CASA of Ventura County Information

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Ventura County is a volunteer-driven non profit organization that provides a powerful voice in court for children who must be removed from their homes by protective services due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. These children then become dependents of the juvenile court. Although the foster care and child welfare system has many compassionate lawyers, judges, social workers and foster families, according to recent statistics, each year more than 748,000 children are placed in foster care nationally. Trained CASAs work one on one with the children as they move through the court process. Over 100 children appointed to the program in Ventura County need an advocate. CASA is the only program of its kind in Ventura County. We are a non-profit organization, funded substantially through corporate and individual donations as well as fundraising events. We invite you to stand with us and support these children, either as an advocate, other volunteer, or financial supporter. Please go to www.casaofventuracounty.org to see how you can help.