CASA of Monterey County

09/02/2026

Kinda chic to change a child’s story right here in Monterey County. ⚖️✨

Our one-hour virtual information sessions are the perfect, low-pressure way to learn what it means to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).

👉 Info sessions are Thursdays at 4:00 PM this month via Zoom!
🔗Visit casaofmonterey.org/become-a-casa to register!

08/31/2026

When a child or youth feels isolated by the foster care or juvenile justice systems, having a CASA volunteer who literally sits beside them can be a life-changing.

It’s not just about tracking attendance, it’s about showing a child that they are worth the time, the effort, and the care.

Learn how you can help at casaofmonterey.org

08/27/2026

To a child or youth experiencing the instability of foster care or juvenile justice, a text message or a weekend visit isn't just a check-in, it's proof that someone has their back.

80% of our advocates connect with their youth at least 2–3 times a month, 30% check in weekly, and 10% are there multiple times a week. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣'𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣'𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚.

Learn how you can get involved at casaofmonterey.org

08/22/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is ready to share! 📚

It breaks down our impact from this past year, from the number of children and youth we’ve served to where our local funding goes. We are proud of the work our community made possible.

Take a look at the full report on our website: https://casaofmonterey.org/community-impact/

At the heart of our efforts are the CASA volunteers – community members who dedicate themselves to advocating on behalf of children and youth who have been ...

08/19/2026

Nine of our active CASAs recently completed a continuing education training focused on navigating healthy boundaries with children and youth, facilitated by the team at MCRCC 🎗️

Advocacy requires continuous learning, especially when it comes to creating safe spaces. Thank you to the Monterey County R**e Crisis Center for lending your expertise and to the CASAs who took the time to sharpen their skills.

08/17/2026

On August 11th, six new Court Appointed Special Advocates were officially sworn in. 🧑‍⚖️

They’ve completed their training and committed to showing up for local children and youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Now, six more youth and children in Monterey County have a dedicated adult in their corner advocating for their best interests.

Welcome to the team, CASAs!❤️💙

08/15/2026

Advocate Spotlight 💙

Since becoming a CASA, Jennifer has seen firsthand how simple consistency transforms a relationship, moving from quiet visits to shared laughs. For Jennifer, being an advocate is about showing up, building trust, and giving a young person something steady to look forward to.

Thank you, Jennifer, for stepping out of the sidelines and into a local youth’s corner.

Are you ready to make a difference in a foster youth’s life? https://casaofmonterey.org/

08/12/2026

CASA of Monterey County welcomes Sara Davi as our new Director of Development, effective August 17, 2026. 🤝

With over a decade of local nonprofit leadership, she will lead our fundraising strategies and marketing efforts to ensure we have the resources needed to serve local children and youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. We're happy to have you on board, Sara!

Read the full press release here: https://casaofmonterey.org/announces-new-director-of-development/

08/08/2026

For over 20 years, the Monterey Quilters Guild has handmade quilts for children entering the CASA program. 🪡 When a CASA meets a child or youth for the very first time, they bring one of these quilts with them as a simple, tangible piece of comfort.

Thank you to the Monterey Quilters Guild for continuing to wrap our kids in care. 🫂
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