About Us

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program recruits, trains, and supports volunteer advocates as a powerful voice for the best interest of abused and neglected children during the court process, in order to help every child ultimately thrive in a stable and permanent home. 

In support of our mission, CASA of Contra Costa County is committed to:

• Reducing the number of children and youth who are on our wait list who need a CASA volunteer today. 
• Ensuring effective networking with the Contra Costa County Juvenile Court, Children and Family Services, the Child Abuse Prevention Council, and other agencies.
• Advocating for the rights and needs of all children and youth, regardless of race, religion, disability or sex.
• Providing a 45-hour training program to educate volunteers about the duties and responsibilities of becoming and advocate for abused and neglected children.
• Providing supervision, case consultation, in-service training, and team support to volunteers.
• Increasing public awareness of CASA and the needs of abused and neglected children and youth. 
• Nurturing the development of a culturally competent and diverse organization.