CASA of Placer, Yuba & Sutter

ABOUT US
Since 2004, we have served as a beacon of hope for foster youth navigating the judicial system. We recruit, train, and empower compassionate volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs).

A CASA volunteer acts as the eyes and ears of the court, ensuring that every child’s voice is heard and their best interests are protected. By building a trusting, long-term bond, a CASA is often the only consistent, caring adult in a child's life during a time of immense uncertainty.

Our Core Programs:

• CASA Advocacy: Our advocates provide hope and stability to foster youth who have been detained by the judicial system through no fault of their own. They serve as a powerful voice for the voiceless, working to ensure every child achieves permanency in a safe, stable home.
• Be Bold Program: This specialized initiative supports youth who have experienced human trafficking. By pairing them with a dedicated CASA and offering educational and confidence-building activities, we help survivors reclaim their future.
• Family Services Prevention Program: We work directly with families whose children have been detained or are at risk of removal. Our mentors provide peer-to-peer guidance and support, equipping parents with the tools necessary to break generational cycles of poverty, domestic violence, and homelessness.
• Kinship Allies Program: We support relatives who have stepped up to care for their kin. We provide the vital resources and navigation support these families need to build a successful, nurturing home environment.

Through this dual approach of advocacy and prevention, we strive to ensure every child has a permanent, safe, and nurturing place to thrive.

Our Impact in 2025:
In the past year alone, we supported 472 youth in Placer and Yuba Counties through our CASA and Be Bold programs. Additionally, we empowered 295 families through our Family Services Prevention Program and 50 families through our Kinship Allies Program.