SF CASA

Tremendous organization that trains volunteers to be child advocates for the abused and neglected in foster care. After 40 hours of top-​notch training from area PhDs, social workers and government officials, CASAs are sworn in by the court to protect the health, education, family needs, and personal needs of children in foster care. With social workers handling 50+ cases at a time, these children desperately need more attention and intervention. CASAs spend at least an hour/​week with their child over the course of 18+ months, testifying before the court and often serving as educational surrogates to ensure these children are getting the best possible chance at success.
After investigating a number of SF charities, I have been extremely impressed by SF-​CASA. The staff is professional and dedicated, the training excellent, and the community of CASA workers are a valuable and important support system. A great mix of volunteers — mostly professionals, both young and old.
Get involved. You will change the life of a child, and he/​she will change yours in even more meaningful ways.