Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are community volunteers who work one-on-one with children and youth in the foster care and/or juvenile probation systems. CASA volunteers devote a few hours a week getting to know one child and gathering information from everyone involved in the child's life. Volunteers are part of a team that works for the best interests of the child.
CASA of Santa Cruz County recruits, screens, trains, matches, and supervises these volunteer Advocates to be the voice of our community's youth in the Santa Cruz County Court System. Advocates get to know their child’s situation and needs, help caregivers access resources to meet those needs, and advocate for the child’s best interests in Court, community, and school settings.
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Each November, we recognize National Adoption Month, a time to honor the families who open their hearts and homes to children through adoption and to reflect on the complex realities that bring a child to that point.
For more than a decade, Kathy Hundemer has been a CASA volunteer, bringing empathy, expertise, and a steady presence to children navigating some of the most challenging times of their lives.
Sue had always been passionate about working with young people, so when a neighbor suggested CASA, she signed up for training right away. Sue began supporting a resilient youth named Sasha* who was placed out of state in a residential treatment facility.
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