Meet Debbie! She became an advocate in 2013 and a Peer Supervisor in 2017. She loves to travel, go hiking and is currently learning to play the ukulele.

VOM-NovLr (1).png — Meet LaRay! She has been an Advocate for 11 years. For 34 years, she has always cared for children one way or another. Thank you for all that you do!

Congratulations to our new Court Appointed Special Advocates!! Last night our amazing community members were sworn in by Judge Etezadi at our second zoom graduation.

Thank you for stepping up to make sure children and youth in our community have someone who speak up for their best interests.

fall — Happy Halloween from CASA of San Mateo County! #SquadGhouls

Untitled design (13).png — Thank you to all of our Peer Supervisors for continuing to support our youth, volunteers and Program Managers during these difficult times. Peer Supervisors are an important part of our CASA family. Peer Supervisor are experienced CASA volunteers who after taking additional training to become Peer Supervisors, team up with Program Managers to offer invaluable support to volunteers. Let’s hear it for our Peer Supervisors!

Congratulations to our Summer 2020 Class! Our newest group of Court Appointed Special Advocates and the very first to complete our training completely online. Thank you to Judge Etezadi for swearing in our new CASA volunteers and thank you volunteers for the hard work you have done and all you will do for our CASA youth!!

Matching Gift Campaign.png — Having to cancel our largest annual fundraiser in August leaves CASA with a deficit in our budget...while the needs of children in foster care in San Mateo County has never been greater. Please join a group of generous supporters who have pledged a $75,000 matching gift fund and help change a child's life. Click the image for more details.

VOM JulyHCL (1).png — Meet Melissa! She has been a CASA advocate for 8 months. Melissa’s passion is to work with children. She has been working with children for five years now, and hopes to become a school counselor.

VOM JulyHCL.png — *Volunteer of the month: July*

Meet Hillary! She has been a CASA advocate for 20+ years (THANK YOU Hillary!!). In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandkids, gardening and running!

Read today!

CASA of SMC's response to recent events about racial and economic injustices and social unrest in our country. Please read for our statement and for a list of resources to learn more.

https://conta.cc/2U1v8lJ

Read CASA of SMC's statement regarding the US Supreme Court's ruling on LGBTQ rights.

https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:91438ee0-a513-4034-b8eb-4dcfe4af030d#pageNum=1

CASA of San Mateo County stands in solidarity with our Black youth in foster care and on probation and the entire African-American community. We will continue to amplify the voices of our youth and stand against racism, inequity, violence and injustice. Black Lives Matter

*June is Pride Month*

We often talk about the benefits that foster children gain from having a CASA volunteer, but this beautiful quote shows that the transformations are mutual. “In short, my life has been enriched by being part of a child's life as she learns and grows. Whatever hopes I may have once harbored about playing the hero in another's life have been subverted by the dawning recognition that my CASA child is MY hero, who inspires me through her growth, her challenges, and her life.” - Local volunteer

Upcoming Orientations 518.png — We kicked off our new virtual orientations recently. Join us at one of our upcoming virtual orientations to learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer:
May 28th at 6pm
June 3 at Noon
June 9 at Noon
Contact us today to sign up!

partnership with box.jpg — *Partnership with Box*

Thanks Box.org for helping us spread the word that anyone can make a difference in the life of a child in foster care!

may 6.png — *May is National Foster Care Month*

May is National Foster Care Month. We want to acknowledge, honor, and thank all the kindhearted individuals who help children and youth in foster care each day.
We want to thank the foster parents, family members, CASA volunteers, legislators, child welfare professionals, and other members of our communities who are passionately helping these kids find a forever home and provide stability in their lives..

thank you volun.jpg — *Volunteer appreciation week!!*

We could not do the work that we do without our incredible team of volunteers. Thank you for your commitment to our community's most vulnerable youth! Happy volunteer appreciation week to our advocates, April 19-25!!

Why CASA? Why Now?

We launched a series of PSAs to highlight the importance of having advocates for all foster youth. Join us today to make a difference as a volunteer or make a gift!