County is part of a large network that helps children in foster care. Volunteers like me spend time with a child or youth who is overseen by the Juvenile Court System. The Special Advocates are able to know the child's wants and needs and make them known to the court in ways that professionals often cannot due to their large caseloads. CASA makes permanence a priority for the children because research has found that many shifts in placement are not helpful. The volunteer Special Advocates work with professionals for what is best for the children.
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- EIN 33-0069334
- (714) 619-5151
- 765 The City Drive South Suite 300 Orange CA 92868 USA
- www.casaoc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Adult & Child Matching Programs, Children & Youth, Civil Rights, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Foster Care, Protection Against Abuse
Mission: Our Mission is to provide a powerful voice and a meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect and abandonment.
Target demographics: Youth aged 0-21 in the foster care system
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 1000 youth.
Geographic areas served: Orange County, California
Programs: CASA provides a powerful voice and a meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment by matching community volunteers to youth in foster care to become mentors and advocates for them, in and out of the court room.