My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been a volunteer with CASA of Sonoma County for about a year and a half. In that time I have had the privilege of assisting three different families during their experiences with the child welfare system. Having the opportunity to interact with foster youth, biological parents, foster parents, social workers, educators, therapists, attorneys and many other professionals is an interesting, challenging and eye-opening experience. As a CASA, I work always to help advocate for what is in the best interest of the child, navigating a complex and flawed system along the way. What I have consistently found throughout this process is that ALL people are flawed and that at their core almost ALL people are good.

Working as a CASA requires that I put my heart on the line, choosing to do what I can to ease the burden of the children I work with. Often that means adopting their struggles and pain; helping them to feel that they have someone they can share with, rely on, and trust. There are days that I feel sad or frustrated, but then there are days when I feel so proud and excited about the progress one of my kids or their families are making. My eyes have been opened to the struggles faced in our community and to the many biases that exist.

CASA of Sonoma County provides a great support system to ensure you have guidance and direction throughout your experience. If you think that you have the heart and the skills to take on caring about a child, putting their best interest ahead of your own ideas, and making the time in your life to try to make a difference in their future then you might make an amazing child advocate. Reach out to CASA today to find out more!