Court Appointed Special Advocate

We have partnered with CASA of Orange County, the agency responsible for training Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children in Orange County.  CASA volunteers are appointed by the Juvenile Court to serve as advocates and mentors for abused children going through dependency court proceedings. Unlike social workers, therapists, and attorneys who juggle large caseloads and rarely have time to focus on a single child, CASA volunteers work with only one child at a time and often become the most important person in that child's life.

CASA volunteers can be the difference between success and failure in a child’s life. By simply listening, encouraging, guiding and speaking up for a child, CASA volunteers help these vulnerable children and teens to reach their full potential. Sometimes it is just allowing a child to feel cared about for the first time, and sometimes it is helping to find a loving, permanent home for a child. Clearly, the combination of consistent mentoring and advocacy for a child’s needs results in a much greater chance that these kids will achieve a bright, successful future.

The Orphan Care Initiative has a CASA coach who lead you through the application and provide support for you throughout your mentoring experience.

To find out more about this opportunity, email us at orphans@saddleback.com.

To download an applicaton click here

For upcoming information meeting dates, click here