Court Appointed Special Advocates | CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Resource Name:Court Appointed Special Advocates | CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Court Appointed Special Advocates
address
813 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076
Eligibility
Open to adults ages 21 and older.
Must commit to 2–4 hours per week (10–15 hours per month) for up to 2 years.
Must have no felony convictions, no active probation status, and no substance abuse history.
Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance (if driving for volunteer duties).
Must be in good health to fulfill volunteer responsibilities.
Required documents
Full criminal background check, additional screening for all advocates is required
Driver's license and vehicle insurance
Hours
Community connections are made Sunday-Saturday during the daytime.
831-761-2956
Voice
·Phone
Application process
Attendance at informational meeting required
Apply by phone or online for more information
Fees
No fee
Service area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Trains and recruits volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to advocate for children in the foster care system who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Provides comprehensive 35-hour initial training to prepare volunteers to serve as sworn officers of the court. Facilitates ongoing advocacy alongside judges, attorneys, and social workers to support child welfare until case resolution.
Last assured
08/04/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers to advocate for youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.