Service Name: CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Organization Name: CASA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

• Description: Trains volunteers to work with children who have been removed from their homes, declared dependents of the court due to abuse, neglect or abandonment and placed in foster care.
  
  Court Appointed Special Advocates work for a judge, alongside attorneys and social workers, as sworn officers of the court to advocate for children. Advocates receive an initial 35 hours of training and volunteer 10-15 hours per month on behalf of one child. The volunteer advocates on behalf of the child until the case is resolved.
  
  Academic Advising, Career Counseling, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Socio Emotional Learning, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement, Specifically to youth and families under Court supervision or past court supervision.
  
  Stress Busters:
  Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships (Foster Youth Only)
• Website: http://www.casaofsantacruz.org
• Email: cita@casaofsantacruz.org
• Phone(s): (831) 761-2956
• Hours: Mon 8:30am - 5pm; Tue 8:30am - 5pm; Wed 8:30am - 5pm; Thu 8:30am - 5pm; Fri 8:30am - 5pm;
• Eligibility: Adult (age 21 or above), be able to commit to seeing the child 2-4 hours a week for up to two years, has no felony convictions, not abuse alcohol or other substances, has a valid driver's license and car insurance(if candidate drives), not be on probation, not have any serious health concerns that could affect his/her ability to volunteer
• Requirements: Full criminal background check, additional screening for all advocates is required
• Areas Served:
  • Santa Cruz United States
• Categories:
  • Academic Counseling
  • Advocacy
  • Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
  • Cultural Heritage Groups
  • Mindfulness Instruction
  • Career Entrance Examinations
  • General Recreational Activities/Sports
  • Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
  • Tutoring Services
  • Emotional Issues Support Groups
  • Adolescent/Youth Counseling
  • General Crime Victim Assistance
  • Guardians ad Litem
  • Outdoor Environmental Education
  • General Counseling Services